# Kayaking & Paddling Near Las Vegas | Lake Mead & Colorado River

## About

Paddle through some of the most dramatic desert scenery in America — kayak across Lake Mead, canoe down the Colorado River through Black Canyon, or paddleboard on calm desert waters just 30 minutes from the Strip.

- **Part of:** Activities > Drive & Ride > On the Water

## Places

- [Callville Bay Resort & Marina](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/callville-bay-resort-marina)
- [Cave Lake](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/cave-lake)
- [Echo Canyon](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/echo-canyon)
- [River Dogz](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/river-dogz)
- [Spring Valley](https://www.vegasnearme.com/attractions/spring-valley)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where can I kayak near Las Vegas?

Black Canyon Water Trail on the Colorado River (below Hoover Dam) is the most spectacular kayaking near Las Vegas — towering canyon walls, natural hot springs, and wildlife along a 12-mile route to Willow Beach. Lake Mead also offers flat-water kayaking and paddleboarding from multiple launch points. Guided tours depart from Boulder City.

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