Needles, California travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Needles is a city in California on the border with Arizona near the Colorado River.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 10 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Needles

Needles Regional Museum

Rivers Edge Golf Course

18 holes, par 70, 6,515 yards.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Nov–Apr. Summer highs reach about 110°F; winter lows dip to about 45°F. Very hot (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Feb and Jan.

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
HII Lake Havasu City Airport, Lake Havasu City — 23 mi away. Directions
BLD Boulder City Municipal Airport, Boulder City — 78 mi away. Directions
LAS Harry Reid International Airport, Las Vegas — 91 mi away (major hub). Directions

I-40 passes to the south of the city before crossing the Colorado River and entering Arizona.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $28–$83 a night (typical $55), from 8 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$70, mid-range ~$130, comfortable ~$250.

Options are grouped as Camping in the Sleep guide ↓.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Needles Regional Museum
Lunch River City Pizza Co.
Afternoon Rivers Edge Golf Course

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.

Understand

Climate

Get in

By car

I-40 passes to the south of the city before crossing the Colorado River and entering Arizona.

By train

Needles is a stop along Amtrak's daily Southwest Chief line between Los Angeles and Chicago. The westbound train arrives at 12:49AM and the eastbound train arrives at 12:56AM.