Overview
Topock is a town in Arizona near the western border with California. The Colorado River is about 5 miles away and Topock has access through a marsh. Topock is on historic Route 66.
1 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Topock
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
Courtwright Rd. Boat launch, hunting and fishing in some areas. No camping. Over 200 species of birds to watch.
Captain Doyle's Fun Fishing Guide Service
Offers six-hour trips for two to six people. $100pp. Bait, tackle and equipment, bring your own license and lunch. One to one and one-half hour boat tours of the Colorado River are also offered.
Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 110°F; winter lows dip to about 45°F. Very hot (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan. (climate data from nearby Needles)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HII Lake Havasu City Airport, Lake Havasu City — 13 mi away. Directions
- BLD Boulder City Municipal Airport, Boulder City — 87 mi away. Directions
- LAS Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas — 101 mi away (major hub). Directions
;By car: Route 66 or Interstate 40 ;By train: Amtrak's "Southwest Chief" passes through the town but does not stop; the closest stations are Needles and Kingman.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $28–$28 a night (typical $38), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$70, mid-range ~$110, comfortable ~$190.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, Captain Doyle's Fun Fishing Guide Service
- Lunch Hooch's River Grill
- Afternoon Jerkwater Canoe & Kayak
- Dinner Milo's Roadside Yacht Club
- Evening Topock 66 Spa & Resort
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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Get in
;By car: Route 66 or Interstate 40 ;By train: Amtrak's "Southwest Chief" passes through the town but does not stop; the closest stations are Needles and Kingman.
Get around
There is no taxi service in the village; you will need a motorcar. Boat launch ramps are available at the former Topock Marina. Watercraft are available for rental.
See
Do
Eat
Drink
Drink Topock 66 Spa & Resort
Restaurant, bar, patio, swimming pool and retail store on former Topock Marina site; collection of Route 66 and Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail memorabilia.
Sleep
Topock has no hotels. Try Needles, California.
Nearby
Needles
City / town · 13 listings · 11 mi away
Lake Havasu City
City / town · 15 listings · 19 mi away
Oatman
City / town · 15 listings · 22 mi away
Bullhead City
City / town · 5 listings · 30 mi away
Laughlin
City / town · 26 listings · 30 mi away
Parker Dam
City / town · 1 listings · 36 mi away
Kingman
City / town · 58 listings · 43 mi away
Wikieup
City / town · 7 listings · 50 mi away
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