Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area adventure.
This popular destination for waterside fun sits along the shores of the Colorado River.
Located on the western shores of the Colorado River at a large bend right across from Bullhead City, Arizona, Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is a popular destination for year-round outdoor recreation in southern Nevada. Boasting two miles of sandy shoreline downstream from Davis Dam, boating, jet skiing, paddling, swimming, and fishing are especially popular, while the surrounding landscape of desert, canyons, and riparian areas offer great birdwatching and miles of hiking trails. Amenities and casinos can be found in nearby Laughlin, while one developed campground with full hookups, restrooms, and showers make it easy for campers to explore the recreation area’s 2,100 acres all year.
Big Bend of the Colorado Campground offers 24 sites for tent and RV campers.
Over the summer, temperatures routinely reach above 110°F. While water activities are pleasant then in the cool waters of the river, other outdoor recreation can be dangerous. Weekends over the summer are especially popular and visitors should plan to arrive early, before the park reaches capacity and closes. The park is also popular in the winter, especially with snowbirds seeking warmer weather. While the winter weather is usually very mild, it can get quite windy then. Spring and fall offer ideal weather for water and other outdoor activities.