There are numerous outdoor activities in the area including the Lake Havasu Wildlife Refuge on the west side of the community by the Colorado River, which is home to over 200 different species of birds. Off-roading for ATVs, UTVs, Jeeps, motorcycles, and more are in abundance with off-road trails through the desert for traversing the rugged terrain. For water sports enthusiasts, boats can be launched from the Golden Shores Marina. Fishing is popular, and ideal at the Topock Marsh.
The Topock Gorge is often referred to as a miniature Grand Canyon. Featuring colorful, steep rocky walls and abundant wildlife, the Topock Gorge is a little over four miles long, and is located approximately three and a half miles south of the I-40 bridge at Topock, AZ. The Gorge is part of the designated Havasu National Wildlife Refuge and a favorite place for boaters, kayakers and canoeists. The gorge is host to a wide array of wildlife including birds, big-horn sheep and wild burros. There are sandy beaches are in abundance along the shores of the Gorge.; and with the heart of the Topock Gorge a no-wake zone, it's easy to pull up and enjoy the day without the worry of large wakes breaking on the shoreline.
There are many swimming locations with jump rocks along the Topock Gorge, and even a swing under the bridge, on both on the Arizona and California sides of the shorelines. The water can be at least ten degrees cooler than Lake Havasu. As a result, the Topock Gorge is used by locals and visitors during the hot days of summer.