Davis Dam slows the Colorado just north of Laughlin Nevada and Bullhead City Arizona. On the upriver side of the Davis Dam lies Lake Mohave. Hydro generation is shared by the bordering states Arizona and Nevada. The dam itself rises above the spillway and generating station in these photos:
For a couple of miles south of the dam the Nevada side of the river has been developed into a park with several trails, rest spots, shelters, and even a grassy area near the dam.
The Arizona side has been set aside as an rv park with both
fully served sites further back and unserviced sites right on the water. This
is a smokin’ great spot to camp for a while and watch the Colorado race past. Sorry for the lousy
photo:
If you (like us) live in a northern locale with green
everywhere you might be thinking that the Nevada side is still under construction. Not
so – maybe some coloured rock and a few plants coming up to complete the
picture but that’s about it. Like living on a different planet. And a nice warm
one.
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