Lake Mead National Recreation Area – Katherine Landing
This oasis located inside the Lake Mead National Recreation Area is just minutes from Bullhead City, Arizona, and Laughlin, Nevada. It offers generous sunshine, sparkling blue water and white sandy beaches. Site for waterfowl, shore birds and desert species. Lake occasionally has uncommon migrating species or birds blown in on storms from California. Spend the day picnicking, hiking or taking a boat out onto Lake Mohave.
Site Information
Region: West Coast
County: Mohave
Directions: From Laughlin, NV take AZ-68 and Davis Dam Rd. 6 miles to Katherine Dr. Travel 3.8 miles to landing. Route has tolls.
Latitude: 35.216103
Longitude: -114.564657
Operational Hours: Open regular business hours
Admission or Fees: Entrance Pass $25.00/per vehicle/per day (other pass options are available). Visit website.
Best time to visit: May-September
Habitats: Desert, Lake or Pond
Know Before You Go
Visitor Center may be closed (check website). Boat/boat rides for birding on the lake may be available. Area heavily used during winter months.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Speciality: Abert’s Towhee
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Black-throated Sparrow, Gambel’s Quail, Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Contact Information
National Park Service
601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005
Phone: 702-293-8990
Website: https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/katherine-landing.htm
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L367729
