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This Secret Lakefront Summer Destination Is An Oasis Within An Arizona City Park

SARA Park in Lake Havasu City offers extensive outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and water recreation, making it a nature lover's paradise.

Published Aug 12, 2021

Written by 

Katie Lawrence

If you're running out of places to explore this summer, we know of an incredible spot for you to visit before the season comes to an end. SARA Park in Lake Havasu City is a nature lover's dream, with hike and bike trails, direct lake access, and plenty of wide-open space to relax and enjoy the great outdoors.

Spanning 1,100 acres, SARA Park is the largest regional park in Lake Havasu City.

A serene lake surrounded by rocky hills and sparse vegetation under a clear blue sky.
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You'll find it on Dub Campbell Parkway, and hours are dawn until 11 p.m. daily. Admission is free of charge.

The park boasts direct access to Lake Havasu, so it's popular amongst those who enjoy water recreation.

A person walks along a trail by a serene lake, surrounded by rocky hills and clear blue skies.
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Whether you're looking to find your sea legs or just admire the views, this place is a nature lover's dream.

A variety of hiking trails wind through the mountainous landscape, one of which features a slot canyon that more agile folks can actually rappel down into.

Narrow canyon with steep, reddish rock walls and a dry riverbed at the bottom, illuminated by sunlight.
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You might work up a sweat, but the effort will be worth its weight in gold when you come out face to face with the deep blue lake waters.

You'll hike about 2.5 miles before reaching the lake, so be sure to bring plenty of water and snacks to fuel the journey.

A person sits by a lake, arms raised, enjoying the scenic view of water and mountains on a sunny day.
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Before heading back, take a few minutes to admire the stillness of the lake. If you weren't at peace already, you sure will be!

Picnic tables nestled in the mountaintops are idyllic for enjoying a sack lunch, with gorgeous, 360-degree views that seem to extend for miles in all directions.

A red picnic table on rocky terrain overlooking a vast landscape with mountains and a lake in the distance.
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Don't forget your camera!

Other park activities include mountain bike trails, a two-acre dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, BMX and Motocross tracks, baseball and softball fields, a shooting and archery range, and so much more.

A panoramic view of rugged terrain with rolling hills and a blue lake under a clear blue sky.
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Although there's so much to see and do in Lake Havasu City, you could easily spend an entire day here.

Visit the park's website to learn more.

Have you ever been to SARA Park? If so, what's your favorite thing to do there? Tell us your thoughts in the comments, then check out our previous article for another unassuming Lake Havasu City park where boundless adventure awaits.

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