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Needles, California

Needles is a city in San Bernardino County, in the Mojave Desert region of Southern California. Situated on the western banks of the Colorado River, Needles is located near the California border with Arizona and Nevada.

Type CityPopulation 4,931

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Served by Needles Airport (EED).

History

Needles is a city in San Bernardino County, in the Mojave Desert region of Southern California. Situated on the western banks of the Colorado River, Needles is located near the California border with Arizona and Nevada. The city is accessible via Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 95. The population was 4,931 at the 2020 census, up from 4,844 at the 2010 census.

Airports

Needles Airport (EED) 5.3 mi to the centre
Needles, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (IFP) 22 mi to the centre
Bullhead City, AZ, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) 23 mi to the centre
Lake Havasu City, AZ, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fort Mojave Airstrip 2.2 mi to the centre
Mohave Valley, AZ, US
Outdoor
Eagle Airpark 3.3 mi to the centre
Bullhead City, AZ, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Needles Airport (EED); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Needles, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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