With easy access to both the Colorado River and Lake Mohave,
homeowners can enjoy all aspects of boating and fishing...
within minutes of their front door.

In addition to water recreation, the river basin area boasts
fine dining and casio activity with live entertainment...
PLUS golf, hiking and sightseeing opportunities.

Oatman Ghosttown and Mining Camp

Take two trips back in history at once as you travel along a section of Route 66 to the town of Oatman, Arizona. Settled in 1906 as a tent camp and fed by gold in the 30s, Oatman's mining efforts were deemed "unnecessary" to the economy by Congress during WWII.

In its heyday, Oatman produced over 35 million in gold in the 1930s, but it's current "gold mine" is the many visitors who come each year to savor a bit of yesterday. Oatman was a perfect setting for films and other commercial enterprises.

Open year round, visitors can experience gunfight reenactments, costumed dancers and the famous Oatman burros...who are always looking for a cool spot in summer and a carrot handout. Special events held during the year include Oatman's Bed Races in January, Sidewalk Egg Fry at High Noon in July, Gold Camp Days in September, International Burro Biscuit Toss on Labor day and the Christmas Bush Festival in December.

Colorado River Features and Sites

Mojave National Preserve 
Mojave Desert Information Center
707 W. Broadway, Needles, CA 92363
760-326-6322 (Hours: Tue-Sun, 9am-5pm)

• Information is provided on the many special features of this beautiful 1.6 million acre desertscape of the Mojave Desert. The preserve was created 1994 to protect and present the natural, cultural and scenic resources of these lands, in addition to offering educational, recreational and scientific opportunities.
  
  Camping areas within the park are designated at Mid Hills and Hole-in-the-Wall, Providence Mountains State Recreation Area at Mitchell Caverns, Afton Canyon, Nipton and Park Moabi.
  
  Among the interesting sites to travel to are...
  
  Zzyzx (Zye-Zix)/Soda Springs: an oasis along the historic Mohave Road.
  Cinder Cones: with over 30 cones ranging from 10,000 to 7 million years old.
  Kelso Depot: built by Union Pacific Railroad in 1924 in the Spanish mission revival style.
  Kelso Dunes: 600 foot hight dunes set among 45 square miles of sand. Great hiking!
  Cima Dome: an almost perfect symmetrical 1500 foot dome located in a Joshua tree forest. Try the four mile hike to Teutonia Peak.
  Hotel Nipton: building began in 1904...influenced by the railroad, ranching and mining activities of this small community.
  Hole-in-the-Wall: great hiking and camping...perfect for a picnic.
  Mitchell Caverns: nestled inside Providence Mountain State Recreation area, these limestone caverns display beautiful formations of cavern coral, cave spaghetti, cave ribbons, etc. An internal temperature of 65 degrees makes this an inviting tour.
  Clark Mountain: as the highest peak (7,929 feet) in the preserve, it's the only portion north of Interstate 15.
  Granite Mountains: a majestic "rock" of granite, making an unmistaken landmark.
  Mid Hills: trees and a 5600 feet elevation make this camp site a pleasure.
  New York Mountains: good hiking and interesting flora make these 7500 foot mountains an easy choice to "get off the beaten path".
  Mojave Road: used by the Mojave Indians as they transported their goods and traded with coastal tribes, it later served in the expansion of the west and settled forts. Makes for good four-whel driving on designated roads today.
  Rock Springs: once an isolated army post, in 1866 it protected mail and travelers. The natural spring was a haven to the Mojave Indians AND immigrants coming west.
  Piute Creek/Fort Piute: willows and cottonwoods flourish along this flowing waterway.
  Lanfair Valley: surrounded by mountains, this 5000 foot high valley boasts Joshua forests and the memory of railroads, cattle ranching and homesteading. Both private and public lands make up the area.
  

The Colorado River Basin is experiencing impressive growth. And Bullhead City has taken steps to keep up with this increased interest in the area...and the population growth...with an active, concerned city government.

Citizens are kept abreast of municipal events and goals via the informative Community Newsletter...mailed to residents quarterly...and all citizens and visitors are invited to attend City Council and Town Hall meetings.

As Bullhead City enters this new century, it has set ambitious goals on such important issues as sewer improvement, public transit and safety, park and recreation use...all reflecting sound civic and financial growth.