Laughlin Destination Guide

Laughlin Transportation

Located in the southeastern tip of Nevada, Laughlin does share an airport with Bullhead City, AZ. It only has flights from Allegiant, Sun Country and Sun Fest Airlines. Interstates 15 and 40 will bring drivers from the Los Angeles area to Laughlin. Visitors from Flagstaff, AZ will also find it a straight shot on I-40 to get here.

Laughlin FAQ

1. Why Is Laughlin a vacation destination?

Located on the Colorado River, Laughlin is a favorite of people who like to golf, boat, fish, water sky or even white water raft. Lodging and dining are both reasonably priced and with casino's like the Flamingo Hilton and Gold Nugget, its easy to see why 4.6 million people visit Laughlin every year.

2. When is the best time to visit Laughlin?

Because it is located south of most of Nevada's other tourists destinations, Laughlin is a popular place during the winter. Golfers, boaters and hikers from colder climates have long come to Laughlin for a last blast of summer.

3. What are the best golf courses are in Laughlin?

The Desert Lake Golf Course, which is just across the state line in Bullhead, AZ, is an area bastion of beach golf in the middle of the desert. Desert Lakes mixes palm tree-lined fairways with craggy desert rock features.

Another value-priced course is Mojave Resort Golf Club was designed by the same team that worked with Pete Dye on the courses at Paiute Resort in Las Vegas. Here the similarities are noticeable everywhere except the price. Mojave Resort is usually half the price of any course at Paiute.

4. What's the toughest course in Laughlin?

Emerald River Golf Club has a rating of 73.6 and a slope of 144. There's no question why most of the course's business comes from casino visitors. The locals have played the course and now go somewhere easier.

5. If I love golf, but need to get a little more adrenaline pumping. What can I do in Laughlin?

If you are staying in a casino hotel, many will be able to set up a whitewater rafting or kayaking trip on the Colorado River. Or you can contact Colorado River Tours or Desert River Outfitters to set up almost any kind of trip down the river.