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

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