Visit Davis Dam, Arizona & Nevada

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Davis Dam is on the Colorado River, about 70 miles (110 km) downstream from Hoover Dam. It stretches across the border between Arizona and Nevada and forms Lake Mohave. Davis Dam’s purpose is to re-regulate releases from Hoover Dam upstream, and facilitate the delivery of Colorado River water to Mexico. Bullhead City was originally a town for workers building the dam, which makes sense if you know that Davis Dam was originally called Bullhead Dam. You know now. Access: Parking is available near the dam site, but, as of April 2004, the roadway across Davis Dam is closed to all vehicles; pedestrian and bicycle access to the dam is still allowed. The old roadway is now an extension of the Heritage Trail system. Barriers have been placed on the former road at each end of the earthen dam. The facility is heavily patrolled by security forces who strictly enforce parking regulations. Nearby: Bullhead City, Arizona Laughlin, Nevada Davis Camp Davis Dam Power Plant Activities: Boating Camping Fishing Picnicking Water Sports TIPS: Boat tours are offered from Laughlin and Bullhead City

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