Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Location:5 miles south of Laughlin on the Needles Highway.
Facilities:Under development; some self-contained RV campsites, showers, picnic areas with shade.
Activities:Camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking.
Special Features:Nevada's newest state park is located at the southern tip of the statealong the shore of the Colorado River, with dramatic views of the riverand surrounding mountains. Summer temperatures here can reach 120°F;winters are very mild, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing.
Address:PO Box 32850
Laughlin, NV 89028
Phone:702-298-1859
Web: parks.nv.gov/bb.htm
Size: 2,336 acres.
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