BLM Beach on Friendly Island

[F.U.IRS]

Anybody ever Beach there and hangout?
Such a nice spot, it's seems jacked up that BLM doesn't want any one to use it.

 

[Chevy5150]

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Accessibility: Boat only
Distance from Thompson Bay: 3.3 nautical miles (3.8 miles)
Day-use fees: $10
Overnight camping fees: Additional $10 overnight per site (up to six people, $2 for each additional person), up to 14 days. Overnight fee paid is good until 9am the following day.

Friendly Island - Lake Havasu City

www.golakehavasu.com

 

[F.U.IRS]

Managed by: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Accessibility: Boat only
Distance from Thompson Bay: 3.3 nautical miles (3.8 miles)
Day-use fees: $10
Overnight camping fees: Additional $10 overnight per site (up to six people, $2 for each additional person), up to 14 days. Overnight fee paid is good until 9am the following day.

Friendly Island - Lake Havasu City

www.golakehavasu.com

I understand BLM fees and all that. I'm asking about the particular beach on the island that says not open to the public, no beaching allowed. It's a nice sandy beach on the backside of the island. Mostly curious if anyone has been using and have BLM show up. What were the consequences?

 

[Slick]

Nice spot alright. Indicates for authorized boats only. We parked there Wednesday and didn’t see anyone. Just put your engine hatch up like you are having issues

 

[BUDMAN]

The better half calls it Gilligans Island. She likes to anchor in that cove. No bluegill to bite your ass.

 

[F.U.IRS]

Nice spot alright. Indicates for authorized boats only. We parked there Wednesday and didn’t see anyone. Just put your engine hatch up like you are having issues

We were there on Wednesday too. Maybe you were in the boat waiting for us to load up and pull out

 

[dspracing]

Was this sign placed recently?

 

[Slick]

We were there on Wednesday too. Maybe you were in the boat waiting for us to load up and pull out

We rolled up around 5p ish. It was empty.

 

[RiverDave]

Can’t say I have ever been there.. I will have to check it out

 

[F.U.IRS]

We rolled up around 5p ish. It was empty.

We left about 2:30

 

[F.U.IRS]

Was this sign placed recently?

I've seen it there for the last 2 seasons atleast, my memory doesn't go back much beyond that.

 

[FreeBird236]

We've been there a few times for day use, must have been before they blocked the beach.

 

[JB in so cal]

We stop there quite a bit. Never on that beach but the no wake zone is awesome

 

[C_J_J_C]

It is a great spot but usually taken. The sign has been there for at least a few years so when we find it empty we pull up, unload, and then box anchor out with stern tied to shore. It is not great sand so we would anchor out anyways.

 

[F.U.IRS]

We stop there quite a bit. Never on that beach but the no wake zone is awesome

That's what makes the beach so nice, totally protected from any wake. Unless some guy comes through at about 20 mph like happened on Wednesday and I had to start the boat and put it back on the beach

 

[C_J_J_C]

Never heard it called Friendly Island. We remember it as Beaver Beach.

 

[C_J_J_C]

Ha. In the BLM advertisement photos it shows a beached boat.

 

[Ziggy]

Emergency beached there a handful of years ago during the gnarly storm that knocked down all the power poles south of SARA park. I recall seeing a sign there saying 10min parking for bathroom use only.

 

[JB in so cal]

Emergency beached there a handful of years ago during the gnarly storm that knocked down all the power poles south of SARA park. I recall seeing a sign there saying 10min parking for bathroom use only.

10 minutes for bathroom use is a China Buffet morning...

 

[rivermobster]

Never heard it called Friendly Island. We remember it as Beaver Beach.

Same thing, no?

 

[F.U.IRS]

Same thing, no?

Yes

 

[throttle]

What sign? Been there with the jet skis when the rangers have pulled up before, they were not very happy with us.

 

[RiverDave]

Why would the restrict the use of this beach?

 

[F.U.IRS]

Why would the restrict the use of this beach?

I could understand closing it a couple hours a week so they can get in there to service the toilets and trash cans, but to allow no use at all seems ridiculous

 

[JB in so cal]

When the turtle is poking his head out, you need to run it up on the beach and run for the hill!!

 

[spectra3279]

Doesn't sound very friendly to me

 

[steamin rice]

As a kid, we used to boat camp there all the time. I remember that we used to waterski around the island which was fun, I don't think it was a no wake zone at the time.

 

[DLC]

How many people actually use those Pit Shitters / Hot Pockets?

Doesnt everyone just do an aqua dookie / feed the fish?

asking for a friend in the channel !

 

[Roaddawg]

How many people actually use those Pit Shitters / Hot Pockets?

Doesnt everyone just do an aqua dookie / feed the fish?

asking for a friend in the channel !

Ahh the old aqua dookie @OldSchoolBoats

 

[havasuhusker]

10 minutes for bathroom use is a China Buffet morning...

10 mins isn't nearly enough time for a China Buffet morning!

 

[Ballyhoo]

That sign has been up for a few years. Before that I believe you could beach while you used the restroom

Was this sign placed recently?

 

[v6toy4x]

10 mins isn't nearly enough time for a China Buffet morning!

Its enough for the initial deposit but not for the clean up!

 

[Taboma]

That sign was on that beach 21 years ago
On the off-chance anybody is curious about the stylish "Winter Beachwear" attire We found out through trial & error, that using kayaking outerwear jackets over our wetsuits really made for a warmer ride on those cold winter days.

Friendly Isle ridge looking West, 2-26-02 (Note, no wake zone bouys).

 

[Slick]

The sign doesn’t indicate 20 minute parking any longer. something like no authorized vessels.

 

[Badchoices03]

So you can camp there, but you can't park your boat there?