I enjoy coming here to get some time at the water!…read more Heads up: If you do any paddle boarding or boating, etc. you must have a life jacket so please remember that. They also do rentals here for boats/kayaks, etc. that come with life jackets. If you bring your own boat, you cannot rent a life jacket by itself. Recommendations: kayak over to the hot springs for a truly beautiful day! Very peaceful spot to rejuvenate and enjoy nature.

Everything in this special setting was clean, well maintained and accessible. Convenience store,…read moregrill (with a veggie burger option), great staff, parking, signage. Next time we are bringing our kayak! We came to volunteer, and stayed to enjoy this special setting.

PROS: This is a good view of the rock formations. This marina holds many boats, nice staff, warm…read morewater, you can feed the fish, and loads of parking. This also has a store and restaurants CONS: It costs $25 to enter as of 7/2026 and the lady at the toll gate is bitter. You also can't swim or fish in the water OVERALL: As long as you don't mind paying the $25+ dollars I recommend coming here to eat, sail, or hike. It also shows you the damage of what the drought has caused

Took a late afternoon visit since the lake isn't that far from my home and I had the urge to float…read morearound in the cool water of lake mead. Then drove to the marina since I haven't visited in many years. I'm a Nevada resident since 1990 and enjoyed many aspects of the lake. Unfortunately the water level is declining and I pray for better days. The Marina was quiet on a Friday and took a walk on the bridge to the boat docks. There was a sign at the entrance of the cafe and the Friday special after 5pm was a "fish fry" for $5.95 hmmm? Interesting, so I gave it a try. Surprisingly delicious and even the little cup of coleslaw was really good. Prompt and friendly service in a cozy little cafe. Overall a good spontaneous visit to a familiar venue and I will be back more often.

Great experience the 56ft houseboat hotel we rented was clean. Sheets and towels looked new. Rented…read morea tritoon boat and got a half day free with the houseboat hotel rental. Gas was $7/gallon otherwise service was great. Ryan took good care of us and was very helpful. Mark helped at checkin. Made our Experience very welcoming. Beware of scavenger raccoons lol leave any food out and they're happy to help themselves. If you're taking your dog they need booties. The floor is very hot metal and the dog park a great distance for relief. Great grassy area for pets in front of the cottonwood cove motel, also a nice hiking path if you go out early morning it's beautiful. Quiet and peaceful experience and great time for every age

It's been awhile since we been here annnnnd it looks the same…read more The main difference? The campground needs some extreme TLC. The parking lot is looking a little rough too. But anywho, if you want some fun in the sun at a place that's not so crowded. This could be the spot for you. We went there around 930am, to get our spot, it was quiet. But around 11-noon, it started to fill up real fast! The water is water, not the bluest, but not the darkest. It has a decent amount of beach sand as well. Overall, I would go again if someone wants to go, but not by choice.

Happy birthday to me! From start to finish the whole experience was amazing we brought snacks and…read morebeverages there a store nearby the boat had a speaker we listened to music the weather was great me and family will definitely do this again

Where are you coming from ? You're here; you're in Vegas!…read more Do you know Las Vegas has a lake, and you can rent a boat. See the natural beauty of Lake Las Vegas. This is Las Vegas, yes! Boats on the water. If you're just finding this out, knowing is the best! Anyways, sign the waiver; bring some identification and your credit card. Many rules exist to help keep everyone safe and sound. Miner details we all behave ourselves. You will park in the garage or by the lake front. An added bonus, parking is free. Make sure and select your type of boat rental. You can rent a kayak as well. So many things to do here on the water. Check it out, the best of Vegas is coming it's getting warm and book early because it's going to be another great year. Get out here and come and see . Love begins with you, it spreads out to others. So let's get out and do something that you can sit and watch the day pass on the water. I'll see you on the water.

The experience was very worthwhile, but our boat had not had the sewage tanks emptied. We had to…read moreturn around, go back to the marina, and get it emptied. Also, the generator kept overheating and cutting out when we needed the AC at night. One of the engines, an older Evinrude I believe, was hard to start. The boat that we had was clearly older and not maintained. I would do this again, but not at Callville Bay.

