RV camping near Laughlin, Nevada offers year-round access with temperatures ranging from 45°F in winter nights to over 115°F during summer days. Located at the southern tip of Nevada where the Colorado River creates the border with Arizona, campers find stark desert landscapes contrasted by the river's blue waters. Winter months attract the largest crowds as snowbirds seek refuge from colder northern climates.
What to do
**River activities: Near Katherine Landing North Campground, visitors can rent watercraft from the marina. "Any rental you can imagine they have it! Boat launch... Everything is clean and well maintained not to mention the signage is mind blowing," notes one visitor about the Lake Mohave recreation options.
**Fishing: Access prime fishing spots along Lake Mohave's shoreline 20 minutes from Laughlin. "Marina is close by and there are some hiking trails around down by lake," mentions one Katherine Landing reviewer, who also noted the presence of "fish cleaning stations" for anglers.
**Hiking: The surrounding desert offers several moderate trails within Lake Mead Recreation Area. At Cottonwood Cove Resort, one camper shares: "I hiked the ridge a couple hundred yards north of the campground to take this video. That shows the area."
**Swimming: Multiple locations offer swimming access from May through October. "Clear Water Cove in the Desert...beautiful water with a desert backdrop," writes a Cottonwood Cove reviewer about the swimming conditions.
What campers like
**Privacy between sites: At Desert View RV Resort, oleander shrubs create separation. "Gravel roads and oleanders between each site for total privacy. You are in the desert but they have made this place feel like you are not in the desert," notes one visitor. Another camper adds: "Nice tall Oleander shrubs provide shade and privacy between sites."
**Clean facilities: Many rv sites near Laughlin, Nevada maintain high cleanliness standards. "Very clean, well maintained RV park. Spaces are large and separated by bushes. Club house and pool. Bathrooms/showers are clean," says a Desert View camper.
**River views: The tiered layout at certain parks maximizes views. One visitor to Colorado River Oasis RV Resort appreciated 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 the day."
**Dog accommodations: Many parks offer pet-friendly options. "Little dog buckets throughout park so it's easy for you to clean up after your pets and the bucket is cleaned multiple times a day," observed a reviewer at Silver Creek RV Park.
What you should know
**Check-in fees: Some parks charge for early arrivals. At Desert View, "she did charge me an extra $15 for arriving at 1130 in the morning. The check-in time is 1400."
**Senior discounts: National Park Service campgrounds offer significant savings. "Nice CG at the south end of Lake Mohave, but inside the NPS Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Lots of campsites some are FCFS some are reserved. $24/$12 senior," notes a reviewer at Katherine Landing North Campground.
**Age restrictions: Several RV parks cater to older demographics. Vista Del Sol 55+ RV Resort enforces age requirements but offers extensive amenities. "Pickle ball, heated pool, fitness room, billiards, clubhouse. My husband and I found them in 2016 and have come back year after year," writes one regular visitor.
**Refueling costs: Gas prices vary significantly between states. One Desert View RV Resort camper noted: "Fuel prices are about $1.50 to $2 a gallon less in AZ, about 2 miles away on the road."
Tips for camping with families
**Riverfront activities: Colorado River access provides child-friendly recreation. Colorado River Oasis RV Resort offers "their own entrance to the river" and "if you have a boat you can load and unload it with the private ramp which is a bonus."
**Pool access: During summer heat, pools become essential. "Year-Round Heated Pool that never closes and a hot tub which is also open," notes a visitor at Silver View RV Resort.
**Restaurant options: When cooking feels overwhelming in summer heat, on-site dining helps. Silver View RV Resort features a restaurant where "they have breakfasts, good looking deli Sandwiches, Burgers, and a lot of other stuff that is homemade, mind you this is new owners and they run it as a family so homemade cooking."
**Safety considerations: Park security matters for families. At Katherine Landing, "I felt safe, too. Security truck came around a few times throughout the night," reported one camper.
Tips from RVers
**Satellite navigation issues: GPS systems sometimes struggle with directions to RV parks in the area. A Desert View visitor warned: "Our GPS vectored us in circles until it got it right. So be warned."
**Pull-through accessibility: Many RV sites near Laughlin offer easier access options. "Long pull through site allowed us to stay hooked up. The utilities were well placed," notes a Desert View RV Resort visitor.
**Weather protection: Summer heat demands shade consideration. "If you check a lower level space as the wind blew one night mercessley with nothing but open desert behind us," advises a Riverside Casino RV Park guest.
**Casino access: For RVers interested in gaming, shuttle services help. "The casino shuttle is only a phone call away and very quick to respond," reports a Riverside Casino RV Park reviewer.
