Is there a map of all these river locations and hotspots

[JCUMV]

Hello all,
Over the past 6 months, I've become an everyday lurker here on RDP, and I'll post every now and again. Finally bought a boat for my young family this past summer. I have the wifey, and two boys (9&11). We came to Havasu twice last summer. Once in July to buy the boat, and then back again in late Sept. We picked up a 1987 26' Caribbean daycruiser. Really enjoying it a lot.

Fast forward to now... I see lot of threads on here about Parker, the 'River', La Paz, Pirates, Topac, Havasu Springs, etc. Even today a post about possible legislation around the Topac area. I went to Sandbar once about 10 years ago on a random trip to Havasu for a buddy's bachelor party. And I was lucky enough to take part once in the debauchery that was Copper Canyon in the early 90's during a Spring Break trip in college. But that's the extent of my knowledge of the area.

You guys post pics up here all the time of areas outside of Havasu and it's so beautiful, but I have no idea how to get there or where it is in relation to Havasu. Long story long, I'm just wondering if somebody has an image or webpage that lays this all out. Thanks so much guys and gals!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

If you were really a lurker you'd know that Havasu is closed. They drained it last week.

 

[Steve-o]

I'm sure someone has a map for you. I would recommend posting on here when you are in havasu and I'm sure an RDP member would be happy to have you follow one of us up river. Just to help point out the trouble spots and some rules that get missed.

 

[JRS1939]

If you were really a lurker you'd know that Havasu is closed. They drained it last week.

Havasu is open. Parkers closed.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Here is what it used to look like when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

http://lakehavasu.micromaps.com/html5/index.php?page=1#1850


http://www.golakehavasu.com/!userfiles/NEW BOATERS MAP.pdf

 

[shueman]

I like these guys maps:

https://www.fishnmap.com

I have several, plus the complete book of all the CA lakes ... pretty good info

 

[RiverDave]

If you were really a lurker you'd know that Havasu is closed. They drained it last week.

Hello all,
Over the past 6 months, I've become an everyday lurker here on RDP, and I'll post every now and again. Finally bought a boat for my young family this past summer. I have the wifey, and two boys (9&11). We came to Havasu twice last summer. Once in July to buy the boat, and then back again in late Sept. We picked up a 1987 26' Caribbean daycruiser. Really enjoying it a lot.

Fast forward to now... I see lot of threads on here about Parker, the 'River', La Paz, Pirates, Topac, Havasu Springs, etc. Even today a post about possible legislation around the Topac area. I went to Sandbar once about 10 years ago on a random trip to Havasu for a buddy's bachelor party. And I was lucky enough to take part once in the debauchery that was Copper Canyon in the early 90's during a Spring Break trip in college. But that's the extent of my knowledge of the area.

You guys post pics up here all the time of areas outside of Havasu and it's so beautiful, but I have no idea how to get there or where it is in relation to Havasu. Long story long, I'm just wondering if somebody has an image or webpage that lays this all out. Thanks so much guys and gals!

Click the second link in the post quoted below.. It has a lot of spots on it for Havasu. Unfortunately I'm not really aware of any maps that show what areas are BLM / refuge / state land etc.. all on one map? Maybe LHC Boy or Patyacht have one (for offroading / boating etc..)

Here is what it used to look like when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

http://lakehavasu.micromaps.com/html5/index.php?page=1#1850


http://www.golakehavasu.com/!userfiles/NEW BOATERS MAP.pdf

That second link is nice!

RD

 

[Joker]

Heres what we use.:thumbup:

 

[SBMech]

Funny! I actually use google earth and suprisingly it has almost all of the spots on it.

The rest probably you should go with a RDP crowd, keep you out of the rocks

 

[sirbob]

Here is what it used to look like when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

http://lakehavasu.micromaps.com/html5/index.php?page=1#1850


http://www.golakehavasu.com/!userfiles/NEW BOATERS MAP.pdf

I like these links.

I was in town last year and came across that second one someplace and keep a folded copy of it in my glove box on the boat.

That's a great link - print that one !

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

I like these links.

I was in town last year and came across that second one someplace and keep a folded copy of it in my glove box on the boat.

That's a great link - print that one !

I did a screenshot on my phone of the 2nd one when I first got a boat. Because of course when you need the map you will have no service

 

[BHC Vic]

Pm 460 for the official map [emoji4]

 

[sirbob]

Great idea !

 

[wishiknew]

Heres what we use.:thumbup:



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Yea but The Best Part Of The River Is CLOSED

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Pro Tip - On the 2nd link - Moabi Regional Park and Marina = Pirates Cove.

 

[Enen]

Funny! I actually use google earth and suprisingly it has almost all of the spots on it.

The rest probably you should go with a RDP crowd, keep you out of the rocks

Unless you're going with McRib... He'll get your ass stuck on a sandbar....

 

[rivermobster]

If you were really a lurker you'd know that Parker is closed. They drained it last week.

