The Ultimate Arizona Vanlife Spring Break

Spring Break is here, and it’s time to take the ultimate vacation. While everyone else goes to expensive resorts, you’re taking on the real adventure and exploring Arizona in your campervan rental. Nothing feels more like a break than escaping to nature, enjoying fresh air, and taking time to embrace the quiet. With a campervan, you get your hotel and rental car all in one. Save money, see more, and take the break you deserve. We have cultivated the ultimate spring break itinerary for you to follow, so all you have to focus on is having fun. 

A Relaxing Spring Break: 

If you want a calm break where you soak up the sun, then a lake adventure is the one for you. These are our top two lakeside destinations you should hit to relax.

Lake Havasu State Park

Places to camp:
Long Tree Dispersed Camping – This dispersed campsite has plenty of room to relax and embrace the outdoors. It is a short drive from the lake and free to camp at. 
Dutch Flats Dispersed – This is another great dispersed camping site to pull into for a night of comfortable sleep.
Havasu Landing – This is an incredible campsite right next to the water. It has a higher nightly rate, but the views are worth it. Reservations are required, so book ahead of time. 

Things to do: 
Beaches – Enjoy soaking up the sun on the 400 miles of coastline. You’ll get stunning views of the mountains and the lake. 
Boating – Lake Havasu has miles of open water to embrace. You can rent a variety of boats to take out to the water.
Hiking – Enjoy the variety of hikes throughout the park. From easy walks to difficult inclines, there is a hike for everyone! 

Lake Mead National Recreational Area 

Places to Camp:
Pearce Ferry Campground – This dispersed campground is great for free camping. It does not have any amenities, but plenty of space!
Happy Trails Campground – This campground has all the amenities you need for a comfortable night’s sleep. Reservations are required, and a nightly fee varies based on the time of year.
Meadview RV Park – This is another great campground if you like amenities. It has bathrooms, showers, and even a market close by! 

Things to do:
Kayaking – Take a calm trip around the lake on a canoe or kayak and enjoy the still water.
Horseback riding – If you want a unique experience, you can go on a horseback riding tour. Experience the landscape in a new way.
Biking – If you don’t want to go horseback riding, you can still zoom through the landscape on a bike. There is even a historic railroad trail you can go on.

An Adventure-Packed Spring Break: 

If you are an adrenaline junkie and want to spend your spring break pushing your comfort zone and creating epic memories, you might want to try some of Arizona’s epic adventures. These are just a few of the crazy experiences you can have while road-tripping through the beautiful state. 

Cliff Jumping – Across Arizona, there are many destinations where you can jump off bright red rocks into cool lakes and ponds. From small cliffs to tall edges, there is a spot for everyone. These spots are best explored around summer. It’s the perfect way to cool off after a day of exploring. 

River Rafting –  Take a cruise down Arizona’s Salt River to enjoy the scenery from a raft. There are family-friendly rides or wilderness rafting for the more experienced individuals. White water rafting is a unique way to see Arizona and is a great way to cool down in the summer heat.

Hot Air Balloon Ride – If you don’t want to experience Arizona from the water, do it from the air! Taking a hot air balloon ride will leave you with unforgettable memories. The cool morning air and the views from the sky are unlike anything you’ve ever done before.

Arial Tour – Maybe hot air balloons aren’t your thing, but you still want to see this stunning state from the Sky. You can take aerial tours over the Grand Canyon, Phoenix, and Monument Valley to get a new perspective. 

RTV Rental – Nothing gets more epic than cruising through the beauty of Sedona in an ATV. Our team recently got to experience ATVing through the canyons of Sedona and trust us; you’ll want to try it for yourself.

We hope you get to experience the epic scenery and adventures of Arizona! Don’t forget to check out all the other amazing features this state has to offer. Need more ideas? Read all about Arizona on our locations page. Make sure to share your campervan trip with us on social media @nativecampervans!