Below Laughlin the Colorado River settles into a wide, warm, slow-moving stretch past Needles, California. It's river boating at its most relaxed: sandbars to pull up on, riverside parks and beaches, palm-lined banks, and the dramatic red rock of Topock Gorge and the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge waiting to the south.
Overview
Most Needles trips are a river cruise with stops — a beach or sandbar to swim from, a slow pass through the scenery, and time to just float. Groups who want a destination head south toward Topock Gorge, one of the prettiest stretches of the whole river. Water sports are on the menu wherever the river opens up.
What’s included
- Watersports and equipment
- Cooler full of ice and water
- Swim noodles
Available add-ons
- Food and beverage catering
Boarding location
- We launch from the Needles boat ramp at 1701 W. Broadway St, Needles, CA — about 25 minutes south of Laughlin on Needles Hwy.
- Staying at a riverfront rental or resort with a dock? Ask us — we can often start from there.
Good to know. River levels change with dam releases, so departure times may shift a little to suit the water. We'll confirm the best window for your date.
Boat Needles with us
Send us your date, group size and what you want out of the day.