Lake Mojave•Lake Mead NRA

00:00     Title
00:14     Lake Mojave
04:12     Cottonwood Cove
07:15     Christmas Tree Pass 
14:40     Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge 
20:03     Fin​

Lake Mojave offers all sorts of fun outdoor activities and it is a haven for boaters. This end of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area beckons to be experienced and the lengthy shoreline can be accessed by boat, hiking, 4x4 or passenger car.  The cool weather seasons are best for an extended stay since the summer temperatures drift well into the triple digit range. There are several access points for Lake Mojave and most are located in Arizona north of Bullhead City. Katherine Road is the travel route to look for, which connects with several side roads that go to Davis Dam, secluded coves, Katherine Landing Marina and a few public beach picnic areas. There is also a mobile home village and a developed campground on this side of the lake along with plenty of backcountry desert wilderness to explore. Those who launch a boat will have even more options, since the majority of the hidden coves can only be reached by watercraft.

The majestic views of Lake Mojave and the surrounding mountains are spectacular to see, especially early in the morning when the fishing is best. This huge lake it stocked with striped bass, which make for a mighty fine campfire meal. Water skiing is another popular activity and there is plenty of room to roam in the navigable waters. There are swimming coves too, but there is a downside. These waters contain deadly brain eating amoebas, so nose and ear protection is recommended, especially for children and teens. This is a gold producing region and panning at the mouth of Eldorado Canyon is a popular thing to do. 

Stopping to view Davis Dam is part of the charm when doing a tour of the Arizona side of Lake Mojave and this facility has an interesting history. Civilization is nearby in Bullhead City so stocking up on supplies is easy to do. Just across the Colorado River is Laughlin, Nevada, which is a casino resort gambling mecca that offers lower prices than Las Vegas. There will be plenty of fun in the sun when touring Lake Mojave, so be sure to pack some sunscreen and cold drinks for the ride!