Situated on the shores of the Colorado River in southern Clark County, Big Bend of the Colorado is a state park and public recreation area that offers miles of sandy shoreline and clear waters for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, camping, and other outdoor activities. Located within the city of limits of Laughlin in the Lower Colorado River Valley, the family-friendly park is downstream from Davis Dam, providing water that is cool and clear year-round and home to a wealth of waterfowl and shorebirds such as coots, mallards, herons, and geese. The nearby town of Laughlin offers the amenities of a Nevada gaming town, such as hotels, restaurants, bars, and nightlife.

Big Bend of the Colorado, 4220 Needles Hwy, Laughlin, NV 89209, Phone: 702-298-1859

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