Overflow Campground

Star4.30
122 reviews
Overflow Campground
SwimmingSummer Destination

Quick Facts

476 ft

Price

$50/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

No Pets

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February 2026

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February 2026
Overflow Campground
$50.00 - $50.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard nightly camping fee $50. There is a $3.60 non-refundable reservation fee per reserved site. $15 per night fee for second vehicles (paid upon...
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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(928) 855-2784; Reservations: 877-MY-PARKS (877-697-2757)
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What Campers Say

4.30

Satisfactory

Based on 122 reviews

112 Google reviews

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"Reviews and park information report generally positive sentiment: campers like the park’s lakeside location, clean facilities, and helpful staff. Common negatives for the overflow area are limited shade, high summer heat, occasional noise, and lack of onsite hookups."

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Campground Map

Overflow Campground

Overflow Campground

34.4867, -114.4069

Located within Lake Havasu City; commonly accessed from Highway 95 (supplemental source).
Nearby places
Lake Havasu City — in-city
other distances not specified.
Nearby supplies
Lake Havasu City — shops, restaurants, and groceries a short drive from the park entrance.

Best Time to Camp at Overflow Campground

Lake Havasu welcomes campers year-round, but timing is everything in the desert. Fall through early spring delivers that perfect desert camping sweet spot—warm days, cool nights, and endless sunshine for water activities. Summer is a different story entirely: expect scorching temperatures that make shade and air conditioning essential rather than optional. Most campers flock here between October and April when the weather cooperates beautifully with outdoor adventures.

Summer(Jun-Aug)
2.0 / 5

High summer heat and minimal shade make summer less comfortable despite lake access.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
4.5 / 5

Fall is described as part of the desert 'sweet spot'—warm days, cool nights and ideal conditions.

Best
Spring(Mar-May)
4.5 / 5

Spring (early) is noted as part of the ideal camping season with great weather.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
4.0 / 5
Top 23% in AZ

Open year-round; winter offers pleasant desert conditions and lake recreation.

Planning Tips
  • Operating Season: Open year-round.

About Overflow Campground

When the main campground fills up, Overflow Campground at Lake Havasu State Park offers a convenient backup option that keeps you close to all the lakeside action. These open, no-frills sites provide a practical base camp for water enthusiasts who want quick access to the beaches and day-use areas without the landscaping of the main campground.
The overflow area is a dry (primitive-style) overflow camping loop used when primary sites are full. Sites are generally open gravel/dirt pads with limited shade and fewer built site features than the main campground.
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Check-in
2:00 p.m.
Check-out
12:00 noon
Stay Limit
  • 14 nights maximum
  • maximum six adults per campsite or 10 guests total per site. Two-night minimum stay for weekend camping Apr 1–Oct 31
  • three-night minimum on specified holiday weekends.

Amenities available

Showers
Potable water
Flush toilets
Dump station

Activities you can enjoy

Located on Lake Havasu, overflow campers have access to lake-based recreation and nearby park trails and day-use areas. Typical activities include boating, paddling, fishing, swimming at beach areas, short hikes, biking on park and nearby roads, and wildlife/bird watching.
HikingShort nature walks and lakeshore paths and nearby trails accessible from the park/day-use areas.
FishingFishing from shore or by boat on Lake Havasu (Colorado River reservoir) is a common activity.
SwimmingDesignated beach and swim areas in Lake Havasu State Park are available for campers.
Biking
Boating
Wildlife viewing
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsTypical lower‑desert hazards: extreme heat in summer and strong sun. Reviews and park guidance also suggest standard desert precautions (wildlife including snakes/scorpions, secure food/trash). Overflow sites may be noisier than primary loops.

Weather at Overflow Campground

Reviews

4.3
122 reviews
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Overflow Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviews and park information report generally positive sentiment: campers like the park’s lakeside location, clean facilities, and helpful staff. Common negatives for the overflow area are limited shade, high summer heat, occasional noise, and lack of onsite hookups.
Review Summaries
Based on 122 reviews

What Campers Love

Close access to Lake Havasu (beaches, boat launches, marinas), clean restrooms and warm showers, friendly/attentive park staff, convenient location near Lake Havasu City amenities.
Based on 122 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Arrive early or have a backup plan when the main loops are full; for overflow bring full water, charged batteries and empty holding tanks, shade structures, and plenty of water; expect noise near...
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Based on 122 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Clean bathrooms and showers... Right near the water."; "Beautiful RV park, slightly dated bathroom/shower facilities but still clean."
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Last updated February 17, 2026
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