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Bullhead City, Arizona

Bullhead City is a city located on the Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona, United States, 97 miles (156 km) south of Las Vegas, Nevada, and directly across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, whose casinos and ancillary services supply much of the employment for Bullhead City. Bullhead City is located at the southern end of Lake Mohave.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Mohave County, Arizona.
  • Known for Mojave Desert.

History

Bullhead City is a city located on the Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona, United States, 97 miles (156 km) south of Las Vegas, Nevada, and directly across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, whose casinos and ancillary services supply much of the employment for Bullhead City. Bullhead City is located at the southern end of Lake Mohave.

Airports

Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (IFP) 3 mi to the centre
Bullhead City, AZ, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Needles Airport (EED) 25 mi to the centre
Needles, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Arizona Dock - Riverside Casino
Ferry terminal · 3.4 mi from the centre · Don Laughlin's Riverside Casino
Outdoor
River Passage Water Taxi
Ferry route
Outdoor
Riverside - Arizona Ferry
Ferry route · Don Laughlin's Riverside Casino
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Bullhead City, Arizona — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Arizona Dock - Riverside Casino, 3.4 mi); routes include River Passage Water Taxi, Riverside - Arizona Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bullhead City, Arizona. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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