Fixed it for ya. :thumbup:

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Fixed it for ya. :thumbup:

I heard they extended Parker for 10 more miles to allow the bigger boats to go there.

 

[rivermobster]

I heard they extended Parker for 10 more miles to allow the bigger boats to go there.

They did!

But then the BLM closed it ALL down. Everyone knows all the cool kids are in Havasu anyways. It's the best place to hang out. :thumbup:

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

They did!

But then the BLM closed it ALL down. Everyone knows all the cool kids are in Havasu anyways. It's the best place to hang out. :thumbup:

No they only closed the AZ side.

 

[mash on it]

Hello all,
Over the past 6 months, I've become an everyday lurker here on RDP, and I'll post every now and again. Finally bought a boat for my young family this past summer. I have the wifey, and two boys (9&11). We came to Havasu twice last summer. Once in July to buy the boat, and then back again in late Sept. We picked up a 1987 26' Caribbean daycruiser. Really enjoying it a lot.

Fast forward to now... I see lot of threads on here about Parker, the 'River', La Paz, Pirates, Topac, Havasu Springs, etc. Even today a post about possible legislation around the Topac area. I went to Sandbar once about 10 years ago on a random trip to Havasu for a buddy's bachelor party. And I was lucky enough to take part once in the debauchery that was Copper Canyon in the early 90's during a Spring Break trip in college. But that's the extent of my knowledge of the area.

You guys post pics up here all the time of areas outside of Havasu and it's so beautiful, but I have no idea how to get there or where it is in relation to Havasu. Long story long, I'm just wondering if somebody has an image or webpage that lays this all out. Thanks so much guys and gals!

The 'river' has rock bars and water levels that change through out the day, you won't make it. PM 460 for maps and swag. A 26' boat is too big for Parker. Parker is a lake. Copper canyon is a No Wake Zone. 2Pak (Topock) is really shallow, for a 26'. La Paz launch is into the current. The sand bar is closed, or a NWZ, watch out for the reeds. Mark and Brian don't do havazoo any more. Pirates has good breakfast burritos. Unpack half the crap and take twice the cash.

That's all I got.

Dan'l

 

[rivermobster]

The 'river' has rock bars and water levels that change through out the day, you won't make it. PM 460 for maps and swag. A 26' boat is too big for Parker. Parker is a lake. Copper canyon is a No Wake Zone. 2Pak (Topock) is really shallow, for a 26'. La Paz launch is into the current. The sand bar is closed, or a NWZ, watch out for the reeds. Mark and Brian don't do havazoo any more. Pirates has good breakfast burritos. Unpack half the crap and take twice the cash.

That's all I got.

Dan'l

Welcome to RDP

 

[Sharp Shooter]

The 'river' has rock bars and water levels that change through out the day, you won't make it. PM 460 for maps and swag. A 26' boat is too big for Parker. Parker is a lake. Copper canyon is a No Wake Zone. 2Pak (Topock) is really shallow, for a 26'. La Paz launch is into the current. The sand bar is closed, or a NWZ, watch out for the reeds. Mark and Brian don't do havazoo any more. Pirates has good breakfast burritos. Unpack half the crap and take twice the cash.

That's all I got.

Dan'l

Let me add that the water temp for the best part of the river is quite cold (true story).

 

[mash on it]

Let me add that the water temp for the best part of the river is quite cold (true story).

55-57* in boulder/black canyon...year 'round

Needles is warm considering...

Dan'l

 

[Squirtsfar]

I don't know why but the "Parker is Closed" never gets old..... 

 

[Sharp Shooter]

55-57* in boulder/black canyon...year 'round

Needles is warm considering...

Dan'l

I brought a pool temp guage to Needles once and it read 52.

 

[Icky]

No they only closed the AZ side.

So they drained the az side of the river :drink

 

[TrollerDave]

So they drained the az side of the river :drink

Yes. they are widening it and adding a roll bar boat lane. arty2:

 

[Advantage 1]

Hello all,
Over the past 6 months, I've become an everyday lurker here on RDP, and I'll post every now and again.

Welcome :thumbsup

I actually have this pretty cool map of Havasu and Topock area. Pretty detailed with GPS coordinates. And it is waterproof. The company is Sky High Maps. I just tried their website, but looks like they closed down.

Some photos and details. Calls out most coves, launch ramps and cool areas up and down the lake.







I don't boat the Lake so, if you want this, I would be more than happy to pass it along to someone who will use it. I will trade you for one Coors Light

PM me an address and I will send it off.

 

[77charger]

I brought a pool temp guage to Needles once and it read 52.

I warmed it up a degree or 2 but the spot of warm water went down into the sandbar area.

