Telephone Cove

To get to the beach you must go off road for about 4 miles on a dirt bumpy road so take your time but even big rvs and 5th wheels make it with no problem. Theres 2 unisex bathrooms they do smell but i seen a city worker come by and power wash the bathrooms and the toilets don't flush . The area is rocky so you must wear water shoes or sandals to walk around or go in water . You are allowed to set up tents rite front of the water so it makes it beautiful they have a big dumpster so make sure you clean up after yourself . It does get loud at night with people partying and playing loud music past mid night other then that nice place to be

The other reviews pretty much cover the high points. But, since we pull a big 5th wheel I'll add some big rig details. We tow a 40' 5W with a 4x4 dually. It's a little over 4 miles on a dirt road to get to the beach. We had no idea how often the road is graded or when it was last graded. We dropped the 5W in the huge RV parking lot between Aquarius and Riverside Casinos. It is conveniently located directly across the street from Riverside RV Park, where water is free, dump is $10.

We are on the road full time and our rig is our only home. So, even if it's free and beautiful we won't risk damaging our rig. As of the time of this review, the road in was not a big deal. If you have a big rig but no 4x4 you might want to check it out first, although there is a huge toy hauler here now being towed by a 2WD truck. There are a few rather steep-ish hills when you're leaving, but nothing even remotely resembling "hair pin turns." Just take it slow.

There's a seven day limit, but we didn't see any sign of anyone actually tracking it. If you have a choice, don't park near the dumpster. Flys and the smell were an issue in the first spot we picked. When a "clan" moved in next door (four generations, ten tents, kids and dogs) we were lucky enough to be able to move farther to the left side of the cove. As other reviewers mentioned, that is where there is a fairly good Verizon signal. 17.1 mbps download, 2.22 mbps upload on a weekday morning.

It does get busy on the weekend but it was not unreasonable while we were there. A neighbor was there two weekends earlier and said there was a large group making a lot of noise late into the night. Apparently there were complaints and the police rousted them the next morning. So it can be hit or miss. But on the weekdays it was a really lovely spot.

We've never been to the area before and were surprised how much the area has to offer. In Laughlin there are numerous casinos, a large entertainment venue (Brad Paisley and Toby Keith are upcoming celebrities), movie theaters. Security Postal Systems in Bull Head City offers $5 package pickup. There's also a Home Depot, Lowes, and Super Walmart. Grapevine Canyon, off Christmas Tree Pass, is lovely and has tons of petroglyphs. Walking trails in Laughlin lead to nice overlooks of the dam. There is also some nice hiking right from the cove.

This site is a must stay! It’s amazing! You are camping right on the water where else can you do that for free? The water is so beautiful and clear. It was the perfect place to get your kayaks and paddle boards out at. The beach was very clean of any kind of trash, a volunteer cleaned it every day. There was also a dumpster and put toilets. The road back to the site is about 5 miles and there are some blind turns and mildly steep hills. We had no problem getting there but we had to use our 4x4 to get out but only on one hill. The only downside to this place were the crazy coyotes but you can blame the people who not only feed them but all the ducks as well. We watched the coyotes come very very close to peoples campers in the morning. We were also told that they lured a Rottweiler out and killed it. So keep a close eye on your pets. To get cell service you walk all the way down the left of the beach, which honestly that’s were the best camping was it was always calm. There is also lots of hiking and exploring from the site.

The spot is awesome. For dry camping it’s hard to beat, but this place could definitely be hit or miss depending on what you’re looking for. It’s not far at all from Laughlin/Bullhead City and seems its very well known. When the weather/water warms up a bit this place is gonna be crowded for sure. Even on MLK weekend, it’s reached its max for a comfy distance between sites. On a similar note, there’s likely to be at least one or two local groups who don’t mind sharing their playlist with all their neighbors well into the night. The drive in isn’t too bad but might require finesse for larger rigs. Some have mentioned thd wind and I can attest that it is part of the flavor of this site. I wouldn’t have expected any wind this weekend as its been calm elsewhere in the vicinity. But, sure enough, a steady stiff breeze has remained a constant companion throughout our stay. Overall, it was absolutely worth the drive from Vegas. Absolutely beautiful spot and I’d visit again...though I’d be mindful of the weather and timing if quiet tranquility is what you seek.

Great spot to be in the water and enjoy things like swimming and kayaking etc. 3 different vault toilets on site and big dumpster. Theres only so much shore line and that what everyone santa to park by but theres plenty of areas. Had a guy in a van that obviously didnt understand what to close was and basically tryed taking over my site and telling me what to do. Be careful making friends while boondocking as they try and take advantage of the situation. Would definitely go back just pick your spot wisely. Road is a little rough coming in to the cove its about 5 miles so hang in there.

