- Attractions & Recreation -

Colorado River
Coursing more than a thousand miles from the Rockies to the Sea of Cortez, the mighty Colorado River provides irrigation, public water and hydroelectric power to parts of California, Nevada and Arizona. The river also offers a wide spectrum of recreational activities. Enjoy water skiing, jet skiing and fishing, as well as dinner cruises and scenic tours aboard paddlewheel steamship replicas and tour boats.

Lake Mohave/Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Created by nearby Davis Dam, Lake Mohave's 200 miles of shoreline is etched with hundreds of coves and secluded areas. The Lake is rich in wildlife and offers an abundance of recreational opportunities, such as fishing, boating, camping and water skiing. The park rangers offer free Interpretive Programs from February through April including popular natural and human history programs, hikes, and campfires. Call the Ranger Station at (928) 754-3272 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for more information.

Keepers of the Wild - (928) 767-4004

Keepers of the Wild is a non-profit sanctuary deeply dedicated to the rescuing of endangered species. The preservation and protection of these wonderful, exotic animals is paramount in our hearts and minds. Providing a clean, safe and loving environment for over 100 exotic animals, including lions, tigers, leopards, jaguars, cougars, wolves and other wonderful animals. Summer Season (April 6 - October 26) are 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are located at Mile Marker 27 on North Highway 93, 27 miles south of Hoover Dam, on the Arizona side, and 45 miles North of Kingman.

Parker Dam
Located approximately 88 miles south of Laughlin, Parker Dam is known as the world's deepest dam, with 65 percent of its structural height located underwater. Apart from supplying water to Los Angeles and San Diego, the dam is perhaps best known for creating picturesque Lake Havasu.

Hoover Dam and Lake Mead
Few man-made sights are more breathtaking than massive Hoover Dam. Soaring more than 70 stories (726 feet) from the bottom of Black Canyon, about 75 miles north of Laughlin, it is the highest dam in the United States. Lake Mead, the country's largest man-made lake, provides 550 miles of varied and unsurpassed outdoor activities throughout the Lake Mead National Recreation area.

Lake Havasu/ London Bridge
Lake Havasu stretches northward for 45 miles behind Parker Dam. Boating, fishing and an array of watersports are available. Straddling the Lake is the famous London Bridge. Brought over brick-by-brick from England and reassembled in 1971, it forms the central focus for an English Village with themed shops and restaurants.

Katherine Landing
Located nine miles north of Laughlin at Lake Mohave, Katherine Landing features RV facilities, boat rentals, boat slips, launch ramp, picnic area, marina, restaurant and other resort amenities. Call (928) 754-3245 for more information.

Katherine Mine
The remnant of a booming 19th-century gold mine, Katherine Mine is located a short distance from the shores of Lake Mohave.

Christmas Tree Pass and Grapevine Canyon
Located about 7 miles west of Davis Dam on Highway 163, this area is ideal for hiking, camping, photography and exploring. The area boasts of a number of fascinating Indian petroglyphs that adorn the canyon's sheer cliff walls.

Oatman
Once a thriving mining community, Oatman, Arizona, takes visitors back to the days of the Old West with weekend cowboy gunfights and showdowns in the middle of town. Wild burros roam the streets of this popular setting for many movies and TV Westerns. Oatman's most famous visitors were Clark Gable and Carol Lombard who stayed there briefly during their well-publicized "elopement" in the 1930s.

Gold Road Mine Tour
A unique walking tour of a gold mine located 2.5 miles north of Oatman, Arizona. The 45-minute regular daily tour is guided and includes a history of the mine as well as mining in general. It is "user friendly" for the physically challenged. Visitors can actually see gold as it appears in the rock within the mine. Tours given every day 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. except Christmas and New Year's Day. An Extended Tour is also available. Please call (928) 768-1600 for tour times and reservations.

Horseback Riding
Bartels' Stage Lines - (928) 768-1600 or (928) 768-4274
Located at the Gold Road Mine. Take an authentic one hour, narrated historical stage coach ride on a portion of the old Beale Trail through the ghost town of Gold Road. $25 per person / half price for children 3-12. Reservations required; 20% cancellation fee if less than 24 hours. Open daily from October 15 to April 15.

Gold Road Livery - (928) 768-1600 or (928) 768-4274
Located at the Gold Road Mine. Offering one hour ($25 per person) and two hour ($40 per person) guided trail rides through the desert and hills of the Black Mountains. Trail rides are seasonal, from October through April.

Hummer Tours
Outlaw Hummer Adventure Tours - (928) 768-1600 or (928) 768-4274
Located at the Gold Road Mine. Enjoy an exhilarating one hour ride through the rugged terrain of the desert and Black Mountains surrounding Gold Road and Oatman. Tours are seasonal from October 15 to April 15. Cost is $30 per person, under 12 is $15, and reservations are required.