Area Information

Weather

The dry desert climate in the region allows for outdoor recreation all year long. Winter days are usually in the 60s and 70s with temperatures in the 100s in the summer, sometimes over 110. Average rainfall for the area is less than five inches a year. Please visit bullheadcity.com or bullheadchamber.com for specific information.

Recreation/Sightseeing

Oatman
The oldest adobe building still in use today in Mohave Valley is the honeymoon spot of Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, the Oatman Hotel. Oatman is just a few miles outside of Fort Mojave on old Route 66. Old mineworks dot the hills (see photo above), wild burros roam the streets and staged gunfights echo off the mountains daily. Oatman was once a promising community but became a ghost town after the last of several gold mines closed in 1942. Now it houses curio shops, art galleries and eateries and hosts several annual events, including the Oatman Bed Races, a July 4th Egg Frying Contest,  holiday parades and Old West-themed activities.

Katherine Landing/Lake Mohave 

Located just north of Bullhead City and held back by Davis Dam and powerplant (pictured above), Lake Mohave is nearly 68 miles long and has hundreds of sandy beaches and coves perfect for sunbathing, camping and fishing. During the summer, Katherine Landing's boat launch is swarming with sunburnt, smiling people enjoying the great outdoors and warm weather. And during the winter, hikers and fishermen find their way to the best hikes and fishing spots around. Katherine Landing features a developed marina with boat slips, gas dock, restaurant, general store and motel. Travel north from Katherine Landing and you'll find Telephone Cove, Cabinsite Cove and Princess Cove. These three boat launches are not developed like Katherine Landing, but they serve as a calmer means to launching and loading. Telephone Cove, Cabinsite Cove and Princess Cove have restrooms, ramadas and designated swimming areas separate from the launch ramps.The lake is part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, protected for recreational use by the U.S. National Park Service.

Lake Havasu City & Parker
Piece by piece the London Bridge was transported to its location in Lake Havasu City. And piece by piece it was put back together creating the perfect place for The Engish Village. Gift shops and pubs are not hard to come by in this area. But Lake Havasu has more to offer than a historical bridge, the lake and beaches themselves are enough to draw visitors from all different kinds of places. California lies opposite Lake Havasu City making it a very popular summer destination. Lake Havasu is roughly 70 miles south of Bullhead City by road and can also be reached by boat via the Colorado River. Tour boats make the trip on a daily basis between Lake Havasu and Laughlin. Lake Havasu is created by Parker Dam at its southern end, and right below the dam is the town of Parker, Arizona, featuring riverfront state parks and campgrounds and a thriving Indian casino with a marina and launch ramp. Parker Dam, California is across the river and features riverfront RV resorts and camping.

Grand Canyon and Sedona
Jumping on I-40 and heading east for about three to four hours will land you in the Grand Canyon and Sedona areas. One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon draws in people worldwide. It was once said that seeing a sunrise at the Grand Canyon is like seeing the first sunrise. Located at the bottom of this marvel is Phantom Ranch which hosts a hotel; you can also plan for a 3-10 day whitewater rafting trip down the Colorado River.

Sedona with its red rocks and steep cliff walls draws the second highest tourist number in the state. Nearby is Oak Creek Canyon which is near "Slide Rock." Here, visitors put on their swim suits and life-jackets to slide down the slippery rocks in the stream running through the canyon.

Las Vegas
If Laughlin just isn't enough lights and gambling for your blood, you can head up to the most popular gaming spot in the States, Las Vegas, NV. Why bother to travel anywhere else when you can get the excitement of Paris, New York, Mandalay Bay, Egypt, Italy, and Medieval times all within 20 minutes of each other? Las Vegas is also home to UNLV and a race track. If you need to catch that event, it's in Vegas.

Boat Launch Areas 

• Avi Resort & Casino 702/535-5555
  10000 AHA Macav Parkway, Laughlin
• Bayshore Inn 702/299-9010
  1955 West Casino Drive, Laughlin
• Bullhead Chamber 928/754-4121
  1251 Hwy 95, BHC
• Cottonwood Cove 702/297-1005
  1000 Cottonwood Cove Rd, Cottonwood Cove (Lake Mohave)
• Davis Camp 928/754-4606
  195 Hwy 95, BHC
• First Aid Station/Rotary Park 928/763-1110
  2351 Balboa Dr, BHC
• Fisherman's Landing 702/298-2535
  1650 Casino Drive, Laughlin
• Lake Mohave Resort 928/754-3245
• Katherine Landing (Lake Mohave)
• Lazy Harry's Marina 928/758-6322
  2170 Rio Grande Rd, BHC
• Princess Cove (Lake Mohave)
  North of Telephone Cove
• Sportsman Park 702/298-3377
  15 Casino Dr, Laughlin
• Telephone Cove (Lake Mohave)
  North of Katherine Landing
• Willow Valley Marina 928/768-3311 (PRIVATE)
  7995 South Levee Drive, Mohave Valley

Golf Courses

• Cerbat Hills Golf Course 928/753-6593
  1001 E. Gates Ave, Kingman
• Chaparral 928/758-6330
  1260 E. Mohave Dr, BHC
• Desert Lakes 928/768-1000
  5835 Desert Lakes Drive, BHC
• Mojave Resort Golf Club 702/535-4653
  9905 Aha Macav Parkway, Laughlin
• Nautical Inn 928/855-4777
  1000 McCulloch Blvd, Lake Havasu
• Needles Municipal 619/326-3931
  144 Marina Dr, Needles
• Ramada Resort 928/855-47777
  1477 Queens Bay, Lake Havasu
• Riverview 928/763-1818
  2000 E. Ramar Rd, BHC
• Valle Vista Golf Course 928/757-8744
  9686 Concho, Kingman
• Willow Springs Golf Course 928/768-4414
  8011 Hwy 95, Mohave Valley