Lake Mead National Recreation Area – Willow Beach
Located on the Colorado River below Lake Mead. Riparian habitat that includes over 150 waterfowl, shorebirds, riparian and adjacent desert species. Area very popular during winter months. Surrounded by steep canyon walls along the Colorado River, Willow Beach is a paddlecrafter’s dream destination. See birds from a water craft. Many visitors choose to take a guided raft or kayak trip from the base of the Hoover Dam to Willow Beach, stopping at coves, hot springs and waterfalls along the way.
Site Information
Region: West Coast
County: Mohave
Directions: Located 15 miles south of the Hoover Dam in Arizona off of U.S. Highway 93.
Latitude: 35.8696
Longitude: -114.6604
Operational Hours: Open all year, dawn til dusk
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, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
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, Broad-billed Hummingbird, Canyon Wren, Costa’s Hummingbird, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Pyrrhuloxia
Charismatic: American Kestrel, Anna’s Hummingbird, Black-throated Sparrow, Brown-crested Flycatcher, Gambel’s Quail, Greater Roadrunner, Phainopepla, Verdin, Vermilion Flycatcher
Contact Information
Bureau of Land Management
25804 Willow Beach Road
Willow Beach, AZ 86445
Website: https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/willow-beach.htm
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L387795
