Facility Activities

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge offer several wildlife-related activities. From boating to fishing to hunting, there is something for everyone! 

Hunting

From ducks and geese in wetlands to desert bighorn on canyon rims, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is known for its variety of hunting opportunities. One such opportunity is for Gambel's quail in the upland areas between the river and canyon rims. In a good year, large coveys are abundant and...

Boating - motorized

There are three free boat launches on Topock Marsh at North Dike, Five Mile Landing, and Catfish Paradise. These boat launches do not provide access to the Colorado River. Local boat launches that provide access to the Colorado River include Topock Marina, Arizona (exit 1, I-40), Park Moabi (...

Boating - non-motorized

There are three free boat launches on Topock Marsh at North Dike, Five Mile Landing, and Catfish Paradise. These boat launches do not provide access to the Colorado River. Local boat launches that provide access to the Colorado River include Topock Marina, Arizona (exit 1, I-40), Park Moabi (...

Fishing
Topock Marsh has modest amounts of bass, crappie, catfish, and carp. Three sites offer boat access to the marsh: North Dike, Five Mile Landing, and Catfish Paradise. There is no fee to use the boat launches; however, there is no access from Topock Marsh into the lower Colorado River channel. ...
Wildlife watching
Pintail Slough This is an excellent area to view many species of birds that utilize the wetland habitat. Visitors might catch a glimpse of a coyote following a refuge road or a jackrabbit darting into the bushes. Extremely lucky guests may spot a bobcat walking along the edge of a field....
Photography
Pintail Slough This is an excellent area to view many species of birds that utilize the wetland habitat. Visitors might catch a glimpse of a coyote following a refuge road or a jackrabbit darting into the bushes. Extremely lucky guests may spot a bobcat walking along the edge of a field....
Birding
From bald eagles to spoonbills, from condors to puffins, birds abound on national wildlife refuges. Refuges provide places for birds to nest, rest, feed and breed making them world-renown for their birding opportunities.
Painting and drawing
Painting and sketching in nature is possible at nearly all sites open to the public. Sometimes, sites host public displays of artworks created on the refuge.
Picnicking
A few sites allow picnicking at designated areas.
Ranger-led programs
Rangers lead wildlife walks, tours and educational programs at many sites. Events may focus on wildflowers or birds or on seasonal spectacles, such as elk bugling or sea turtle nesting. Some programs may be limited in size or require advance registration. See individual websites for details.