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."