This is a first hand review searched Yelp for Callville Bay to reserve one of their pontoon boats…read morelike I have done in the past and came across this business showing that they now rent boats at the same address. I figured that maybe the marina had a second listing just for smaller boats and not houseboats which is NOT TRUE. I was mislead the entire time thinking that I was renting DIRECTLY from the marina and not some fly by night company falsely advertising their location. After speaking with the marina I was told that they do not allow any rentals from anyone other than themselves and they have no knowledge of this company. Upon speaking with this company at the 800 number listed here, it turns out that they are calleInvert Sports I was never told that I wouldn't be dealing with the reputable marina like I had done in the past and was quoted a much higher price than I paid before so I decided to do some more research. Luckily I did, you can find this actual company, Invert Sports, online where they have other terrible reviews. This company has shady business practices and is advertising to be something they are not. Beware. Update: after several failed attempts to get my review removed for various reasons the owner has now resorted to saying I work for the company. I do not. If you read my review it states that I have rented from the other company before and had fabulous service. If you'd like to stop falsely advertising your business you would not get a negative review from me. It is obvious that we are dealing with children here who can't accept that someone didn't like their business. Yelp is about positive and negative reviews - kinda like your other ones.

BEST EXPERIENCE YOU COULD ASK FOR!!!!! If you are looking to buy a boat, you came to the right…read moreplace. Dale is AMAZING! He was very patient and never made me feel rushed. Showed me everything I wanted to see and more...lol. The process from financing to storing my boat and trailer at the marina was seamless. The entire team was very helpful and friendly from start to finish! This was my first time purchasing my own boat, so I had a lot of questions but Dale was so helpful and had a ton of insight. SO GLAD I CAME HERE TO BUY THE FAMILY A BOAT FOR CHRITSMAS!

I a day on a boat on the lake! This has to be one of the marinas I really like. Staff is always…read morefriendly on the dock & inside their little store. We rented a pontoon this past weekend for $570 from 8am-5:30pm gas included. They provide life jackets that you try on before getting into your boat so you have the correct size. We were limited on where we could go that day because of the higher winds. We went out about 45mins from the dock. The pontoons aren't very fast boats so plan accordingly when having to bring the boat back. My friend is always the "Captain" & I know in the past he has had to watch a video on boating rules but he mentioned something about having to take a 6hr on line course to drive the boat?? Not 100% sure on that so double check prior to renting. I have Verizon cell phone service & had no issues with getting service here or out on the lake. They have "real" bathrooms on the dock & their little store has all sorts of stuff. They are way over priced but that can be expected. Some items the store carries are: ice ($3.50/bag), snacks, loaves of bread, sunscreen, drinks, alcohol, soft coolers, t-shirts, sun shirts, prepackage snack foods in the fridge, some toiletries. I actually needed some visine & got a wicked small bottle for $5.00, I bought some Cheetos for like $7.50, double oatmeal cake for like $3.00 but I did get a nice fun shirt, long sleeve with hood for like $23.00 & it says Lake Mead on it. There are a lot of fish hanging around the docks but you can't feed them & I ran into a couple of friendly ducks. This marina is about 45min drive from GVR area. I can't wait to head back & have another boating day! TIP: bring a trash bag to collect all your trash in. No glass bottles allowed. Have fun!

My husband and I did the full-day Black Canyon kayak tour with Desert Adventures and I seriously…read morecan't recommend it enough. I grew up in Vegas and have been on this river a ton by boat, and I've also hiked to both Gold Strike and Arizona Hot Springs. Those hikes are super rewarding but honestly brutal. This experience was completely different in the best way. Being able to get out of the river and be steps away from hot springs was amazing, and the views from the water are hands down the best. We met the team bright and early at 5:30am for launch, and everything was super smooth. They shuttled us, got us fitted for life jackets, handled waivers, and gave a quick safety rundown. Launch timing is strict because of the park service, but they made it feel easy and not stressful at all. Definitely be on time, though, because due to this strict timing, they will leave without you. The kayaks were such a game-changer. They were longer touring kayaks with foot-controlled rudders, dry storage, and actual back support. Super comfortable for me and somehow also worked great for my 6'2" husband (he had a larger boat). Since it was just the two of us, our guide Holmes customized the whole day to our pace. He took us to hidden spots I had never seen before, even as a local, and helped us avoid crowds. We did some hiking, rock scrambling, used ropes at Boy Scout Canyon, and explored hot springs that you can only get to from the river. It felt adventurous but still very safe, and he gave great tips the whole time. He also knew so much about the area. History of the Hoover Dam, plants, wildlife, etc. I learned a ton - even as someone who felt familiar with the area. This is exactly why I'm glad we didn't just rent kayaks. Having a guide made it feel like a next-level experience. We got to relax more while he handled the route and found the best spots. We got lucky with perfect early April weather. No wind, super glassy water, and we could see fish deep in the water. The 12 miles honestly felt way easier than expected, especially with how well Holmes guided us through the current so we could just float and chill a lot of the time. They also packed a great lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. You really just need a sun shirt, hat, sunglasses, swimsuit, water shoes, and sunscreen. They take care of the rest. Even though we leaned a little more adventurous, I could totally see this being doable for beginners, too. You don't need to be super athletic to enjoy it. Pickup and cleanup were easy and seamless. They handled everything while I grabbed a snack and relaxed, which honestly made it feel even more special. This was such a cool experience, and I would 100% do it again. Already recommending it to friends, and I would definitely consider doing the overnight version next time.

