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Big Bend of the Colorado
State Recreation Area
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is located in Nevada
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Big Bend of the Colorado
State Recreation Area
Location in Nevada
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is located in the United States
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Big Bend of the Colorado
State Recreation Area
Location in the United States
Location Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Nearest city Bullhead City, Arizona
Area 2,104.93 acres (8.5183 km2)
Designation Nevada state recreation area
Established 1996
Administrator Nevada Division of State Parks
Website Big Bend of the Colorado
State Recreation Area

The Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is an awesome outdoor spot in Nevada. It's a public park covering about 2,100 acres. You can find it right on the west bank of the Colorado River, near the town of Laughlin. This park is special because it has two miles of river shoreline. It also has lots of canyons and washes to explore. It sits across the river from Bullhead City, Arizona. It is also about 9 miles downstream from the Davis Dam.

A Look Back: Park History

How did Big Bend become a park? In 1960, a law called the Fort Mohave Land Act helped transfer land. About 15,000 acres of federal land in the Laughlin area were given to the Colorado River Commission of Nevada. Later, in 1991, the commission gave 2,100 acres of this land to the Nevada Division of State Parks. This is how the Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area was created. It officially opened its doors to visitors in 1996.

Fun Things to Do at the Park

The Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area offers many exciting activities. You can enjoy:

  • Boating on the Colorado River
  • Fishing for different kinds of fish
  • Camping under the stars
  • Picnicking with family and friends
  • Hiking on four miles of developed trails
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