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Campgrounds near Bullhead City, AZ range from riverfront RV resorts with full hookups to free primitive desert sites on BLM land. Davis Camp Park and Katherine Landing offer full hookups along the Colorado River and Lake Mohave, while Old Kingman Highway offers free dispersed camping on BLM land east of the city. Most campgrounds accommodate both tent and RV camping, with several locations like Colorado River Oasis and Silver Creek also offering cabin rentals.
Access to camping areas varies significantly with the seasons, as extreme desert temperatures impact visitor patterns. Summer brings intense heat, with many campers seeking riverfront locations for relief. "This place can get very busy so I recommend calling and reserving," noted one visitor about the popular river access points. Winter attracts seasonal residents to the area's RV parks, with several reviews mentioning the influx of "snowbirds" during cooler months. Most established campgrounds remain open year-round, though dispersed sites lack shade and become challenging during summer when temperatures regularly exceed 100°F. Visitors should check fire restrictions during summer months and be prepared for occasional high winds throughout the year.
The Colorado River serves as the primary attraction for many campers in the Bullhead City area. Riverfront RV resorts like Colorado River Oasis receive consistently high ratings for their private beaches and boat launches. A camper highlighted that "they have their own entrance to the river which is super neat because if you rent jet skis you can get back to your lodging any time of day." Many campgrounds provide direct river access, boat ramps, and proximity to casinos in neighboring Laughlin, Nevada. Developed campgrounds typically include full hookups, laundry facilities, showers, and swimming pools to combat the desert heat. Less developed options exist for those seeking a more primitive experience, particularly on BLM land east of the city where camping is free but offers no amenities or services.
Best Campgrounds near Bullhead City (137)
1. Davis Camp Park - Mohave County
"Loved being able to set up our Napier Sportz tent with our Subaru at the river's edge on the Colorado River just outside of Bullhead City, Az. (across from Laughlin, NV). So clear!"
"Affordable camping and day use on the Colorado River just North of Bullhead City, AZ and Laughlin, NV. Full hook-ups available, showers, and on the river camping."
2. Lake Mohave - Nevada Telephone Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
"Telephone Cove is a beautiful and very peaceful location. We visited on a Tuesday in early April. Although it seemed somewhat crowded for a weekday, everyone we encountered was friendly."
"Dirt road in was about 4 miles long from the highway but pretty well graded and easy to drive, big rig friendly. Plenty of camping spots along the water with some shade trees."
3. Riverside Casino and RV Park
"We stayed on the top level, but next time I would ask for a lower level space as the wind blew one night mercessley with nothing but open desert behind us."
"They have a lot of amenities plus if you want to gamble walk across the street to his casino and spend it on up. Rentals from boats to jetskis are all nearby."
4. Katherine Landing North Campground
"It’s about a ten minute walk down to the doc where they have a store, restaurant, boat rentals, fishing, bathrooms and fish cleaning station. "
"Nice CG at the south end of Lake Mohave, but inside the NPS Lake Mead National Recreation Area."
5. Old Kingman Highway Dispersed Camping near Bullhead City
"Halfway between Kingman and Bullhead City, on the western side of the pass, is this BLM land that will knock your socks off! Many places to pull over for a night or for a week or two along the road."
"It is on Buckwash Road off of Highway 68. Before you get to Bullhead City."
6. Laughlin Avi KOA / Journey
"Close to the casino, golfing, the Colorado River, Needles, Laughlin and Bullhead City. Has its own launch ramp for water toys. Not much I the way of trees for shade, and mostly dirt."
"The cool thing here is that the AVI casino is directly across the street and is the only thing around for miles, so you’ll most likely be spending your time there like we did."
7. Davis Dam Camp
"Close to everything yet away from it all."
"This is a perfect place for first time campers because it was near stores in case I got there and realized I’d forgotten something, and the bathrooms were very close and within walking distance of my campground"
from $20 - $35 / night
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9. Katherine Landing South Campground
"Perfect place to ride bikes and it’s a good walking distance to the pier with restaurant, grocery store, fishing and boat rentals. This is like a village in its own."
10. Silver Creek RV Park
"This location has a nice pool and laundry room. Silver View RV resort has a full general store and they serve ice cream too!!"
Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 1 hr 37 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hrs 45 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs 5 min from St. George, UT
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Davis Camp Park - Mohave County
Katherine Landing North Campground
Lake Mohave - Nevada Telephone Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Old Kingman Highway Dispersed Camping near Bullhead City
Arrowhead Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Needles KOA
Six Mile Cove — Lake Mohave
cottonwood coven
Piute Range Dispersed Camping — Mojave National Preserve
Cottonwood Cove Resort RV Park — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Kingman KOA
Havasu Heights
Recent Reviews near Bullhead City, AZ
638 Reviews of 137 Bullhead City Campgrounds
Kim K.GuideTropicana Casino Laughlin
Tropicana dry camping
It's all right for dry camping and if you have a Caesar rewards card it discounts or possibly can make your stay free. In the summer it would be very hot as you are parked on pavement in a parking lot basically. I'm here in October and the weather is pretty good it's fairly quiet lots of light though remember it is dry camping but you do get the amenities from the Tropicana resort such as the pool lots of good restaurants around and if you like gambling there are many different casinos.
Icy B.GuideNeedle Mountain Road
Decent Spot
Decent Spot, trails everywhere, spots to camp everywhere. Didnt go that far back but a local was telling me the trails go for miles. Super hot in October 100° but I'm not sure if thats normal.
- TTimothy P.
ScoutCircle S Campground
Strange. I called to reserve a tent space there and the guy on the phone
I don’t recommend this place at all. I called to reserve a space and the guy on the phone was hostile for no reason. I’m glad that I won’t be staying there.
- RRaymond Z.
TravelerHole In The Wall Campground — Mojave National Preserve
BLM with limited facilities
Spacious sites with picnic tables, nice fire rings, water available. Cool and windy. Long ride in off very good roads. Late September.
Robbey D.GuideHualapai Mountain Road
Beautiful spot unfortunately lots of trash
Great location easy to run to a store and grab something, you can see Kingman from the site but its about 10° cooler. The sunsets are amazing as well as the night sky. Unfortunately it is also cluttered with tons of trash. I picked up everything around my campsite when I got there and ended up with 2 30 gallon trash bags full...its unfortunate because the location is perfect.
Rene F.ScoutBLM Dispersed Camping Havasu
Quiet!
Great pullout spot easy to get to, nice to roam around and stretch you legs or get a nap!
JamesScoutHualapai Mountain Park
Affordable Comfort Camping
$20/ day dry.
The good:
Flush toilets, trash, potable water, shade, improved. Altitude real estate = cooler daytime temps.
The Bad: No water access.
The Ugly: Flash floods start up here.
Peter N.ScoutSix Mile Cove — Lake Mohave
There was no campground
We were just there in August of 26 having looked at the road on YouTube videos and sing campers big rigs on the beach we assumed it was no problem with a big pickup truck. Boy were we wrong. Not only did we get stuck on the beach. Took about an hour to get out but on the way out we got stuck in soft sand. Trying to avoid a second vehicle that was stuck in this end. By the time we left there were three vehicles all stuck in sand on the exit road. I would not recommend this unless you have high clearance and four-wheel drive and even then it's iffy also, I had no signal with Verizon and my friend had no signal with T-Mobile and we seen no signs of a campground. It was just the beach. A really nice beach but if you go there, don't think about going anywhere close to the water with your truck. I would not think about going back here. We spend a lot of time. Off-road going to locations to kayak on our very careful on where we go and watching The terrain. We were able to get to the beach because of gravity. I believe we did some fish darling through South Sand but eventually ended up at the beach but it's a lot more difficult to fishdale in South Sand coming uphill and not get stuck like we did on our way out again. I would absolutely positively not recommend this unless you had high clearance and four-wheel drive
Guide to Bullhead City
Camping areas around Bullhead City, Arizona sit at elevations between 500-700 feet in the Mohave Desert, where summer temperatures routinely exceed 110°F. The Colorado River creates a natural border with Nevada, providing water access from most camping locations. Winter daytime temperatures average 65-75°F, making October through April the prime camping season.
What to do
Boat access fishing: Davis Camp Park offers riverside camping with direct water access. "Really a nice campground, nice big spots, tables and a fire pit as well as a laundry room and did I mention clean bathrooms!!! oleander trees space out each camp spot which give you all the privacy anyone could need," notes one camper at Katherine Landing Campground.
Desert exploration: The surrounding desert landscape provides hiking opportunities, particularly in cooler months. A visitor to the Old Kingman Highway Dispersed Camping area described it as "Halfway between Kingman and Bullhead City, on the western side of the pass... beautiful open desert with quintessential AZ mountains. Closest towns with supplies are Kingman and Bullhead City, about 20-30 minutes from each."
Casino entertainment: Many campgrounds offer easy access to Laughlin's casinos. At Riverside Casino and RV Park, "Guests can enjoy shuttle service to the casino, restaurants, and movie theater, making it a great blend of outdoor relaxation and vibrant nightlife."
