Arizona whitewater - Colorado River, Mohave County Mohave county, Hoover Dam to Willow Beach section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The natural beauty of Arizona and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The campgrounds here at Colorado River are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations     in advance you're all set. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other places for that. Briefly about the general area: Summertime at Colorado River arrives with high temperatures in the 100's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 70's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 50's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Colorado River. This river is so good. It is very dry here at Colorado River regularly; August is the month that gets the most rain, and June is the month with the least moisture. Big Sand Bar Rapids is an inspiring site   to have a look at during your stay, and nearby you discover Big Sand Bar which is a delightful place to have a look at. A short tour to Big Sand Bar is always worthwhile, and on a tremendous day it's a great idea to spend the day at Special Events Beach. Colorado River, Hoover Dam to Willow Beach road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: Length: 12 miles Average Gradient: 1 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.0115 Longitude: -114.74311 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.86989 Longitude: -114.66101 Paddler input for Colorado River, Arizona: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Colorado River, Arizona Local climate location: BOULDER CITY 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Boulder Dam Hotel, Boulder City 10 miles away Located in the heart of Boulder City, Nevada's Historic District, the recently renovated 22-room Boulder Dam Hotel offers the charm of a bed and breakfast with the privacy and amenities of a boutique ... Boulder Inn And Suites, Boulder City 10 miles away Boulder Inn And Suites is located in the quaint town of Boulder City, just minutes from the excitement of fabulous Las Vegas. This property is an excellent central location for individuals and familie... Loews Lake Las Vegas, Henderson 18 miles away A magnificent 25-acre lakefront desert resort where nature lovers and golfers experience breathtaking mountain views and elegant surroundings that are a world apart from the Vegas strip, yet only 17 m...   All Arizona Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arizona. Books about whitewater paddling on Colorado River, Arizona List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Colorado River, Arizona. Find a whitewater outfitter in Arizona Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Las Vegas-Paradise, Nevada Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Las Vegas-Paradise, Nevada, the metro area neareast to Colorado River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Colorado River.   Whitewater Near Colorado River: Colorado River, Mohave / Clark County , 5 miles away, Class I - 30 miles long (Black Canyon)   Ski Areas Near Colorado River: Las Vegas Ski, Nevada , 71 miles away, 860 vertical feet   Beaches Near Colorado River: Special Events Beach, Clark County , 7 miles away South Beach, Clark County , 8 miles away Boulder Beach, Clark County , 8 miles away   Hotels Near Colorado River: Boulder Dam Hotel, Boulder City , 10 miles away Boulder Inn And Suites, Boulder City , 10 miles away Loews Lake Las Vegas, Henderson , 18 miles away The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, Henderson , 18 miles away MonteLago, Henderson , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Colorado River: Hemenway Campground, Clark County, 8 miles away Boulder Beach Campground, Clark County, 9 miles away Boulder Oaks RV Resort, Boulder City, 10 miles away   National Parks Near Colorado River: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City - NV , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Colorado River