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.

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.

Such a peaceful and beautiful spot to look out on the water or rent a boat. There are even a few…read moresmall businesses here were you can buy a bite to eat or key supplies too (depends on the season though). Seeing all the nearby docked boats is quite pretty too. The water is usually pretty calm here and you will see a lot of ducks and fish here.

I LOVE boat day! We rented another pontoon boat for the day. Aimed for 8am meetup & had to have the…read moreboat back by 5:30pm. Carlton was our Captain & got there a little bit earlier to watch the required boat video when renting a boat. It must be watched everytime even if you've seen it before. Has important rules & info. when out on the lake. We paid $650 to rent a pontoon boat that fits no more than 10 people. Dogs are counted as 1 person per dog. The marina provides life jackets that they will fit you for to get the correct size & must be worn while in the boat. No glass is allowed. You can bring your cooler and there is a small store that sells lake essentials from sunscreen, rope, floats, drinks, alcohol, snacks, ice cream, water shoes, flip flops, towels, etc. Things are a little pricy but it's OK if you forgot something important @ home. There are bathrooms with real flushing toilets at the docks with some lockers upon entering that you would bring your own lock to lock your belongings in. Free of charge. They also have wheel chairs & wheel barrels for you to lug all your items to your boat....free. Staff has always been nice & friendly. They all seem to really enjoy their job. We always make sure to bring a big trash bag to collect our garbage while out on the boat & there are dumpsters/trashcans to drop off on your way out. Please DON'T litter. We have always been able to find nice spots to park the boat @ for the day & hang in the water around our boat. We usually go out about 45-60 minutes away from the docks. Keep track on how long it takes you to get to your chosen spot so you can plan on having enough time to get back by the required time. Gas is included in the rental price & staff fills the boats back up so you don't have to worry about taking the boat to do that prior to returning. This marina isn't far from Henderson area. I live near St Rose Seina hospital & per GPS takes about 30 minutes to get there. I've only been out once this Summer & I'm so sad that was probably it for this Summer. It's such a nice & relaxing day. Don't forget your sunscreen as it's a "hot" toasty day hanging in the lake all day. The pontoon boats do have a partial cover to sit under to get some shade. Grab your friends/family for a nice, relaxing day on the lake! Be careful, be smart when it comes to hanging out in the lake & boating. Have fun! Thank you for this privilege!!

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.

Lake is beautiful but renting the 70ft houseboat was a disappointment. Beware dirty and not cleaned…read moreat all before arrival. Deceiving from what the website shows .. piss on toilets upon arrival, carpets filthy, dirty dishes , stains on sheets and the worst blankets provided. Generator took a dump once on us and jacuzzi was dirty and having numerous problems . Not worth the ridiculous extra 1000 we paid to have that feature . Staff was friendly and helpful but houseboat definitely not worth the money you pay with how outdated and dirty it was

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.

Cost friendly and fun. But the hours are never accurate. Google says they open at 9am, except the…read moredoors are locked. We tried calling the number and it hangs up on you. Texted it and they tell us they don't open till 10am. Well that would've been nice to know. I enjoy coming here but this has happened multiple times now where online says they're open when they're not.

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.

Even though the water level seems to be getting lower and lower these days, the lake is still…read morebeautiful and this place is such a serene retreat! You can enjoy some time at a beach, kayak, rent a boat, hike, or do a scenic drive here. There's also the famous railroad tunnel hike (which is really like an easy walk), boasting incredible views that tends to be a family favorite. No matter what kind of adventure you choose here, the views will be beautiful.

There are places in this country that aren't just destinations they're chapters of a life. Lake…read moreMead is one of mine. I remember when it was full truly full back in its heyday, when it stood as the largest reservoir in the United States, born from the mighty Hoover Dam and fed by the Colorado River like a beating heart in the desert. It wasn't just water out there... it was life. The kind of place families planned entire summers around. The kind of place that meant something. Our family didn't just "go" to Lake Mead we made a journey out of it. A couple days on the road, anticipation building mile by mile, until finally, there it was. We'd spend a week out there, soaking it all in. And I'll never forget those spring breaks. The sun high, music playing somewhere in the distance, boats cutting across the water, laughter echoing off canyon walls. Girls in bikinis everywhere and I was just a young man coming into my own, thinking every single one of them was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. It felt like the whole world was alive, and somehow, I was right in the middle of it. Back then, the water... it had a color you almost couldn't describe without sounding like you were exaggerating. Turquoise one minute, blue-green the next, shifting with the sunlight like it had moods of its own. The desert wrapped around it, rugged and raw, but the lake softened everything. It brought people together. You couldn't find a place to park half the time, and nobody cared. That was part of it. People shoulder to shoulder, coolers open, music playing, drinks in hand, strangers becoming friends for a weekend. It felt affordable, accessible... like it belonged to all of us. It felt like America. And now... now it feels like something else entirely. These days, when I pass by Lake Mead, it doesn't greet me the same way. The shoreline has pulled back like a memory fading. What was once shimmering and alive now looks cracked, dry, almost forgotten in places brown where it used to glow. The "bathtub ring" carved into the canyon walls isn't just a mark of water levels it's a scar. A reminder of what used to be there. It's hard not to feel like something's been taken. Whether it's overuse, growth, decisions made in rooms far away, or just time itself catching up whatever the cause, it's left behind a shell of what once was. A place that used to be bursting with life now feels like somewhere people go to remember instead of live. You don't go there the same way anymore. You visit it like a piece of history. And that's what hurts the most. Because I think about bringing my kids there today... and it's not the same gift my grandpa gave me. Not even close. What was once a living, breathing escape now feels like something we're quietly burying. Not gone but not what it was. And maybe never will be again. Still, I can close my eyes and see it. The color of that water. The sound of laughter. The feeling of being young, sunburned, a little wild, thinking the world was wide open and I was somebody in it. Lake Mead gave me that. And for that, no matter what it looks like today... I'll always love it.