Fort Mohave is a community in Mohave County, Arizona. It is named for a nearby fort that was used during the Mohave War. As of the census of 2010, the population of Fort Mohave was 14,364 with a land area of 33.58 square miles. Its recent growth has made it the most populous unincorporated community in Mohave County.

Many neighborhoods in Fort Mohave are built on man-made lakes, golf courses, and mesas with majestic mountain views. There is affordable housing in all price ranges, from the executive to the young family, singles and retirees.  There is a home for everyone with a strong family atmosphere.

Fort Mohave is home to Valley View Medical Center which is the largest single employer in Fort Mohave. The hospital features 38 medical/surgical beds, 10 rehabilitation beds, a six-bed labor and delivery unit, a six-bed intensive care unit, four major operating rooms and two procedure rooms.

Fort Mohave is home to the largest stadium within 90 miles , serving all Mohave County for large indoor events, The Mojave Crossing Event Center. It has a seating capacity of 3,000 stadium style and 5,000 arena style. If golf is your sport, then Fort Mohave has that too. With four major courses ranging from 4-Star to Municipal all with in a 20 mile radius are a golfer’s paradise.

Excellent performing arts are offered through Mohave Community College and the Colorado River Community Concert Association.  In addition, there are a wide variety of places to visit and things to do and see in and around Fort Mohave.

Fort Mohave has two public elementary schools, Fort Mojave Elementary School and Camp Mohave Elementary School, both of which are a part of the Mohave Valley Elementary School District. There is also a public charter school, Young Scholar's Academy, a K-12 Christian school, Desert Quest Private School., and the Academy of Building Industries.

Fort Mohave has two large grocery stores, Smith's Food and Drug and Safeway. It also has a CVS Pharmacy and an ACE Hardware Store. There are many restaurants, an ice cream parlor, and several fast food franchises.

Fort Mohave is geographically between, and demographically connected to, Bullhead City, Arizona and Mohave Valley, Arizona. Fort Mohave is located between the picturesque Mohave Mountains and along the incredibly scenic Colorado River.  This is a region of warmth, sun, low relative humidity and an average year round temperature of 78 degrees.  This virtually smog-free, dry climate creates an environment that is highly desirable for all walks of life. Climate, location and the diverse forms of recreation have created a unique and favorable place to live.

The Mojaves who remained near Needles spelled their name with a "j" after Fort Mojave which was established on the banks of the Colorado River. The two groups continue to use the difference in spelling.