Temple Bar•Lake Mead NRA

00:00     Title
00:14     Temple Bar 
03:46     Bonelli Bay
07:00     Meadview
09:29     South Cove 
12:13     Pearce Ferry Crossing
19:16     Kingman Wash
23:19     Fin​

Temple Bar is a picturesque marina resort located in the Arizona side of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. A previous article about Bonelli Bay describes where to find the access road east of Hoover Dam, which is fairly easy to miss since this section of Highway 93 is a high speed fly by area. Temple Bar Road is paved all the way to the marina complex, which is like a sigh of relief for boat haulers. The RV lifestyle campers wills appreciate the smooth sailing too, since Temple Bar is a popular place to be during the mild weather seasons. Those who prefer modern comforts are in luck because the Temple Bar Marina features a lakeside motel with cabins and a restaurant. The Lake Mead setting at Temple Bar is as pleasant as can be and the panoramic views of the colorful desert landscape make this destination well worth checking out.

On the downside, many of the amenities are closed seasonally, so it pays to check the official Temple Bar facility websites when making plans. The water level in Lake Mead has plummeted because of climate change, so boaters may find navigating these waters to be tricker than in the past. On the plus side, the Temple Bar Marina and boat launches are still functional.

There are plenty of open waters to explore in this end of the big lake. There are numerous hidden coves and beaches that can only be accessed by boat. Following the Colorado River upstream to the big body of water near Meadview is easy to do. This region is composed of towering mountains and tall buttes, so the scenery is guaranteed to be memorable. The stripe bass fishing is good too, which is all the inspiration needed to make the Temple Bar adventure happen!