What campers like
River swimming access: The Colorado River provides relief from desert heat. "Loved being able to set up our Napier Sportz tent with our Subaru at the river's edge on the Colorado River just outside of Bullhead City, Az. So clear! Lots of families with jet skis, which we found entertaining although noisy," reported a visitor to Davis Camp Park - Mohave County.
Mountain views: The desert landscape offers scenic vistas, particularly at sunset. "The sunsets are just amazing," noted a camper at Old Kingman Highway Dispersed Camping area, while another mentioned that at Katherine Landing Campground "The campsite itself felt safe though. The campsite was too small and close to others for my liking."
Privacy options: Several campsites offer vegetation between sites. "Very secluded by oleander trees that cover each spot," explained a camper about Katherine Landing Campground, while another at Silver Creek RV Park mentioned "Talk about well maintained and up kept. Little dog buckets throughout park so it's easy for you to clean up after your pets."
What you should know
Extreme summer heat: Temperatures regularly exceed 110°F from June through September. "We stayed 3 nights in the 'no hookups' area. Clean sites, pretty views, close to the river's edge, very quiet, and cell phone service. However, none of the water spigots were turned on!" reported a visitor to Davis Dam Camp.
Weekend crowding: Riverside sites fill quickly, especially during holidays. "Davis camp has gotten very populated over the years and gets really crowded, really quickly. If you want a nice spot, better get there early," advised one camper at Davis Camp Park.
Road conditions: Access to some dispersed camping can be challenging. "Road in is definitely not RV friendly. We did alright coming in and did find a spot to pull off about a mile in," explained a camper at Old Kingman Highway Dispersed Camping area.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming areas: Designated swimming areas provide safer water access. "We group camp here with fellow youth sports families. The kids love the open areas to run and play in though there are not great playgrounds," mentioned a camper at Davis Camp Park.
Space considerations: Sites vary considerably in size and privacy. At Katherine Landing South Campground, "173 campsites available so even on a busy weekend there are places to stay. Large sites with trees in between. Clean bathrooms. Showers and laundry on site."
Kid-friendly amenities: Some parks offer additional activities. "If you want to rent camp spend the day hike explore boat it's awesome here and they are extremely dog friendly with a bunch of dog stations," shared a camper about Davis Camp Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Different elevations offer varying views and wind exposure. "We stayed on the top level, but next time I would ask for a lower level space as the wind blew one night mercessley with nothing but open desert behind us," advised an RVer at Riverside Casino and RV Park.
Seasonal considerations: Winter brings more long-term RV residents. A visitor to Vista Del Sol RV Resort shared, "We came the fall of 2020 through april 2021 and again this year. The office staff are always pleasant and very helpful."
Hookup availability: Full-service sites are limited but available. At Silver Creek RV Park, roads are "paved and RV slots are dirt but they do come with full hook ups and little wood tables at each spot."
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any RV parks in Bullhead City with river access?
Are there any RV parks in Bullhead City with river access?
Yes, several RV parks in Bullhead City offer river access. Moon River RV Resort provides a friendly atmosphere with amenities like an activities room, laundry facilities, and swimming pool while being conveniently located near the Colorado River. Laughlin Avi KOA / Journey features its own boat launch ramp for water toys and is situated close to the Colorado River, making it ideal for water recreation enthusiasts. While technically in Nevada but serving the Bullhead City area, Riverside Casino and RV Park offers riverfront camping options. Most of these parks provide full hookups and are particularly popular with snowbirds during winter months.
What are the best campgrounds in Bullhead City for tent camping?
What are the best campgrounds in Bullhead City for tent camping?
For tent camping in Bullhead City, Davis Camp Park - Mohave County offers excellent tent sites right along the Colorado River. Campers enjoy setting up directly at the river's edge with clear views and easy water access. For a cooler escape from Bullhead City's heat, Hualapai Mountain Park provides numerous dry tent camping sites scattered throughout pine forests. The Pine Basin section is particularly nice for tents. If you prefer dispersed camping, BLM land is available, though caution is advised due to varying conditions and limited facilities. These tent camping options range from developed sites with amenities to primitive locations with stunning desert views.
What facilities are available at Davis Camp Park in Bullhead City?
What facilities are available at Davis Camp Park in Bullhead City?
Davis Camp Park offers extensive facilities along the Colorado River. The park provides full hookup RV sites and riverfront tent camping areas. Amenities include clean shower facilities, restrooms, and convenient river access. Day-use visitors and campers can enjoy the beach area for swimming and lounging. The park offers on-site jet ski rentals for those wanting to explore the river. Davis Camp is affordable for both camping and day use, making it accessible for various budgets. Located just north of Bullhead City and across from Laughlin, it serves as a convenient base for exploring both areas. The park is especially popular with families enjoying water recreation, with many setting up directly at the water's edge.
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