Tourism is a primary economic activity. More than 5 million people travel through Bullhead City annually. The year-round sunshine makes it perfect for families, retirees and vacationers — whether they are looking to escape the winter cold or want to enjoy the area's vast summer water recreation opportunities.

Water sports on the Colorado River and Lake Mohave, where you can take an exciting spin on a personal watercraft, or a leisurely cruise aboard your choice of several Colorado River tour boats.

You can also rent a patio boat, houseboat, powerboat, canoe or kyaak and chart your own course on the warm, clear waters of Lake Mohave or the cool, flowing Colorado River.

hiking, off-road vehicle sports, hunting, exploring ghost towns, rockhounding and prospecting are just a few of the recreational activities available in the neighboring desert around Bullhead City. Gambling in Laughlin, across the river, is also a major attraction of the area.

There is so much to do here. Our river and nearby Lake Mohave are great for water sports and boast some fo the nation's best sportfishing. For more than 15 years the area held a world record for the largest freshwater striped bass ever caught!

Seasoned fishing guides can take you where the fish really are. Todd Parker is a fishing guide for the Colorado river system & lakes in western Arizona for Largemouth and Striped Bass, Trout, Crappie, Catfish and Sunfish. You can contact him at Bullhead City, Arizona (928)754-3160 or by email.

You can enjoy hiking, boating and camping, visit an old mining camp or the historic Route 66 town of Oatman. Bullhead City is perfect for golf, bird watching, canoeing, swimming or just plain relax and enjoy clean air, cool water, great weather, unspoiled desert landscape and amazing sunsets.

Affordable accommodations await. Select from over 12,000 hotel and motel rooms, or bring your RV and choose from thousands of full-hook-up campsites. You can even camp right at the water's edge.