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Price
$5/night
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Reservable
Sites
30 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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Learn more about alerts →Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground
27.6632, -82.3737
Paddlers and trail riders within an hour of Tampa get the most out of this place. The Little Manatee River is right there for kayaking, the Oxbow Trail earns its reputation, and sites 1, 3, and 5 have paved pads that make setup easy. Spring mornings on the water are hard to beat.
Heavy RVs will fight the deep sugar sand on most sites trying to level out. Summer is genuinely brutal here: shade is sparse, heat pushes past 90°F, bugs are thick, and afternoon storms can flood trails. The campground also sits inland, not on the river.
Context for the broader area surrounding Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Located 8 miles north of the City of Laughlin on the Nevada side and 10 miles north of Bullhead City on the Arizona side of the Colorado River. Lake Mohave resulted from the construction of Davis Dam which spans the Colorado River below Hoover Dam, a portion of the Boulder Canyon Project. On the Arizona side of the river and managed by the Mohave County Parks Department (1-877-757-0915) is Davis Dam Camp, a campground and day use area well appointed for the physically challenged angler and also has boat launching facilities, numerous campsites, RV hookups, and picnic areas. Davis Dam Camp was built to house the workers who constructed Davis Dam. A few of the original camp buildings remain, although they have been altered. Available fish species include rainbow trout, striped bass, and catfish. The City of Laughlin has numerous casinos, lodging, eating establishment, and entertainment.<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Parker+Dam">Parker Dam</a> and <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Davis+Dam">Davis Dam</a> (originally named Bullshead) comprise the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Parker-Davis%20Project">Parker-Davis Project.</a>
Take US 95 south from Las Vegas about 30 miles, east on State Highway 164. Parking is available near the dam site but, <b>as of April 2004, the roadway across Davis Dam is closed to all vehicles; pedestrian and bicycle access to the dam is still allowed.</b>
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Spring offers the best balance of pleasant temperatures (typical highs 75–85°F, lows 55–65°F), lower humidity, and fewer afternoon storms. Wildflowers and fresh green growth appear in sandhills and hammocks, bird activity peaks, and river paddling is excellent on calm mornings. Summer brings heat regularly above 90°F, bugs, and afternoon thunderstorms that can flood trails. Reviewers specifically criticize June's brutal heat and lack of shade. Late fall through early spring remains the most comfortable window for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Heavy rains occasionally transform trails quickly, so check conditions before heading out.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Campsites include water and electrical pedestals, a fire ring, and a picnic table; the campground also has a modern bathhouse and a dump station.
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