Willow Beach
Willow Beach
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- CWS55Las Vegas, Nevada417 contributionsWonderful NOS CampgroundBeautiful campground overlooking the Colorado River and Lake mohave. Large pull thru sites with 30 amp, water, and sewer. Each site is protected by berms and shrubs. Very private. Restrooms were spotless and like new. The showers take a card to enter, including the campsite, so they are roomy with lots of hot water and very clean. Friendly host. Down the hill at the water is a marina, well stocked camp store and small restaurant which is open weekends. Positively loved this campground.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten April 19, 2024
- Karol_9Cape Cod, Massachusetts29 contributionsThe Perfect Place. Better than Lake MeadWe have rented boats all over the country. This was the best experience we have ever had! We first met Patrick. He was warm and welcoming, but also knowledgeable and professional. We knew that we had found the best place to rent. This area is much more interesting than Lake Mead. The Black Canyon of the Colorado is so diverse and beautiful! From the young man at the dock, who went over all the safety features of the boat and gave us great tips of what to see, to our fueling at the end, we cannot say enough good things about this place. The area is perfect!Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten May 1, 2024
- Roumen T1 contributionGet A Better Kayak If You CanMake sure you rent a decent kayak. Our kayaks were the cheapest one can buy, no fin, hard to keep straight. Some people found out about the foot rests half way through the trip. Also, early mornings are best, after 10 am the river swarms with kayaks.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten May 25, 2024
- scarlett gLas Vegas, Nevada43 contributionsMajestic Colorado RiverDrove in from Las Vegas with my friend. We are both Tour Guides and enjoyed our day off kayaking and paddle boarding. I rented a single kayak. Price is $139 total, plus a $85 hold on card for security. Rental hours are 7am-4pm. Easy check in at the nice gift store. I’m so in love with the Colorado River, the beautiful majestic canyon, seeing the Big Horn Sheep and all the gorgeous birds. Lots of large fish seen in the clear emerald water. We found a nice beach about 5mi in and took a refreshing swim for about 30mins. Return at 3pm. Home by 4pm! Another great day on the river.Visited July 2024Travelled with friendsWritten July 31, 2024
- HLin42Las Vegas, Nevada19 contributionsConsistently Wonderful Experience Year After Year!Every year, we look forward to returning, and each visit is consistently amazing. The team is lovely—always welcoming and attentive. The atmosphere is wonderful, making it a perfect day. If you’re considering a visit, don’t hesitate—you won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend!Visited September 2024Travelled with familyWritten September 28, 2024
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Rob D
Colorado52 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
We stayed in January 2020, and again now in January 2021. We brought a foldable Orukayak and rented another kayak from helpful marina. Their assisted water entry and exit was completely dry. Due to river flowing, it took about 1.5 hours of leisure paddling to make the "cave" and flow gauging station constructed when Boulder dam was being built, and only 45 minutes to return to the marina. The fish hatchery pumps are quite loud.
Water is clear and we also saw herons, eagles, and fox. The campground and facilities are very clean and sites are well dispersed. Our site was level although I saw other RVs on leveling blocks.
Making reservations is very easy online, and lots of lead time suggested for summer months.
Water is clear and we also saw herons, eagles, and fox. The campground and facilities are very clean and sites are well dispersed. Our site was level although I saw other RVs on leveling blocks.
Making reservations is very easy online, and lots of lead time suggested for summer months.
Written January 27, 2021
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Livin4ever7
Centreville, MD22 contributions
Oct 2022
Great way to get on the Colorado River. We rented the canoe's for a full day which was cheaper than going with a guide/tour and only used them half a day. Its not far from the Hoover Dam and it was easy to navigate the river to where the emerald caves were. The customer service was great and there are nice bathrooms, a store and restaurant there.
Written October 11, 2022
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Theo Trent
Los Angeles, CA66 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
Emerald Cove small cave on Colorado river that runs between Nevada and Arizona several miles below Lake Mead. We took two canoes rented online from Willow Beach Marina. It is a good idea to book early as they fill up quickly. They also rent motor vehicles as well. We rowed about 2 miles which took about 1 1/2 hours on flat water. It was hard work but a fun adventure.
The Cave or cove is the size of a small room that can fit 4 or 5 canoes. The pictures online are deceiving as they are taken from the back of the cave out. We almost miss it if not for a tour group that was ahead of us. Once you adjust your expectations it is very beautiful and worth visiting. The minerals in the sediment reflect the light to luminesce bright emerald green. The water throughout is crystal clear. Along the way there are small places the pull over and take a dip in very cold water. It was exhilarating and refreshing after a long hot row.
