Established Camping
Big bend at the Colorado River State Recreation Area
Big Bend at the Colorado River State Recreation Area is located near the Colorado River in Nevada. The terrain consists of desert landscapes with river access. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to over 100°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Colorado River Heritage Greenway Park and Trails and the Laughlin Labyrinths.
Description
Situated on the shores of the Colorado River at Nevada’s southern tip, Big Bend of the Colorado River includes about two miles of sandy shoreline. Because the park is downstream from Davis Dam, the river is clear and cool year round. Popular activities are camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and bird watching. The variety of waterfowl and shore birds that make this park home include mallards, coots, herons and geese. Hawks, roadrunners, quail, hummingbirds, doves and owls are also abundant in the park. The nearby town of Laughlin offers the amenities of a Nevada gaming town.
Location
Big bend at the Colorado River State Recreation Area is located in Nevada
Coordinates
35.121433999999994 N
114.63859100000002 W
Detours Nearby
Katherine Landing North Campground
28 min away
Arrowhead Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
34 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Lake Havasu City
- 1 hr 34 min from Las Vegas
- 2 hrs 52 min from Prescott Valley
- 3 hrs 3 min from St. George
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- 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
- Big Rig Friendly
