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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBig Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is located in Nevada
Address
4220 South Needles Hwy
Laughlin, NV 89029
Coordinates
35.11339795 N
114.64660555 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 3/13/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 4 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 1 hr 34 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hrs 52 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs from St. George, UT