Written June 23, 2020
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Roumen T
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May 2024 • Family
Make sure you rent a decent kayak. Our kayaks were the cheapest one can buy, no fin, hard to keep straight. Some people found out about the foot rests half way through the trip. Also, early mornings are best, after 10 am the river swarms with kayaks.
Written May 25, 2024
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CWS55
Las Vegas, NV417 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Beautiful campground overlooking the Colorado River and Lake mohave. Large pull thru sites with 30 amp, water, and sewer. Each site is protected by berms and shrubs. Very private. Restrooms were spotless and like new. The showers take a card to enter, including the campsite, so they are roomy with lots of hot water and very clean. Friendly host. Down the hill at the water is a marina, well stocked camp store and small restaurant which is open weekends.
Positively loved this campground.
Positively loved this campground.
Written April 19, 2024
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Debby M
Sibley, LA3 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The views are incredible and the staff is very nice. High winds greatly affected our 2 mile paddle upstream & back but we made it. Get there early to avoid lines at Emerald Cave or you can simply enjoy the cold clear green water almost every where you look.
Written May 2, 2023
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Lesley
Clarkdale, AZ151 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
Took the kayaking bucket list trip and wasn’t disappointed. You need to time it just right though because the sun only shines on Emerald Cove during certain hours. It was a 2.2 mile paddle up river. We put in at 10:30 at Willow Beach Marina and hit the cove between 12 and 2. Sun was done shining after two and the wait line was long if you don’t hit it before the big guide groups.
Written October 30, 2020
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Karol_9
Cape Cod, MA29 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We have rented boats all over the country. This was the best experience we have ever had! We first met Patrick. He was warm and welcoming, but also knowledgeable and professional. We knew that we had found the best place to rent. This area is much more interesting than Lake Mead. The Black Canyon of the Colorado is so diverse and beautiful! From the young man at the dock, who went over all the safety features of the boat and gave us great tips of what to see, to our fueling at the end, we cannot say enough good things about this place. The area is perfect!
Written May 1, 2024
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Mari W
3 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Never kayaker, but the folks at Willow Beach made it easy to rent on line, and once I arrived the friendly staff checked me in no fuss no muss. The dock crew had me in the kayak and on my way. Returning my watercraft was just as easy.
Written October 22, 2021
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Teresa
Phoenix, AZ8 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Willow Beach is beautiful. The water is crystal clear. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The RV camp ground was also well maintained and we think reasonably priced. You are also very close to Boulder City and Lake Mead.
Written June 22, 2022
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Is the Ranger booth (where we pay to enter to the river) open 24 hours? If not does anyone know when they leave their post? I have friends coming after work Friday and it's a 3 4 hour drive to willow beach. I'd hate for them not to be able to enter to the river after a long trip.
Written September 18, 2019
Hello. Usually the booth is open dawn till dusk. But that road remains open 24 hours a day. So one can enter after hours. There is camping and a rv park at Willow Beach. So those people need to be able to come and go 24/7. If one enters while the booth is closed, you get in for free actually.
Written September 19, 2019
Willow beach tent camp site says 6 people, does anyone know how strict they are if there is more people?
Written June 8, 2019
@Hker7981
Las Vegas, Nevada
Strict about everything it's also insanely hot right now I would not go camping this time of year at Willow Beach it does not cool down.
Written June 18, 2019
Is tge current to strong to be in water with small kids? Can you use tow behind tibes if you are boating?
Written February 19, 2019
Do the tent camping areas have electric hookups, or just the RV sites?
Written July 28, 2018
Unfortunately, I cannot answer that question --- my wife and I only drove there during the daytime once, to enjoy a canoe rental for the day out in the Black Canyon.
Written January 1, 2019
Yes! There’s the beach area but there are plenty of other spots to take them in. I use the spot near the entrance. Park by the gate and walk to the water. Short walk. Use leash because hers of mountain goats are close by at times.
Written March 12, 2018
auctamareb
Chino Hills, California
When you say hired a boat, what do you mean? Did you rent one or can you pay someone to take you up the river? I only see like 5 seater boats for rent on their website and you need a license to use it, im looking for more of a dingy with a motor, just to take me and 2 other people up the river do they have anything like that?
Written January 10, 2017
They rent power boats and pontoon type boats. There is no guides to take you up the river. You can rent Kayaks or Canoes I recommend for the full day to use. If you go on a Sunday or Monday I believe those days no power boats are allowed on water. Kayaking is easy and fun and they supply all the equipment.
Written December 16, 2017
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