Southern Nevada

[tegu69]

We will be heading to California in May and plan on taking I-40 west from Arizona. One of the states on my "bucket list" is Nevada. I was looking at a State Park, Big bend of the Colorado and I'm seeing some mixed reviews on it. Anybody here stayed there or have any other suggestions for the area.

[dmcgiffin]

To each his own - we always stay at the AVI/KOA in Laughlin. Love the place, weekly rate is $20 per day with full hookups. RV park backs up to a beautiful golf course. Propane truck comes thru park every Friday, you just sign up for delivery, in a motorhome this is a real plus. Large casino with eight theaters showing latest releases.

[tegu69]

Thanks for the info everybody. Good to know.

[tsetsaf]

A lot more choices in the az side but big bend is a nice state park. Physically see them all at www.campgroundviews.com One of the greatest tools for planning we have found. We also take the time to submit videos as it beats out and is easier than writing a review.

[TexasShadow]

For the Laughlin, NV we like the Davis Dam COE park, just across the river on the AZ side, but close to the gambling etc. It's a shady park and right on the river.

[Executive45]

Big Bend of the Colorado has very little shade and isn't quite up to standards yet, but they're working on it. I don't think you'll get quite the "feel" for Nevada visiting the Laughlin area. That said, Big Bend charges $9/day entrance fee, $20/day camping fee, and $10/day for hookups....total - $39/day. We stayed at the Riverside, upper level, overlooking the City/River for $16/day with full hookups and a free shuttle to the city below.

I agree, we did not like the AVI/KOA and my suggestion is to take I-40 W to US 93 N to NV68 W to Laughlin. Staying on I-40 to Needles then taking Needles Hwy north is dips and a mega crappy road. When traveling Hwy 68 through Golden Valley, use caution..the speed limit is 55mph and they mean 55mph...think speed trap.....

From Laughlin, take 163 West to 95 North and visit Hoover Dam and Las Vegas. Valley of the Fire State Park is just north of Vegas and very beautiful. May could be warm, so plan accordingly. Enjoy your trip....Dennis

[dicknellen]

We like Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino & RV Park, did not like Avi/KOA. Dick