Katherine Landing Campground

Lakeside basecamp with clean showers and walkable marina amenities

InsideLake Mead National Recreation Area

Overview

Set steps from Lake Mohave, Katherine Landing Campground is a practical, no‑frills basecamp with lake access and easy proximity to Bullhead City and Laughlin. You get 173 developed sites screened by landscaping, a short stroll to the marina and swim beach, and a mellow, family‑friendly vibe.

Campsites & Facilities

Expect concrete picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills, shared water spigots, and clean modern restrooms. Hot showers are available (typically a small fee), plus a sanitary dump station and a tidy laundry room. Sites vary in size—some are spacious, others can feel short for rigs over ~35 feet. There are no site hookups here. If you need full hookups, the adjacent concessionaire‑run RV park offers them as a separate facility.

Connectivity & Services

You’ll find pay Wi‑Fi via Access Parks and generally workable cell service (recent campers report T‑Mobile 5G excellent, Verizon LTE and AT&T 5G good). Near-camp conveniences include a café/restaurant, a well‑stocked marina store, and fuel on both land and water.

On the Water

This is a water‑sports launchpad: rent boats and gear at the marina, swim at the designated beach, paddle quiet coves, or go after largemouth, smallmouth, and stripers. Kayaking and scuba diving are popular when conditions cooperate.

Trails, Coves & Nearby Exploring

From camp, the Lake View Trail is about 4.7 miles round trip (moderate), while Fisherman’s Trail is a short, easy walk to Turkey Cove. Popular shoreline spots include Turkey, Sand, and Arizona Telephone Coves; more coves—like Cabinsite, Princess, and Telephone—are a short drive away. The area also has hiking, picnicking, and some interesting historic and rock art sites.

Vibe & Wildlife

Reviews consistently call it quiet and well kept. It can be breezy at times, but the trees help. Keep an eye out for the occasional burro wandering through.

Fees & Logistics

The campground is generally first‑come, first‑served year‑round. Nightly rates are commonly in the $20–$24 range, with a 50% discount for Senior/Access passes. Expect a small fee for hot showers. A stay limit of up to 30 days is reported. While the campground appears on Recreation.gov, you don’t book it there. Marina boat rentals have set return times and require a security deposit. For any operational changes or alerts, check the NPS Katherine Landing page before you go.

Best Time to Visit

Weekends—especially holiday weekends—see the biggest crowds around the marina and swim beach; show up earlier in the day to snag a site and smoother check‑in. Early and late light are best for shoreline views and photos, with calmer, quieter moments before the marina gets busy.

Pros

Walkable to the marina, swim beach, store and café
Clean restrooms, hot showers, and on-site laundry
Large first-come campground with some privacy and an RV dump station

Cons

No electric hookups at the campsites
First-come, first-served only; not reservable on Recreation.gov
Paid Wi‑Fi is available but often slow

Tips

Arrive early on weekends and holidays—sites are first‑come, first‑served.
Bring small bills for the hot showers, which require a modest fee.
Need hookups? Book the separate RV park instead of the dry campground.
If your rig is over ~35 feet, scout site length before committing.
Renting a boat? Ask about return times and required security deposits at the marina.