 

[stephenkatsea]

As previously mentioned, those "Fishin Maps" are actually decent for Havasu. Your boat sounds like a good Havasu boat. Believe you'll find the south end of the lake (below Pilot Rock) typically more family oriented. Steam Boat Cove, on the Az side just below Pilot Rock, is a good weekend cove. It's large with plenty of depth. On quite days you can sometimes see big horn sheep on the banks. 3 Dunes, about mid way down from Pilot Rock on the AZ side has some good sandy beaches. Another good family cove is Gene Wash Cove, on the CA side just above the power lines. This cove is deep and has plenty of rocks for the kids to jump from. Just to the south is Havasu Springs. Their outdoor BBQd burgers are great. Also have an arcade for the kids. Their bar is good. They serve a frozen "Big Stick" that the ladies like. A bit further into the Marina is the Springs Restaurant and bar. Good food, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fuel is also available at the Springs. Fuel is also available at Black Meadow Landing, about straight across from 3 Dunes on the CA side. They also have a small store and restaurant.

 

[HitIt]

Is there a map of all these river locations and hotspots

There should be an "official" RDP collaborative map. I was thinking something like a Google map where members could drop pins of favorite boating locations, offroad spots, known water hazards, etc. I don't know how access could be limited so it doesn't turn in to a shit show. It would be nice if only members could edit the map. Another way to do it would be to have a "keeper of the map" who gets PMs of Lat/Long coordinates and updates the map.

Someone smart, make it happen!

 

[jeteater1]

Here is what it used to look like when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

http://lakehavasu.micromaps.com/html5/index.php?page=1#1850


http://www.golakehavasu.com/!userfiles/NEW BOATERS MAP.pdf

That top link< never knew Havasu had so many light houses . Lol

 

[2Driver]

Someone smart, make it happen!

And there in lies the challenge. [emoji3]

 

[941Punk]

Wait a moment..

Wasn't there a rule? Pics of boat, wife, etc?

 

[Bigbore500r]

Heres what we use.:thumbup:



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THIS !

Keep in mind that the farther south you go, the concentration of urine in the water multiplies exponentially

 

[Advantage 1]

There should be an "official" RDP collaborative map. I was thinking something like a Google map where members could drop pins of favorite boating locations, offroad spots, known water hazards, etc. I don't know how access could be limited so it doesn't turn in to a shit show. It would be nice if only members could edit the map. Another way to do it would be to have a "keeper of the map" who gets PMs of Lat/Long coordinates and updates the map.

Someone smart, make it happen!

This is a cool idea.

 

[HitIt]

This is a cool idea.

I was playing around with one in Google Maps version of shared maps. It can be edited by anyone with the link and a Google account which might be a bit of a problem. Check it out

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zUpw59UEiI00.k9m-i4dEYNzw&usp=sharing

 

[Faceaz]

Maybe a bit outdated .. Still I think old shit like this is cool. 1967 map I recently found in some of our old river stuff.

 

[JCUMV]

Here is what it used to look like when dinosaurs roamed the earth.

http://lakehavasu.micromaps.com/html5/index.php?page=1#1850


http://www.golakehavasu.com/!userfiles/NEW BOATERS MAP.pdf

^ Second link is really cool. As others have said. But nothing posted here speaks to where Pirates is located. I know I could go out to their website and pull something up there that would show where it's at. I was just hoping there was already something in existence that listed everything! I see someone started another thread today with the link to Good map on Google Drive. Cool idea. I'll be watching that...

The 'river' has rock bars and water levels that change through out the day, you won't make it. PM 460 for maps and swag. A 26' boat is too big for Parker. Parker is a lake. Copper canyon is a No Wake Zone. 2Pak (Topock) is really shallow, for a 26'. La Paz launch is into the current. The sand bar is closed, or a NWZ, watch out for the reeds. Mark and Brian don't do havazoo any more. Pirates has good breakfast burritos. Unpack half the crap and take twice the cash.
Dan'l

^ I don't know you, Dan, but it sounds like you're pulling my leg. Seems like I've seen lots of people here with bigger boats than mine cruising the Parker Strip, no?

As previously mentioned, those "Fishin Maps" are actually decent for Havasu. Your boat sounds like a good Havasu boat. Believe you'll find the south end of the lake (below Pilot Rock) typically more family oriented. Steam Boat Cove, on the Az side just below Pilot Rock, is a good weekend cove. It's large with plenty of depth. On quite days you can sometimes see big horn sheep on the banks. 3 Dunes, about mid way down from Pilot Rock on the AZ side has some good sandy beaches. Another good family cove is Gene Wash Cove, on the CA side just above the power lines. This cove is deep and has plenty of rocks for the kids to jump from. Just to the south is Havasu Springs. Their outdoor BBQd burgers are great. Also have an arcade for the kids. Their bar is good. They serve a frozen "Big Stick" that the ladies like. A bit further into the Marina is the Springs Restaurant and bar. Good food, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fuel is also available at the Springs. Fuel is also available at Black Meadow Landing, about straight across from 3 Dunes on the CA side. They also have a small store and restaurant.

^ Thank you for this post. Great info here and we'll check it out. Looks like a good number of spots are below the Parker dam. Where do you guys suggest launching for that?

Thanks for all the help guys!