Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area

05/21/2026

H2Go is live starting Friday, visit their website for pricing and details on their Jetski rentals and the new inflatable aquapark set up in our lagoon!
https://www.h2gowatersports.com/

04/18/2026

✅Get the mouth of the lagoon dredged.
✅Open up the South parking lot and boat launch.
⏳Another summer at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area.

A big thanks to our friends at Impact Construction who came in and exceeded expectations with the allotted time to complete this project. It has been a long time coming, but you can now safely come in and out of the mouth of the lagoon here without the worries of hitting the sand bar that had accumulated just north of our buoy over time.

Enjoy responsibly!

04/04/2026

Don't forget tomorrow we'll be hosting an Advanced Hike in an area of our park that doesn't see many visitors. This will be a good way to get out and see what the park has to offer beyond the Colorado river and our campground.

Details are in the flyer below. Please bring a good pair of hiking shoes and plenty of water. For any additional questions message us on here or reach out via email or phone.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Join a ranger for an advanced hike here at Big Bend! All details are posted here in this flyer, for any additional questions feel free to message us or contact us via email at [email protected]

04/04/2026

Don't forget!

Our south parking lot will be closed starting Monday, April 6th. This includes, the Lagoon, South Beach, and the boat launch. The north end of the park will still be open.

For more details please read this shared post or reach out to us over messenger, email, or over the phone.

Thank you for your understanding as we try to make park improvements.

The boat launch at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area will be temporarily closed beginning April 6, 2026 to allow for dredging operations in the park’s lagoon. The project will remove accumulated sediment and restore boating access for visitors.

The dredging process is expected to take no more than 30 days, though work may be completed sooner depending on conditions.

For visitor safety, the boat launch parking lot will be closed for the duration of the project due to the presence of heavy equipment and active work zones.

The park’s North Beach will remain open and accessible throughout the project, allowing visitors to continue enjoying shoreline recreation.

Boaters needing river access during the closure are encouraged to use the nearby Fisherman's Access Boat Launch, located at 1450 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029, which provides direct access to the Colorado River.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and asked to avoid all active work areas.

Visit parks.nv.gov/news for updates.

03/31/2026

Join a ranger for an advanced hike here at Big Bend! All details are posted here in this flyer, for any additional questions feel free to message us or contact us via email at [email protected]

03/31/2026

Keep in mind, the south parking lot will be closed starting April 6 for some much needed dredging.
The north side of the park will remain open.

The boat launch at Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area will be temporarily closed beginning April 6, 2026 to allow for dredging operations in the park’s lagoon. The project will remove accumulated sediment and restore boating access for visitors.

The dredging process is expected to take no more than 30 days, though work may be completed sooner depending on conditions.

For visitor safety, the boat launch parking lot will be closed for the duration of the project due to the presence of heavy equipment and active work zones.

The park’s North Beach will remain open and accessible throughout the project, allowing visitors to continue enjoying shoreline recreation.

Boaters needing river access during the closure are encouraged to use the nearby Fisherman's Access Boat Launch, located at 1450 S Casino Dr, Laughlin, NV 89029, which provides direct access to the Colorado River.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and asked to avoid all active work areas.

Visit parks.nv.gov/news for updates.