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Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area

Its 32 sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, camping costs $20/night + $10 hookup fee ($25 non-NV), and it is open year-round. Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is a State Park campground near Laughlin, Nevada.

Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Laughlin, Nevada

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Full hookups
Max RV length
80 ft
Access road
Mixed paved and unpaved
Cell service
Spotty
Shade
Shaded

Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area sits inside Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Reserve Nevada Book a site
Fee
$20/night + $10 hookup fee ($25 non-NV)
Booking window
3 days to 11 months ahead
Cancellations
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-24

Sites and hookups

Total sites
32
RV sites
24
Accessible sites
3
Hookups
Full hookups
Max RV length
80 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; thedyrt.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Sources: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-27; leg.state.nv.us, accessed 2026-09-27

Access and cell service

Access road
Mixed paved and unpaved
Cell service, reported
Spotty
Shade
Shaded

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is open year-round .

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-24

Current conditions

  • Reported 2026-09-26: Sewer hookups in the main loop are often locked during summer months due to vandalism; ask park staff on arrival to have yours unlocked. (parks.nv.gov)

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area?
Sites at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area are reserved through Reserve Nevada (https://www.reservenevada.com). Booking window: 3 days to 11 months ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area?
Camping at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area costs $20/night + $10 hookup fee ($25 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area?
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.
How many campsites does Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area have?
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area has 32 campsites, including 24 RV sites. 3 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area.
Does Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area have RV hookups?
Yes. Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area has full hookups. 24 sites take RVs and the longest rig allowed is 80 feet.
Is there drinking water at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area?
Yes, Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area.
When is Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area open?
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area. Visitor reports on record describe it as spotty. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area?
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is managed by the state park system.

Around Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area

fishypedia.com · 22 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Mohave, whose mapped center point is 22 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Mohave fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 7.2 miles

Lake Mohave's mapped center point is 7.2 miles from Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Mohave water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Bridge Canyon Wilderness (7.9 miles to its center) , Dead Mountains Wilderness (8.9 miles to its center) , and Spirit Mountain Wilderness (11 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area, in straight-line miles: Big Bend of the Colorado (swimming hole, under 0.1 mile), and Cottonwood Cove (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

More campgrounds: camping near Laughlin and campgrounds in Clark.

Sources

Reservable: Reserve Nevada $20/night + $10 hookup fee ($25 non-NV)
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