Ive been going to the river for ever. usaully during the hot summers i would stay in Laughlin. when im out i launch at Needles marina. they have a great park. full hookups at every site if you like to camp, pool, spa, laundry, grass areas, docks, gas, and air if tires get low. the ramp can get slick during the summer. i always go there when i camp. very friendly. i launch there 99% of the time and run the river south all the way to havasu. plentty deep. best part is i very rarlly see jet ski renters down that far.