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Crawdad Cove is a spot on Lake Mead, slightly north of Boulder Beach, near Las Vegas, Nevada. This cove offers sheltered access to the lake with turquoise waters framed by red sandstone cliffs. Afternoon thermal wind blows from the south/southwest, created by the intense heating of the surrounding desert. The cove offers some shelter from the main water body, with slightly calmer conditions than Boulder Beach. Like all of Lake Mead, the water level has dropped significantly and access points keep changing.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Fresh water with temperature ranging from 13°C/55°F in winter to 28°C/82°F in summer. Shorty or lycra sufficient in summer, 3/2mm wetsuit in spring and fall. The bottom is sandy and rocky. The cove offers somewhat more sheltered water than the main lake. Water is clear and turquoise. Lake level continues to drop — access and spot configuration change year to year. Moderate chop in the cove, more significant beyond.
EXTREME heat in summer — temperatures exceeding 45°C/113°F. Hydration vital, heatstroke possible. Intense sun — sun protection essential. Declining lake level — newly exposed rocks and obstacles, changing access. Motorboat traffic. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer. Thermal wind can develop rapidly. Rocky cliffs. No natural shade — bring shelter for rigging.
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