RV camping was great. Great showers/bathrooms. Rented pontoon boat for the day and cruised the river/fished.
Staff was very nice and helpful
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Willow Beach
Fort Mohave, AZ 86445-9544
Open today: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Brittany B
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On a trip to Las Vega, my husband and I stopped at Willow Beach, AZ for a day trip. We rented a tandem kayak for $40 for two hours and decided to head North towards Emerald Cove. It was about an hour from La Vegas (via the Hoover Dam) and cost $20 to enter the park. But we were told that pass would be good for up to 7 days. We rented our kayak from the small shop and made our way down to the marina. Everyone was extremely helpful, and they gave us about half an hour longer to get back since we were beginners. The man who helped us into the kayak gave us directions to the cove and tips on hugging the bank depending on the direction of the wind.
The scenery was incredible. Blue waters. Blue sky. We saw a small coyote on a bank. Another couple of kayakers we ran into had traveled that portion of the river often said that was the first time they had seen a coyote on the river, so that was exciting. It took about an hour to get to Emerald Cove and about 40 minutes to travel back to the marina since we had the help f the current.
We ate a late lunch at the marina's grill. The cook was one of the hardest working guys I have met. It was fairly busy; a large family had just received their meals and were eating on the deck, as were two men inside the grill when we ordered. And it was just the one cook. He was super upbeat and friendly and made sure our order came out as quick as he could. The food was well portioned for the price.
Overall, this was an absolutely amazing experience, and I would definitely return!
Date of experience: October 2017
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The_Milkmanchris
Boonville, Missouri
3723
My wife and I rented a pontoon from the Marina and explored the winding canyons and basin of the Colorado River. We packed a picnic lunch and enjoyed the watching the wildlife. Very relaxing and serene.
Date of experience: October 2017
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Ben P
Jersey, United Kingdom
269141
45 minutes from Vegas is this nice beach, we rented a kayak for 2 hours at $40 and staff help with routes etc, there's a issue with water at moment with green stuff growing everywhere so swimming is strongly advised against
Views from water are fantastic and plenty of parking
$20 to enter park
Date of experience: October 2017
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CampingKatie
Tampa, Florida
7829
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Let me start with how friendly and helpful the staff is at the marina store, they are the best! They are wonderful when you check in early for boat rental and still have a smile and great attitude when you check out. And the marina staff are first rate that help you and guide you with whatever you are renting.
The pontoon boats are very nice and spotless. I wish they offered a little more shade, so don’t forget your hat and lots of sunscreen. We also have rented a canoe and it was very good as well. We will try a kayak next.
This is also one gorgeous part of the Colorado River, and the views spectacular. We canoed to Emerald Cave and back, stopping at many small beaches so we could cool off in the very cold water, but it was 110 out and you have to wear a vest while canoeing, so it’s quite refreshing! With the pontoon boat, we went to the other side of the river and went all the way to Nelson, where we got to see the cliff divers and then hung out in a cove where we saw owls sitting in cutouts in the rocks. Really cool, and we also saw Big Horn sheep on our canoeing expedition, so keep yours peeled for the wildlife!
Taking a boat out on this area of the river is always a pleasure, and it’s never super crowded, even on a Saturday or holiday weekend, but reservations are a must.
Thank you Willow Beach Marina and all the staff for making this a fabulous destination from the Las Vegas Valley (or from anywhere). A true getaway from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives.
Date of experience: September 2017
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Flag_AZ_Snow_Country
Flagstaff, Arizona
4322
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I'm writing this from my tent site at WB campground. +'s: very quiet, new facility, showers, WiFi (slow), access water via 1/4mile drive, fun gamble quail. Now for the -'s: no shade (this is real desert camping), not much to do apart from the river (no hiking that we found, but the hatchery is close and worth a quick look), no cell signal, not close to anything other than the river. Next time we'll take a boat out and enjoy the river.
Date of experience: September 2017
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