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Bullhead City is in west-central Mohave County, located on the east side of the Colorado River near the juncture of Arizona, California and Nevada. Among Arizona's fastest growing communities, it is the sister city to Laughlin, Nevada, and 90 minutes from Las Vegas. Bullhead City began as the headquarters for the Davis Dam and Lake Mohave construction in the 1940's. Today, the city serves a trade area population exceeding 144,000. With 11 major casino/resort hotels, Laughlin employs 14,000 people, most of whom make their home in Bullhead City.
Scenic Attractions
The Colorado River and Lake Mead National Recreation Area (including Lake Mohave) offer area visitors year-round, water-related recreation. The 67-mile long Lake Mohave is the gateway to the Lake Mead Recreation Area. Visitors camp, fish, houseboat, sail, water ski, jet ski, sailboard, sunbathe, swim and picnic. Along Lake Mohave are waterfront resorts, expansive beaches and excellent swimming conditions. The Black Mountain Range east of Bullhead City provides for a variety of recreational opportunities, including off-road vehicle use, hiking, photography, rock hounding and exploring ghost towns. Big horn sheep, mule deer, quail and dove attract hunters to the mountains. South of Bullhead City is the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge with waterfowl, other bird varieties and fishing.
Community Facilities
Bullhead City offers a wide range of community facilities including a public library, public parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, boat launch facilities, a municipal swimming pool, senior center, Boys & Girls Club, Little League and other organized sports facilities. Commercial facilities include a roller-skating rink, two nine-hole and three 18-hole golf courses, a multi-screen theater, health/fitness centers and watercraft rentals.
Area Schools
Bullhead City has one of rural Arizona's best educational systems. Children and adults have many educational opportunities in Bullhead City.
Mohave Community College and Northern Arizona University's programs serve the higher education needs in the community. The Bullhead City Elementary School District No. 15 serves the entire community for grade levels K-8. The Colorado River Union School District No. 2 - with two high schools - serves the 9-12 grade levels.
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Roads
The closest major roadways to Bullhead City are I-40 that runs East to West across the country, US-68, and US-95 which goes North at the California border.
Distances Between towns/cities
The nearest cities and towns to Bullhead City are Laughlin, Nevada, that is roughly 5 miles away. The towns of Mesquite Creek, Mohave Valley, Willow Valley, and Arizona Village are less than 20 miles from Bullhead City. The city of Las Vegas, Nevada is approximately 90 miles northwest of Bullhead City, and the city of Phoenix, Arizona is roughly 200 miles from Bullhead City.
Airports
The airport closest to Bullhead City is the Laughlin/Bullhead International that is close to 4 miles away. McCarran International is roughly 80 miles away and Kingman Airport is approximately 50 miles away. Other public use airports in the Bullhead City area are Sun Valley, Eagle Airpark, and Kidwell.
Terrain
Bullhead City is settled along the delightful Colorado River. Bullhead City is also close to the area where Nevada, Arizona, and California meet. Bullhead City has magnificent rolling hills, high mountains, mystical desert areas, and numerous cacti patches with blooming flowers.
Population
Noted in the 2000 census, Bullhead City had a population close to 34,000.
Jobs
The major sector of employment in Bullhead City is entertainment, recreation, food services, and art with 48.2%. Retail trade employs approximately 12%. Education and health services employ close to 10.2% of the work force population.
Schools
In the community of Bullhead City is the Northwestern School of Real Estate. Within 100 miles, however, are the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Mohave Community College, and Loma Linda University.
Types of Housing
Bullhead City offers housing for all types of individuals. There are condos, apartments, hotels, town-houses, and homes that range from big to small. The homes in Bullhead City are ranging from approximately $80,000-$300,000.
Interesting Facts
Bullhead began with the name Hardyville back when William Harrison Hardy began the operation of a ferry, trading post, and inn on the Colorado River in 1864.
Attractions
Riverview Golf Club has all the features of a full 18-hole championship course with water hazards, wave-like terrain, and full size greens.
Needles Municipal Golf course is a championship course with relatively flat wide open fairways, water hazards, natural sand traps, large trees and plush greens.
Mount Nutt Wilderness consists of an eight-mile-long stretch of the central portion of the Black Mountains. Nutt Mountain presides at an elevation of 5,216 feet and is over a colorful and wild terrain. This wilderness is home to over 100 desert bighorn sheep. Hiking, camping, hunting, photography, and rock scrambling opportunities are varied and challenging.
Bullhead Community Park offers quick access to the blue waters of the Colorado River and has a boat launch ramp. Many individual ramadas (shelters roofed with brush or branches designed to provide shade), swing sets, a playground, horseshoe pits, and picnic tables are available. Bullhead City Community Park has two Little League fields and a Bobby Sox field.
Special Events
Bullhead City has many special events. Rodeos, demolition derbies, Bluegrass festivals, and an annual Harley run are regular events. There are also powerboat races, chili cook-offs, and community barbecues that provide family fun and entertainment.
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