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Lake Mohave NRA<\/h2>\n

Lake Mohave National Recreation Area<\/h3>\n

Mojave Reservoir @ Colorado River: AZ \/ NV \/ CA
\n@ the V, bottom of Nevada state = Arizona – Nevada – California, all merge together<\/p>\n

\"National<\/a><\/p>\n

The Colorado River travels through the southwest desert, splitting the Grand Canyon<\/a> and further south, separating California from Arizona at the southern tip of Nevada. Agriculture lines the big river down to Baja, Sea of Cortez, Mexico.<\/p>\n

Up near Las Vegas and down to Searchlight, NV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Above Hoover Dam is Lake Mead, sediment from Utah National Parks. Red dirt and silt shorelines. South of Hoover dam is a super deep rock gorge w\/ hike-in hot springs. <\/a>Beyond that,\u00a0this beauty called Lake Mohave – with the super clear water, secluded coves and abundant fishing<\/strong>.\u00a0\"fish\"<\/p>\n

Lake Mohave: elevation 647′<\/h3>\n

Desert peaks in this region are around 2000-3000′ elevation. Mohave Lake is actually a wide section of the Colorado River, spanning the region from massive Black Canyon south to busy Laughlin w\/ river casinos. This lake is long and skinny in spots with lots of shoreline cliffs, canyons and coves. Minimal vegetation, so please bring your own firewood and don’t chop down the few trees trying to survive. Summer temps exceed 100 degrees, so plan your visit for the winter time.<\/p>\n

\"boatramp\"Lake Mohave Ranger Stations<\/strong>
\nCottonwood Cove
\nKatherine Landing<\/p>\n

boating, camping, fishing, hiking, hot springs, kayaking, off-road, picnics, viewpoints<\/h3>\n

camping areas below listed from north to south<\/em><\/p>\n

Willow Beach RV Park & Campground<\/a>
\nArizona side, off Hwy 93
\n928-767-4747<\/p>\n

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El DORADO CANYON<\/strong><\/p>\n

El Dorado Canyon Road, main paved route can be accessed near California’s state border. North of Searchlight, Nevada – off main highway 95, on side route 165 to Nelson, NV<\/p>\n

Secluded dirt roads up and down canyons near El Dorado Canyon Rd. Minimal vegetation, maximum open scenery and dark skies. Kayak rentals @ El Dorado Canyon.<\/p>\n

desert badlands erosion<\/h3>\n
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Ireteba Peaks\u00a0Wilderness<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4×4 camping routes:\u00a015 day camping limit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Find your own route with many to choose from, drive the soft sandy washes (with a few boulders to dodge) and camp for free, right at the waters edge. Adventurers: Only for the self-contained campers. Some routes marked 4WD only, so pay attention to signs. AWD (all wheel drive) vehicles should fare well on the sandy roads; but standard passenger cars and vans will need to keep their speed up in the soft sand areas.<\/p>\n

No garbage collection. Pack it in, pack it out.
\nNo facilities, no fees. No buildings. No campfire rings, no picnic tables, very few vault toilets. Bring your shovel!<\/p>\n

Driving off the roads is strictly prohibited. Primitive camp sites can be found both at numerous coves and also inland inside the canyons. The ridges get windy in the deserts, but are favorable for night sky views and self contained camper vans.<\/p>\n

Always know the weather forecast, cuz flash floods are possible and these dirt roads will be impassible during big rain. This is the main drainage to the big river!<\/p>\n

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DRIVING TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most desert washes here are signed routes 4×4, but mini vans, AWD sport-wagons, trucks, SUVs, small RVs can all be found camping near Lake Mohave. That is – if you know how to ‘drive off road’, which is not fast, but not too slow either.<\/p>\n

Avoid getting stuck in the deep sand:<\/strong> keep speed up, do not turn sharply and do not brake hard. Carry tow strap in case you need an emergency pull. Be nice to strangers and you may find help.<\/p>\n

Campfires are allowed, but you need to bring firewood. Dogs are allowed. Party animals tend to trash these desert coves, so be warned that there is a fair amount of litter. Bring a black trash bag and take some out! This trash problem could get the area closed off to vehicles so keep that in mind.<\/p>\n

The canyons here have giant power lines that cross @ Aztec Wash; they can easily be avoided.<\/p>\n

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\"primitive \"4x4 \"boat<\/p>\n

4×4 recommended @ MOHAVE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eagle Wash Road #46 – popular spot
\nMontana Wash #45 – camping ok
\nPlacer Wash #47 – no camping<\/p>\n

The rangers don’t wanna be pulling your ass out of the sand, which is why they post the 4×4 signs. Don’t expect to find help without walking a few miles first, or waiting several hours.<\/p>\n

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desert wilderness<\/h3>\n

Several wilderness areas are located along the\u00a0west side of this lake & river. Often dirt roads will parallel a portion of the wilderness boundary, providing excellent access to secluded coves and beaches. Emergency CALL boxes are placed in remote parts of these shores.<\/p>\n

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  • Ireteba Peaks\u00a0Wilderness (northwest, next to El Dorado Canyon)<\/li>\n
  • Nellis Wash\u00a0Wilderness (western side)<\/li>\n
  • Spirit Mountain\u00a0Wilderness (southwest)<\/li>\n
  • Bridge Canyon Wilderness (southwest, near Laughlin)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \"mohave2011\"<\/p>\n

    \"RV \"campground\" \"marina\"<\/p>\n

    COTTONWOOD COVE<\/strong>
    \ndeveloped campground, boat launch, marina, lodging, hiking, picnic areas<\/p>\n

    Cottonwood Cove Resort<\/a>
    \nnear Searchlight, NV
    \n702-297-1464<\/p>\n

    \"primitive \"boat \"RV \"campground\" \"marina\"<\/p>\n

    LAUGHLIN, NV<\/strong>
    \nNevada, California and Arizona states join down in this part of the world. Katherine Landing, full service marina, slip rentals, lodging, city services and casinos.<\/p>\n

    Lake Mohave Resort<\/a>
    \n928-754-3245<\/p>\n

    \"katherine
    Katherine Landing offers back roads camping, via rough dirt roads.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \"Laughlin
    Laughlin Marina @ Katherine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Lake Mohave NRA<\/strong>
    \nNPS Headquarters    \"nevada_atlas\"<\/a>
    \n601 Nevada Way
    \nBoulder City, NV 89005
    \nVisitor Center open daily
    \n702-293-8990<\/p>\n

    maps of the region:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Lake Mohave Map (South) PDF<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Boulder City River Map PDF<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Nat Geo Lake Mead Map #204<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
    • RED ROCK LAS VEGAS\u00a0Map BLM<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Recreation Map of Lake Mead, Lake Mohave & Lake Havasu, w\/ Hoover Dam & Parker<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    • Hiking Las Vegas Book<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \"covecamps\"<\/p>\n

      Mojave Desert – This river-created lake is located on the Colorado River, in between Las Vegas, Nevada and Needles, California. The river water here is crystal clear, very swimmable and the fishing is decent. \u00a0No paved boat ramps\"clearest<\/p>\n

      nearby towns:<\/strong> (with elevation)<\/p>\n

      Avi Casino<\/a>
      \nBullhead City, AZ (540′)
      \nLaughlin, NV (535′)
      \nKingman, AZ (3340′)
      \nNeedles, CA
      \nNelson, NV (2954′)
      \n      Nipton, CA<\/a> (3042′)
      \n      Oatman, AZ<\/a>
      \nSearchlight, NV (3470′)<\/p>\n