The current launch ramp conditions at Lakes Mead and Mohave are:

Lake Mead

Hemenway Harbor
Hemenway Harbor is only open for shallow launching. Earlier this year the Hemenway Point Fishing Pier was relocated into Horsepower Cove just south of the Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina.

Boulder Harbor Launch Ramp(next to Lake Mead Marina)
An alternative launch ramp with four to five lanes is available for launching. Please use the new concrete ramp as a road to travel to the launch ramp.

Callville Bay
Earlier this year, the National Park Service contracted with Interstate Rock to install concrete planks to extend the launch ramp. Additional planks will be installed this winter. There is a lengthy walk from the parking areas to the launch ramp. The concessioner offers free shuttle service from the ramp to the parking lot on weekends.

Echo Bay
Four launch lanes on the south side are open for all size boats. Please use caution when traveling through the narrow fairway. The parking areas are marked; please do not park on the launch ramp.

Overton Beach
There are two to three lanes open and the ramp is suitable for deep water launching for vessels up to 30 feet.

Las Vegas Bay Launch Ramp was closed December 15, 2003 and the courtesy dock was removed.
The campground, fish cleaner, and picnic area remain open and available to serve visitors. The area is also open for shoreline fishing. The closure was necessary due to lowering water levels and the rapid movement of an expansive delta front generated from erosion in the Las Vegas Wash. In October 2002, lowering water levels and the growing delta caused the Las Vegas Bay Marina to relocate to the Horsepower Cove area of Hemenway Harbor. The marina operation is now known as the Las Vegas Boat Harbor.

Government Wash and Pearce Ferry launch ramps remain closed.

South Cove
South Cove has numerous underwater hazards; please be patient and use caution when launching your boat. The courtesy dock was removed on June 29, 2004 to allow continued launching on this ramp. There are up to three launch lanes open at this time.

Temple Bar
One to two launch lanes are open and suitable for deep water launching (vessels up to 35 feet) on the west side of the ramp. Please note: all vessels 35 feet and over need to coordinate launching with the District Ranger at 928.767.3401. Three to four launch lanes are available for PWC and smaller vessel boat launching. There is typically no waiting line for launching and there is abundant parking. The concessioner offers free shuttle service for those parking in more remote locations

Lake Mohave

Lake Mohave launch ramps are open and available for use. Lake Mohave fluctuates within a 15-foot range and is not affected by lowering water levels in Mead.

More information about the recreation area can be found at www.nps.gov/lame and www.funonthelake.com.