Lake Mohave

AZ · NV

Narrow Colorado River lake with clear coves and the Emerald Cave run.

35.400°N 114.600°W813 ft
BoatingCampingFishingPaddling
Lake level638.9ftBureau of Reclamation · steady · history
Water temp81°FUSGS gauge
Today88°FSunny · low 70°F
Wind6 mphS · NWS

Photo: Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Rentals, stays & trips for Lake MohavePartner links · same price for you
Rent a boat on Lake MohavePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Lake MohaveLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp

Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Guides for Lake MohaveBoat rentals →Camping →Water level →
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Quick facts

Type
Lake
State
Arizona / Nevada
Elevation
813 ft
Boat ramps
None listed
Campgrounds
None listed
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramps and marinasNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Boat rentals

Rent a boat for Lake Mohave

Pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats from local owners, with or without a captain.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

CampgroundsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Lake Mohave

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

TrailheadsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationDump station
    12.5 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Talas Harbor At Bullhead CityEmergency 831 Landon Drive, Bullhead City
    15.3 miCall
  • Western Arizona Regional Medical CenterEmergency 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City · 24/7
    20.1 miCall
  • ExceptionalEmergency 2365 Mohave Valley Highway, Bullhead City · 24/7
    20.7 mi
  • Northwest Urgent Care 3699 AZ 95, Bullhead City
    23.9 mi

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

Trip planner

Build your weekend

Saturday76°FSunnyWind 13 to 21 mph N
Sunday77°FSunnyWind 9 to 16 mph N

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

How many days
Who's coming
Main thing

Packing list

Don't forget

Good to know

Lake Mohave FAQ

Can you rent a boat on Lake Mohave?

Yes. Boat rentals for Lake Mohave can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends.

What is the water level of Lake Mohave today?

On 2026-10-19, Lake Mohave was at 638.92 feet, 8.1 feet below full pool. That's up 0.57 feet from a week earlier. Source: Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Lake Mead53 mi · 1,037.18 ftLake Havasu66 mi · 448.19 ftBig Bear Lake153 miVerde River166 mi

Sources: USGS 3DHP, Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.