Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area

Nevada State Recreation Area

Entrance fee$10 / vehicle
CampingYes
RV hookupsFull

Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area entrance fee

$10 per vehicle — Day use entrance fee: $10.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles: $15.00 per vehicle) Boat launch: $20.00 (Non-NV Vehicles $25.00) Camping: $20.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $25.00 per vehicle, per night) + $10.00 for sites with utility hook ups Camp and boat: $30.00 per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $35.00 per night) + $10.00 for sites with utility hook ups Bike in: $2.00 per bike

Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area hours

Park: vary by season

Campground: always open - available by reservation

Hours as published by Nevada State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area

Two miles of sandy Colorado River shoreline at Nevada's southern tip, kept clear and cool year round by water released from Davis Dam. Swim, launch a boat or watch for herons and geese, with Laughlin minutes away.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
  • ⚡ Electric & Water

Camping options

  • Campsites
  • First-come, first-served sites
  • Full-hookup sites
  • Water & electric sites

Contact

Phone702-298-1859

Address4220 So. Needles Hwy. #3, Laughlin, NV 89029

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