Bullhead City, Arizona
Bullhead City is a city of 42,496 people in Mohave County, Arizona, founded in 1942.
Why visit Bullhead City
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 144 places to eat, 35 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Riverside Cinema 6-PLEX, Laughlin Stadium 9 Cinemas, Hardyville Cemetery and Homestake Mine.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 111°F; December lows average 44°F.
Weather in Bullhead City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bullhead City
Bullhead City is a city located on the Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona, United States, 97 miles (156 km) south of Las Vegas, Nevada, and directly across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, whose casinos and ancillary services supply much of the employment for Bullhead City. Bullhead City is located at the southern end of Lake Mohave.
From the Wikipedia article Bullhead City, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Don's Celebrity Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.9 mi
1650 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Museums and landmarks16
Hardyville Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Pioneer cemetery in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona, US
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Homestake Mine
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Don Laughlin's Classic Auto Exhibition Hall
Museum · 2.9 mi
1650 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Don Laughlin's Classic Car Collection - First Floor Showroom
Museum · 2.9 mi
1650 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Scooter's Family Fun Center
Monument and historic site · 3.7 mi
2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City
Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial (Yarnell)
Monument and historic site · 5.0 mi
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Hiking and trails · 4.8 mi
Laughlin Ranch Golf Course
Golf course · 1.7 mi
18 hole Par 72
1360 William Hardy Drive, Bullhead City
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes144
Black Mountain Bistro & Bar
Restaurant · Bistro · 3.7 mi
1595 Mohave Drive, Bullhead City
Mo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
Casa Serrano
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.0 mi
1650 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
Megatoppers Pizza Joint
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.8 mi
832 Gemstone Avenue, Bullhead City
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.7 mi
1900 South Casino Drive
Mo-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-23:00
Bonito Guadalajara
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
1778 AZ-95, Bullhead City
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
132 more on the map.
History
The earliest inhabitants of the Colorado River Valley were the Mojave people. The rich soil and plentiful water provided the valley's natives with the necessities to create a prosperous farming community. According to Mojave legend, life began on Spirit Mountain, the highest peak visible from the Bullhead City area.
The first account of European contact was with Spanish explorer Melchor Díaz, who in 1540 documented his travels in what is now northwestern Mohave County. He recounts meeting a large population of natives who referred to themselves as the Pipa Aha Macav, meaning "People by the River". From "Aha Macav" came the shortened name "Mojave" (also spelled "Mohave"). While Mohave County uses the modern English spelling, the tribe retains the traditional Spanish spelling "Mojave". Both are correct, and both are pronounced "Moh-hah-vee".
Father Francisco Garces, a Franciscan missionary and explorer, crossed the Colorado River in the Bullhead City area in 1774.
From the History section of Bullhead City, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay35
Tropicana Laughlin Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
2121 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Aquarius Casino Resort
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
1900 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Harrah's Laughlin Beach Resort & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
2900 South Casino Drive, Laughlin
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School
School · 4.3 mi
625 Marina Blvd, Bullhead City
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East
School · 2.2 mi
945 Thumb Butte, Bullhead City
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
School · 4.3 mi
625 Marina Blvd, Bullhead City
Healthcare6
Map of Bullhead City
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 45°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 47°F | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 51°F | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 87°F | 57°F | 0.1 in |
| May | 96°F | 66°F | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 107°F | 73°F | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 111°F | 81°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 109°F | 81°F | 0.5 in |
| Sep | 103°F | 73°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 89°F | 61°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 50°F | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 44°F | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bullhead City (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mohave County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-08-09: Willow Fire (Fire)
- 2013-07-02: Dean Peak Fire (Fire)
- 2010-03-18: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Laughlin 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Fort Mohave 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Mohave Valley 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Golden Valley 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Needles 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Kingman 31 mi east, about 51 min by car
- New Kingman-Butler 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Desert Hills 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Lake Havasu City 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Boulder City 54 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bullhead City Arizona 4, Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hardyville Cemetery 2013-09-08 14-33-10, grekit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Homestake Nevada mine shafts, National Park Service inventory, Public domain
- Mohave Generating Station (4238083251), Alan Stark from Goodyear, AZ, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Laughlin River Lodge, Toohool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Golden Nugget Laughlin 2018, Toohool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Horse Carriage (2543516478), Rennett Stowe from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Collared Dove (2542600871), Rennett Stowe from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Colorado Belle, Toohool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Pioneer Casino @ Laughlin (3591376552), Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Laughlin hill (2544332356), Rennett Stowe from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino (Laughlin, Nevada), Cathixx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tropicana Laughlin, Toohool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laughlin, Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino (Nevada) (5), Pierre André Leclercq, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laughlin, Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino (Nevada) (3), © Pierre André, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laughlin, Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino (Nevada) (2), © Pierre André, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laughlin, Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino at night en 2016, © Pierre André, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edgewater Hotel and Casino, Toohool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mojave AZ - panoramio (1), don mario, CC BY 3.0
- Tropicana Express Train, Thomas from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Laughlin, Nevada from United 83 (5447061569), InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fernando Carcamo 2014b, bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Boxcino-Fights-Winners2 (12842794054), bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Boxcino-Fights-Gonzalez-Carcamo2 (12842467993), bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Boxcino-Fights-Petrov-Popazov2 (12842464863), bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Miguel Ángel González 2014, bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Boxcino-Fights-Petrov-Popazov3 (12842803494), bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Boxcino-Fights-Petrov-Popazov (12842392225), bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Boxcino-Fights-Winners (12842452273), bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Boxcino-Fights-Rudd-Neequaye (12842801084), bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Fernando Carcamo 2014, bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Chris Rudd 2014, bannerboxing, CC BY 2.0
- Aquarius Casino Resort, Toohool, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino in Laughlin, NV, Cathixx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Aquarius Casino Resort (Laughlin, Nevada), Cathixx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edgewater Hotel & Casino (Laughlin, Nevada), Cathixx, CC BY-SA 3.0
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