Desert Adventures is great! We did a self led excursion…read moredown the Colorado river but used this company to drop us off and pick us up! They provided a large trailer with ample shelves and space to put are gear onto. A safety speech was also given. This company has special authorization to enter the Hoover Dam property and take people down to launch from the entrance of the Hoover Dam. They instructed you to move quickly as there was a time limit for getting everyone/everything Into the water and away from the area. The next day, they were prompt with their pick up and helped us load our gear back onto the trailer. I would definitely use this company again and recommend them to others.

Book this tour was super easy. Once we made our payment we were emailed instructions on where to…read moremeet. My husband and I went on this tour on a Sunday. We were told that the raft could hold about 32 people, but we were lucky because on tour we had a total of 17, which was nice. We were also given a bag with snacks and a bottle of water, which was great to snack on during the tour. We met our driver at the Hoover Dam lodge. There was a lot of parking available, which made it easy. Our driver was super friendly and very informative. He took us to the raft to meet our tour guide. Our tour guide wasn't welcoming to my husband and I, but as other guests loaded onto the raft, his attitude changed. As we started the tour we stayed at the same spot for 30 minutes. Our guide passed out pictures in sheet protectors and began sharing about the history of the Hoover dam. Throughout the tour, our guide was testing us about our history. We didn't know much of it, that's why we attended the tour to learn. The best part of the tour was us getting out of the raft and landing on a piece of land to touch the water and skip rocks and take more photos. It was nice to see a few mini waterfalls and even a hot spring! I did wished we went deeper into the dam, but I guess that would've been for the longer tour. Also, I wish we could've swam in the lake, but it was very chilly. It was a great experience, however, the initial encounter with our guide was uncomfortable. We learned a lot and the views were amazing.

This was such a fun excursion. We are locals and have people visiting us from out of town. We have…read morenot done this before, but were curious about the tour - we had previous only been the top of the dam. We had a beautiful 60° day. Kyle was a fantastic guide. Really nice guy and very knowledgeable about the area. Our driver Micheal was also fantastic and helped get us oriented to the dam as we took the drive from the meet up point to the boat. Would highly recommend this tour, especially if you need to get away from the craziness of the strip for an afternoon. We did the hour and a half tour, but I think we will come back for the three hour.

Lake Mead Visitors Center and Park Store is a hidden little secret. The rangers and volunteers are…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and provide free maps and activity advice. The discovery center tells a great story of the area and I loved the topographical map of the entire park. Most unexpected was the park store hidden in the back. Really cute items that reflect the Lake Mead area in addition to my personal favorite, the prickly pear salsa and honey. Highly recommend for locals and visitors.

My friend and I took a lake cruise on the desert princess this past Saturday (7/25/26)…read more What our cruise company did not tell us was there is a parking fee to get in. I learned that it is protected by the coast guards. I guess one way to think of this place is like a national forest. Entrance/parking fee to get in and it is well protected. I probably only saw one piece of trash through the entire lake cruise duration. They truly do their best to keep this place nice and clean. The lake was peaceful and beautiful. As another user already mentioned, even though the water line is decreased over the years, the lake remains a beautiful sight to see. This was my first time here and truly, getting a break from the dry desert was definitely a treat.