Davis Camp Park

Friday afternoon we arrive. The area by the river was full. We snagged a space in the 2nd row. We soon learned that jet skies were the order of the weekend. They started zipping up and down the river at 0900 stopped sometime after dark. There is a quiet time I think 10 to 9. Regardless we had loud music till well after midnight both Friday and Saturday. Sunday the weekend crew packed up and we’re gone by 7pm Sunday night was lovely as was Monday . Silly me booking a campsite along the Colorado River on a weekend. I have learned my lesson!

We drove in here at 4pm but the office was closed. It’s a huge park with lots of sections so we had to drive around and study the map to figure out how it all worked and the costs of the different areas. We left disappointed. It seems if you don’t need hookups then you can park in an area down by the river. There are a few portable toilets there but no showers, no tables and no fire pits. That’s $20 just to park there and use the toilets. It costs more for hookups but they are all on top of each other. There is a nice day use area with tables under a shade roof but you can’t park up close so it’s all pointless. We ended up going to a casino, so many great rates there and if I’m going to pay $20 I want something. Yes the car park was nice in front of the river but there’s no privacy. Back to boondocking for us! So much nicer!

This was our first stay at Davis Camp. Appreciated the opportunity to use the dump and fill up with fresh water amenities, but otherwise took advantage of the dry-camp sites, at the north end, right on the water.
PROS: Clean and quiet sites with stunning river views. Laundry was a top priority for us and we found the laundry room tidy, with a small trade-a-book library. It was $1 to wash and $1 to dry. Internet (Verizon and ATT) was fine, due to proximity to Bullhead City and Laughlin.
CONS: Though we didn’t use the washrooms, at the north end, we weren’t tempted! They could have used a bit more service. Otherwise, we were a little put off by the wind. When asked if it this wind was normal (steady gusts between 15-25 mph the entire stay) the Ranger joked , “it blows from the north for 6 months, then the south for 6 months.” !! Still, a great overall experience.

First of all, there are several camping options - FHU, W&E only and No Hookups. We stayed in the no hook-up area which is right on the river. $20 is expensive for no utilities, but the spots are literally on the river and comes with a shelter and picnic table. Plus, we used the dump station on our way in (from boondocking in Lake Havasu) and again on the way out.

It's also only a 2 mile walk to Laughlin if casinos are your thing. Even if you don't gamble, there are so many casinos they compete for your attention with some good restaurants, cheap drinks and live entertainment.

There is a laundry mat on site as well ($1 each for washer and dryer). AT&T (116 down / 25 up) was a little stronger than Verizon, but both worked well and we were able to get lots of work done (and stream some shows).

Overall, it's a great spot to dump your tanks, fill up with water and get some laundry done before heading back out on the road. Would be a great place to stay overnight to take care of the above mentioned, or to spend a week enjoying the Colorado River as we did. The only drawback for us was the wind - which was relentless for several days before calming down.

We have been going to Davis Camp for years, but only for day visits. We go to photograph migrating birds throughout the year. Now that we have our cargo trailer camper conversion done, we actually wanted to try camping here. We originally planned on staying two nights but ended up staying just one. Reason for leaving early was the fact that as we were relaxing by the water in the evening we had a skunk walk through our camp, then another, then another. You get the picture. Then a raccoon. Normally we would just let them be, but we had our dogs, and every time a skunk appeared our dogs would go crazy and the last thing we needed was a sprayed dog! I truly think it had a lot to do with our campsite. It was located at the end of the dry campsites which allowed for easy passage to the water for the animals. So on that note we will come back in a few months when it’s cooler, pick a different campsite away from animal travel and closer to a water spigot. My only negative feedback for the Park is they need to rake the sites on a regular basis to get rid of old bottle caps, and small trash. Have more water spigots available.I know the wildlife is beyond their control and usually enjoyable.

Positive feedback: trash cans easily accessible at each site.
Shade canopies, with tables.
Sites right on the water ( dry camping)
Regular restrooms and showers on the upper level with portable toilets near campsites for people who don’t want to or can’t walk up the stairs.
Plenty of sites to choose from ( dry )

My tips for camping here:

If you enjoy the quiet, camp here in the winter. Summer brings the party crowd and extreme heat.
IF you don’t need full hookup sites take advantage of the waterfront sites. Beautiful views, birdwatching, resident ducks. It’s also cheaper.

SIde note: Dry sites are first come first serve. There is a 5 dollar fee for each pet up to 2 pets.

If you don’t need full hook-ups, the partial and dry camping areas looked much better. We stayed in the full hook-up area which was about 40% snow birds 60% trailer park. It was not a clean area. The day-use area near the river is nice. If it had not been as hot of a day, it would have been way better to just stay in a casino parking lot for the night, but it was nice having access to showers.

I read some of the other reviews and they are right as far as close sites but if you want to dry camp it’s fantastic. Right on the water. 20.00 a night plus 5.00 per pet (up to two). We have stayed here several times during the winter months. I imagine that summertime would be packed with people and boats. Close to Laughlin, Bullhead for shopping and laundry. This is one of our go to places when passing through. And they didn’t charge us extra for an additional car like the state parks do.