Plan Your Laughlin Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Cheap casino town on the Colorado with sneaky good golf

Laughlin is a low-key casino town on the Colorado River with surprisingly good golf. Mojave Resort is a top-notch course, the casinos keep drinks cheap and tables running, and the whole trip costs a fraction of Vegas. Fly into Vegas and drive 90 minutes south or into Laughlin-Bullhead City Airport.

The best courses, bars, and rentals in Laughlin — curated for groups.

4 coursesSpring, FallIFP (10 min drive)10-50k population

Courses

Mojave Resort Golf Club

Premium

Best course in the Laughlin area — well-conditioned resort layout with mountain and river valley views

$50-$110resortPar 72 · 6,939 yds

Emerald River Golf Course

Solid

Flat and forgiving course right in Laughlin — cheap, walkable, and perfect for a warm-up round

$30-$65parklandPar 72 · 6,301 ydsWalkable

Desert Lakes Golf Course

Solid

Well-maintained 18-hole course in Bullhead City with lakes, mature trees, and mountain backdrop — solid value across the river

$35-$65desertPar 71 · 6,418 ydsWalkable

Chaparral Country Club

Solid

Semi-private course in Bullhead City with mature trees and a well-maintained layout

$35-$70desertPar 72 · 6,600 ydsWalkable

Where to Stay

houseSleeps 10-16

$300-$900/night

Bullhead City across the river — vacation rentals with pools and river access

private poolriver viewsBBQ grillgame room

lodgeSleeps 8-16

$200-$600/night

Casino hotels along the Laughlin Strip — Harrah's, Aquarius, Don Laughlin's Riverside

casino accesspoolon-site diningriver views

Dining

The Range Steakhouse (Harrah's)

$$$

steakhouse

Best steakhouse in Laughlin — Harrah's in-house spot with river views and solid cuts

Joe's Crab Shack

seafood

Riverfront seafood with a loud, fun vibe — buckets of crab and cold beer

The Gourmet Room (Don Laughlin's Riverside)

$$$

upscale

Old-school fine dining in the original Laughlin casino — surprisingly good for a small town

Pints Brewery & Sports Bar

brewpub

Local brewpub with house-made beers and pub food — good casual group dinner option

Nightlife

Aquarius Casino Bar

Late Night

casino bar

Biggest casino floor in Laughlin with cheap drinks, live entertainment, and a lively crowd

Losers Bar (Harrah's)

Late Night

dive

No-frills casino bar with the cheapest drinks on the strip — embrace the name

Splash Cabaret (Aquarius)

Late Night

casino bar

Late-night lounge with live music and entertainment — Laughlin's closest thing to a nightclub

Activities

Casino Hopping on the Riverwalk

casino3-5 hours$0-$300/pp

Walk the mile-long riverwalk hitting Harrah's, Aquarius, Edgewater, and Don Laughlin's — cheap tables and free drinks

Jet Ski Rental on Colorado River

water sports2-4 hours$60-$120/pp

Rip around the Colorado River between the casinos — surprisingly scenic canyon waters

Lake Mohave Kayaking

kayakinghalf day$40-$80/pp

Paddle through slot canyons on Lake Mohave — turquoise water and canyon walls

Route 66 Day Trip to Oatman

hiking3-4 hours$0-$20/pp

Ghost town on old Route 66 with wild burros, saloons, and staged gunfights — 30 minutes from Laughlin

Laughlin River Lodge Shooting Range

shooting2-3 hours$30-$70/pp

Desert shooting range near Bullhead City with pistol and rifle options

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