Within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Davis Dam Camp operates as a National Park Service campground along the Colorado River in Bullhead City. The facility provides both hookup and dry camping options across open terrain, with sites positioned close to the water's edge.
Campers consistently note the quiet atmosphere, particularly in the south beach dry camping area where visitors may find themselves the only occupants. Sites offer direct river access and cell phone coverage, though water availability has presented challenges. Colette K. found "clean sites, pretty views, close to the river's edge, very quiet, and cell phone service" but noted water spigots were turned off due to reported abuse, requiring campers to purchase water at 25 cents per gallon near the laundromat.
The campground features quarter-operated showers and laundry facilities on-site, along with full hookups for RVs including electric, water, and sewer connections. Sites are positioned relatively close together, which may not suit campers seeking more secluded experiences. A hiking trail runs along the opposite riverbank within five minutes' drive, offering access to picnic areas and swimming spots. For additional camping choices in the region, explore camping near Bullhead City.
The park's large size makes bicycles useful for exploring, and reservations are available for planning visits.
Description
Davis Dam Camp is located just below Davis Dam on the Arizona side of the Colorado River. This is a picturesque area with excellent views of the dam, sunsets, and the surrounding mountains. This park accomodates both the day use, as well as the long-term visits, and even includes two cottages available for daily rental. Features include a 3-lane boat ramp, 157 full service hookups, 30 hookups with water and electricity, 5 restrooms with shower facilities, a laundry facility, dump station, group picnic area with ramada, a large open area for dry camping, and a day use area with 4 ramadas. A boat and RV storage facility is also available. For those with special needs there is an accessible fishing pier, accessible boat embarcation ramp, and 10 accessible ramada sites. Davis Dam Camp was built to house the workers who constructed Davis Dam. A few of the original camp buildings remain, although they have been altered. A local museum is adjacent to the park and an important petroglyph site is within the boundaries of the park.
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Location
Public CampgroundDavis Dam Camp is located in Arizona
Directions
US-93 south from Las Vegas, west on State Highway 164.
Coordinates
35.181692064097106 N
114.5667187866189 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 4/2/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/2/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 21 usersLast on 4/2/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/2/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 1 hr 34 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hrs 41 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 3 hrs 2 min from St. George, UT