This is one of those spots that you dream of finding. We love parking right next to the water and this was the closest we ever found. We've been to Rincon and to Lone Rock, and this spot was just as awesome. We were nervous about the road, but our fears were unfounded. It was easy to get in and out in our 2wd Xterra towing a 17 foot coachman Viking. There were people down there with 40 foot 5th wheels and huge class A's. I think it depends on your confidence and skill level and if you feel comfortable off road. We mostly park in precarious road situations. Lake Mead National Recreation Park just regraded everything so the road is the best it's been in years.

No ATT signal. Low Verizon. No TMobile signal.

We were there at the same time as the previous poster, and we saw them parked down by the entry way. If you drive further down there are more spots and less day trippers. We met the people in the toy hauler as well and they let us float on their huge swan and flamingo floats. What luck!

But it was spring break and it's near one of the biggest party areas in Nevada. We expected there to be some noise from non-RV day parties. It is spring break in Bullhead City area. There is going to be noise. It wasn't bad at all though and the day people seemed to come and go quickly. RV people come and go, so I think being willing to move to a better spot if you can't get a good one immediately, is probably a good thing. I hear from others there that it's pretty hit or miss, sometimes it's busy, sometimes it's not, but it's always free!

In the mornings the water is like glass and you can take out your kayak and glide. It's quiet and peaceful and soul soothing. There is bountiful amounts of hiking. There's pit toilets and a huge trash can. We parked near some really fun campers and had a ball of a time! I was sad to leave. I bet this place is hotter than hell in the summer!

We will definitely be back again. Wake up for the sunrise.

Now don’t misunderstand, we originally LOVED this beautiful little-known gem when here in Feb 2015. BUT now (mid-March 2017) the word must have gotten out, it’s not so great. First the hairy 5ml washboard dirt track in has some very steep gradients (esp when leaving) on scrabbly rocks, with tight blind turns - novice RV-haulers beware. Next, maybe it was some school holiday period but there were at least 25 RV’s – five times what we found the last time - and many noisy/families/kids here, on a midweek day. 3 RVs were selfishly parallel-parked along the (beautiful tree-lined clear water cove) beach occupying space that could have accommodated 8 other RV’s, and another had junk piled outside looking like it had been here far longer than the posted “Max 7-night stay” limit. (A Ranger did come by at 4pm, but by boat, and never set foot ashore). At the time we arrived (near noon, not late) it was already pretty 'full' all along the waterside and there was really only one spot we could go for (avoiding selfishly camping close by the boat-launch area, which some others did later); we managed to squeeze our 5th wheel end-on into one gap between 2 day-tripping SUV families; when one left they were soon replaced by 4 selfish teenagers who opened their car doors so everyone had to listen to their ‘music’ (for want of a better word), the loud-mouthed boy threw rocks at approaching ducks, his every other word started with ‘F’, they carved graffiti in a tree truck, and finally left leaving trash on the beach. They were soon replaced by a big toy-hauler trailer squeezing at an angle into the gap with their 3 other vehicles, though they tried to 'give us our space'. The second night had a large noisy family on our other side; after dark lighting a fire well away from their own RV but very close to us with chemicals-induced-fire smoke blowing into our windows (too hot to survive with them closed), making us having to move back 20ft from the waterside (lucky we hadn’t completely undocked the truck), but then still got noise and fumes from their generator. We left after that 2nd night, having intended to stay here for 7. Cell service spotty. The water is cold but nice for kids, but if you seek solitude and peace and quiet, forget it!

We dropped our 40ft 5th wheel at a Laughlin casino in order to scout this area first.

Turned out to be a good choice!

While most of the road is good, there were a few spots where the dirt road was a steep sharp turning (hairpin) incline (20 degree) on a maybe 12ft wide road. There was no way we were going to chance rolling our 5th wheel. Shorter trailers (< 30ft), class C's, B's or motorhomes can navigate this terrain with caution.

If you manage to get past these difficult spots, the reward is great. Lake front access and views with toilets. They even have rolls of trash bags on site. Unfortunately, some campers still cant keep the area clean.

This campground was a happy surprise for us. We arrived at 5:45 pm after sundown and set up in the dark as quickly as possible, happy to be near a bathroom(vault toilets) and to have somewhere to stop and sleep. When we woke up we were treated to a gorgeous view of the Colorado River/Lake Mohave out our van windows. Each site had a fire ring and a tree planted for shade, all sites looked over the beach and had bathrooms close by. The only reason we didn't plant ourselves there for as long as possible was my inability to get reception enough to work by. The road down to the cove was graded and only rough in a few spots where it looked like larger RVs struggled a bit on steep hills, but we managed quite easily in our van. I would say the road is doable for a Class A if experienced in managing steep inclines.
The vault toilets were clean and there is a dumpster for trash which is nice. Only issue was a few inconsiderates running their generator all night but it was ignorable. We spotted a coyote on the way in so be aware that there are critters like that about.