Lake Mohave – Davis Dam
One of the best birding sites in the area is the spillway below Davis Dam. Water fowl, shore birds and riparian birds frequent the area. The dam is on the Colorado River about 70 miles (110 km) downstream from Hoover Dam. It stretches across the border between Arizona and Nevada. The United States Bureau of Reclamation owns and operates the dam, which was completed in 1951. The roadway across the dam is shut down to vehicle traffic. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic are permitted.
Site Information
Region: West Coast
County: Mohave
Directions: From Laughflin, NV, approximately 4 miles on Davis Dam Rd to Arizona St. on the West side of the Colorado River. Turn right on Arizona St. to area on west side of the spillway below the dam. Parking area allows view of river. You may also walk across the dam to view the lake.
Latitude: 35.199886
Longitude: -114.567254
Operational Hours: Open all year, dawn til dusk
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: May - September
Habitats: Lake or Pond, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
There are no services at the Dam. Camp Davis is nearby and provides limited camping. Grounds good for birding.
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
Charismatic: Black-throated Sparrow, Gambel’s Quail, Loggerhead Shrike
Contact Information
Lower Colorado Dams Office
Bureau of Reclamation
PO Box 60400
Boulder City, NV 89006
Website: https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=47
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L367724
Additional Resources:
Davis Dam
