Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Havasu National Wildlife Refuge is a U.S. National Wildlife Refuge on the lower Colorado River in Arizona and California. It preserves habitat for desert bighorn sheep to the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher, birds and other animals. The refuge protects 30 river miles - of shoreline - from Needles, California, to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. One of the last remaining natural stretches of the lower Colorado River flows through the Topock Gorge. Animal species that inhabit this refuge include peregrine falcon, coyote, fox, desert bighorn sheep, greater roadrunner, bobcat, and cougar. Thousands of bats emerge from historic
Lake Havasu City, Arizona out Lake Havasu's unique road system. In the early stages of development of the city, McCulloch Properties operated a fleet of secondhand airliners such as the Lockheed Constellation and the Lockheed L-188 Electra to fly prospective property purchasers to the area from California and elsewhere in the USA. Lake Havasu City does not have a public transit system. Lake Havasu Shuttle provides transportation to Phoenix, Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada. Havasu Landing Resort and Casino provides a ferry to Havasu Lake, California. Lake Havasu City has a hot desert climate. In the winter months, daytime highs usually range from 60