Oatman
A historic mining town on Route 66 where wild burros roam the streets. Wooden storefronts and gunfight shows evoke the Wild West.
Oatman was a gold-mining town in the early 20th century. After the mines ran dry, it survived on tourism along Route 66. Wooden old buildings line the main street, now converted into souvenir shops, restaurants and the Oatman Hotel, where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard are said to have spent their honeymoon. Descendants of the donkeys left behind by miners wander the street every day begging for food, and visitors can buy special feed to give them. Western gunfight shows are often staged on weekends. It is about a 1.5-hour drive from Lake Havasu City, passing through Topock. From the other direction, you can take the thrilling switchback road over Sitgreaves Pass on Route 66 to Kingman.
Opening hours
Shops about 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Topock Gorge
- Lake Havasu State Park
- London Bridge
- Bridgewater Channel & English Village
- Lake Havasu Lighthouses
- Crack in the Mountain Trail (SARA Park)
- Copper Canyon
- Cattail Cove State Park