Colorado River Boat Guide

Colorado River Boat Guide

Copper Canyon by boat

Lake Havasu's best-known cove is only reachable by water. Compare the rentals and charters that can get you there.

Compare Lake Havasu rentals

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Midweek Morning Ride to Sandbar

Midweek Morning Ride to Sandbar

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Seadoo Jetski

Seadoo Jetski

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Jet Ski Rental

Jet Ski Rental

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Jet Ski Rentals

Jet Ski Rentals

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Jet Ski Rental

Jet Ski Rental

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Jet Ski Rental

Jet Ski Rental

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Jet Ski Rentals

Jet Ski Rentals

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18ft Suntracker Rental

18ft Suntracker Rental

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2024 Crownline Deck Boat

2024 Crownline Deck Boat

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2024 Voyager Pontoon

2024 Voyager Pontoon

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2022 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO

2022 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO

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20ft Suntracker Rental

20ft Suntracker Rental

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Pontoon Rental

Pontoon Rental

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Switch Cruise Pontoon 230 HP

Switch Cruise Pontoon 230 HP

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Yamaha Jet Boat Rental

Yamaha Jet Boat Rental

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2025 Trifecta Tritoon

2025 Trifecta Tritoon

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2018 Suncatcher G3 Rental

2018 Suncatcher G3 Rental

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Starcraft Pontoon

Starcraft Pontoon

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Crest Tritoon

Crest Tritoon

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Tritoon Boat Rental

Tritoon Boat Rental

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23ft Godfrey Rental

23ft Godfrey Rental

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2025 Paradigm 24FT Tritoon

2025 Paradigm 24FT Tritoon

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2022 Voyager Tritoon

2022 Voyager Tritoon

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Malibu

Malibu

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About Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon is a narrow cove on the Arizona side of Lake Havasu, with steep rock walls on both sides. It's known for its party scene on spring and summer weekends, when boats tie up side by side across the cove. On weekdays it's much quieter. There's no road in, so you need a boat, a jet ski or a charter.

  • Weekends from March to May are the busiest, especially around spring break and holidays.
  • Cliff jumping is common here and people get hurt every year. Check the water depth and never jump where you can't see the bottom.
  • Bring shade, water and a good anchor. There are no services in the cove.

Before you book

  • Spring weekends, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day are the busiest times on the river. Book rentals a week or more ahead for those dates.
  • Summer afternoons are often well over 100°F. Bring more water than you think you need, and go early or late in the day.
  • Prices change by date and boat. The Book button shows the real price for your date.
  • Most boat rentals need a driver who is at least 21, and most jet ski rentals need a driver who is at least 18. Check each listing.