Make a SplashThere are many places to swim in the bright blue waters of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. Please be aware that there are no lifeguards in the park. Always wear a life jacket. Most fatalities at Lake Mead National Recreation Area could have been avoided if the person in the water was wearing a life jacket. Keep a very close eye on children and choose areas to wade where there isn’t any boat traffic. Distances are deceiving at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and most coves are too big to swim across. Know your limits. Swimming is prohibited at all marinas and launch areas.
Before visiting a beach, please check to see what is allowed in that area. Paddlecraft (canoes, kayaks, paddleboards) and rafts with oars are considered vessels. They are not allowed at beaches designated for swimming only.
State law requires you to have a life jacket on board your paddlecraft or raft for every occupant. Children 12 and younger must wear them while aboard. All occupants of hand-propelled craft operating between Hoover Dam and Mile 43 on Lake Mohave are required to wear a life jacket when underway. Lake Mead National Recreation Area prohibits the use of inflatable and non-inflatable devices used for recreating in pools and commonly referred to as “pool toys.” This prohibition includes small pool toys such as inflatable armbands (also known as water wings), beach balls and pool noodles. The use of water-based recreation items used for attaching to or towing behind a vessel are not included in this prohibition. Additionally, inflatable kayaks, paddle boards, kite boards and float tubes which fall under the United States Coast Guard definition of a vessel are not included in this prohibition.
lake mead LocationsBoulder Beach
Location and Directions Located along the southwestern edge of Lake Mead near Boulder City. Enter the park at the Boulder City Entrance Station, and travel north on Lakeshore Road for two miles. Turn right. Follow the signs to the lake. Special Events Beach
Located along the southwestern edge of Lake Mead near Boulder City. Enter the park at the Boulder City Entrance Station, and travel north on Lakeshore Road for two miles. Turn right. Follow the signs to the lake. Canoe/Kayak Beach
Located along the southwestern edge of Lake Mead near Boulder City. Enter the park at the Boulder City Entrance Station, and travel north on Lakeshore Road for two miles. Turn right. Follow the signs to the lake. PWC Beach
Located along the southwestern edge of Lake Mead near Boulder City. Enter the park at the Boulder City Entrance Station, and travel north on Lakeshore Road for two miles. Turn right. Follow the signs to the lake. Lake Mohave LocationsWillow Beach
Located within the Black Canyon on Lake Mohave. Enter the park off U.S. Highway 93 about 12 miles south of the Hoover Dam. Travel about four miles to the developed area. Cottonwood Cove
Located in the Cottonwood Cove developed area on Lake Mohave near Searchlight, Nevada. From Searchlight, turn east on Cottonwood Cove Road. Travel 14 miles toward the lake. Princess Cove
Located north of Katherine Landing Developed area on Lake Mohave. From Arizona Highway 68, turn north on Davis Dam Road. Turn right on Katherine Access Road. Travel for 2.5 miles. Turn right on Princess Cove Road. Travel about five miles toward the lake. Cabinsite Cove
Located north of Katherine Landing Developed area on Lake Mohave. From Arizona Highway 68, turn north on Davis Dam Road. Turn right on Katherine Access Road. Travel for 3 miles. Turn right on Cabinsite Cove Road. Follow the signs for about 2 miles North Arizona Telephone Cove
Located north of Katherine Landing Developed area on Lake Mohave. From Arizona Highway 68, turn north on Davis Dam Road. Turn right on Katherine Access Road. Travel for 3 miles. Turn right on Cabinsite Cove Road. Follow the signs for about 1 mile. South Arizona Telephone Cove
Located north of Katherine Landing Developed area on Lake Mohave. From Arizona Highway 68, turn north on Davis Dam Road. Turn right on Katherine Access Road. Travel for 3 miles. Turn right on Cabinsite Cove Road. Follow the signs for about 1.5 miles. Katherine Beach
Location & Directions Located within the Katherine Landing Developed area on Lake Mohave near the marina. From Arizona Highway 68, turn north on Davis Dam Road. Turn right on Katherine Access Road. Follow the road to the marina. Parking is near the picnic area. |
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Last updated: September 2, 2021