Fishing the Colorado River is within walking distance of your campsite at Needles KOA, and the Riverfront Cafe sits right alongside it. The campground sits in Needles, California, a desert town along Interstate 40 where temperatures can hit 114°F in summer and drop to comfortable mid-70s in winter. Sites are gravel, laid out in a flat open grid with minimal separation between neighbors. Privacy is limited. What the location trades in shade and seclusion, it makes up for in amenities and proximity to the river.
The campground runs full hookups for RVs up to 60 feet, with electric, water, and sewer connections at each site. A pool stays open around the clock, though it is not heated, and one reviewer noted they were unsure how the water stays as cold as it does in the desert heat. There is a clubhouse with a pool table, fireplace area, and group seating, plus a well-stocked camp store, laundry room, and a dump station. "T-mobile has great cell service here, and the water pressure is fantastic," notes Sandy S. The bathhouse is dated but functional, and some sites may not include a picnic table.
Timing matters significantly at this campground. Summer heat is not casual discomfort. At 10 PM, temperatures can still read 100°F, and tap water runs warm from the spigot. Winter and early spring bring far more manageable conditions, with blue skies and temperatures in the low 70s drawing RV travelers looking for a longer stay or a stopover between destinations. Nearby options like Desert View RV Resort, Northshore RV Resort, and Fenders River Road Resort give travelers along this corridor additional choices.
Reservations are available and the staff receives consistent mentions for being accommodating, including working with guests who need to reschedule. Gas in Needles runs significantly higher than surrounding towns, so filling up before arriving saves money. For campers passing through the Mojave on a longer route, this stop covers the basics reliably. Those planning a winter stay in the places to camp near Needles will find this KOA a workable base with mountains visible to the northeast and the Colorado River a short walk away.
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 4-17, Free 0-3
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsNeedles KOA is located in California near Needles
Directions
W'bnd from jct I-40 & West Broadway: Go 1/2 mi N on River Rd, then 1 mi W on National Old Trails Hwy. Entrance on right. E'bnd from jct I-40 & River Rd cutoff: Go 1 block NW on River Rd, then 1/2 mi SE on National Old Trails Hwy. Entrance on left.
Address
5400 National Old Trail Hwy
Needles, CA 92363
Coordinates
34.86878561 N
114.64361818 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 125 usersLast on 8/12/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 8/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/12/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 125 usersLast on 8/12/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 13 usersLast on 8/12/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 43 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 1 hr 43 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 3 hrs 5 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs 12 min from El Centro, CA






















