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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2023
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area's day use section has a couple stretches of sandy river beach with shaded picnic tables.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2023
The bend of the Colorado for which the Recreation Area took its name.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2023
View of the Nevada State Recreation Area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2023
Tables have an accessible paved walkway leading to them.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2023
A simple boat launch area inside the State Recreation Area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2023
Nevada's Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2023
The Recreation Area has a campground that can accommodate RVs.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2023
Trailheads for multiple hiking trails within the park begin across from the bathroom building at the campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2023
The Big Sandy hiking trail inside Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/16/2023
The Swift Water hiking trail inside the park.