Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is a public recreation area on the west bank of the Colorado River in the Lower Colorado River Valley. It is located in Laughlin, an unincorporated township in Clark County, Nevada. The park sits directly across the Colorado River from Bullhead City, Arizona, and is approximately downstream of the Davis Dam. The park has two miles of shoreline and riparian areas. The majority of its consists of canyons and washes.
History The Fort Mohave Land Act of 1960 saw the transfer of of federal land in the Laughlin Big Bend area to the Colorado River Commission of Nevada. The commission transferred to the Nevada Division of State Parks in 1991, which resulted in establishment of Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area. It opened to the public in 1996.
Activities and amenities The recreation area offers boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking on four miles of developed trails.
References
External links Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area Nevada State Parks Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area Trails Map Nevada State Parks