Callville Bay

 

Callville Bay Marina sits on Lake Mead surrounded by the beautiful, mountainous landscape in the background.

NPS Photo/A. Cattoir

Explore Callville Bay

When you visit Callville Bay, you can enjoy the area on land or on water. A nearby shaded picnic area has cool grass, grills, restrooms and panels explaining the history of the area.

Across the street, you’ll find the trailhead to the Callville Summit Trail. This 2.7-mile moderate hike requires a short climb, but yields a spectacular view of Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, the Hemenway Valley and the River Mountains.

The Callville Bay Resort is within walking distance and has a dine-in restaurant and lounge, a café and store with many amenities.

Down at the marina, you can rent boats by the hour or launch your own at the launch ramp. Although fishing and swimming are not allowed in the harbor where the marina is located, you can hike throughout the backcountry to find your own secluded cove.

Recreation at Callville Bay

 

 

Water skiing is a popular activity among lake users.

NPS Photo/A. Cattoir

Boat Lake Mead

Lake Level Changing: Keep Alert & Launch At Your Own Risk

• Boaters should excercise caution and be watchful of unexpected underwater and exposed water hazards.
• Hazard buoys do not mark every hazard on the water.
• Be prepared for longer wait times for launching and recovery
• Ongoing maintenance/construction at ramps may require temporary closures.

Callville Bay is your gateway to the Boulder and Virgin Basins of Lake Mead.

Boating services operated through the park's concessionaries include fuel sales and a variety of boat and equipment rental options to include houseboats. Boat slip rentals are also available. Land and Water-acessed fuel can be purchased at Callville Bay.

For up-to-date boat ramp information refer to Current Conditions at Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. Additionally, visit the boating page for more information.

Callville Bay Launch Ramp Status
Location	Availability		More Information
	Small Motorized Vessels	Non-Motorized Vessels
Callville Bay	Launch at your own risk	Launch at your own risk	Concessionaire launch operations are operable. Under 40' length recommended. NPS facilities are inoperable. Please contact the concessionaire directly at 702-565-8958 to inquire about launch ramp status.

 

More Boat & Launch Ramp Information

 

Paved roads lead to each site, and the sites are asphalt. There are multiple water spigots and restrooms spread out throughout the campground.

NPS Photo/A. Cattoir

Camping

Callville Bay Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas along the northern edge of the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead.

It’s open year-round and features paved sites that can accommodate tents or RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campsite.

Temperatures usually surpass 100F (37C) degrees June-August. In May and September, daytime highs are around 90F (32C). October-April, temperatures are much cooler. Lows can dip to freezing temps December-February. The area averages 4 inches of rain each year.

There is lush vegetation that provides shade. A few sites provide views of the lake.

NPS Operated Campgrounds

*50% discount with Senior/Access Pass
**RV's may park in any NPS campsite; however, there are no hookups.
***WiFi in campgrounds is operated by a concessionaire service. Contact them directly with questions at:

Campground	Reservations	Nightly Fee	Total # of Sites
Callville Bay	Reserve a site	$20	52

Concession Operated Campgrounds

*Information is subject to change. For up-to-date info, contact each concessionaire directly via corresponding reservation page.

RV Park	Reservations	Nightly Fee	Total # of Sites
Callville Bay	Reserve a site	Info on concessionaire website	5

Accesible sites —— Wifi —— Dump Station
Pets allowed on leash —— Pay showers —— Included at site