Access Site
AZ
Pearce River
Colorado River - Lake Mead • Colorado River
Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago
City: Meadview, AZ
County: Mohave County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.12549692, -113.98247250
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Red Rock Springs Outflow near Lake Mead, NV
16.4 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV
Take-out
Colorado - 19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead
300.0 mi • 9 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 4000.00-48000.00 cfs
Colorado Rvr above Diamond Creek near Peach Springs AZ
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• 4000.00-48000.00 cfs
Colorado River near Grand Canyon, AZ
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• 4000.00-48000.00 cfs
Colorado River at Lees Ferry, AZ
Whitewater Runs on Colorado River
20 runs (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I
53 mi away
20. Black Canyon
26.0 mi
1 ft/mi
IV-V
275 mi away
18. Colorado/Green Confluence to Hite Marina (Cataract Canyon)
48.6 mi
16 ft/mi
II
317 mi away
17. Moab to Green River Confluence
65.0 mi
I-III
349 mi away
16. Cisco (Rose Ranch) to Moab
46.7 mi
5 ft/mi
III-IV
381 mi away
15. Westwater to Rose Ranch (Westwater Canyon)
17.6 mi
9 ft/mi
II
394 mi away
14. Loma launch to Westwater launch
24.9 mi
7 ft/mi
I
414 mi away
13. Grand Junction Town
31.6 mi
8 ft/mi
I
448 mi away
11. New Castle to Cameo
61.9 mi
III
447 mi away
12. Big Sur
1.2 mi
15 ft/mi
I
505 mi away
10. South Canyon to New Castle
6.7 mi
15 ft/mi
II(III)
511 mi away
09. Two Rivers to South Canyon
5.3 mi
15 ft/mi
II+(III)
516 mi away
08. Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
5.9 mi
19 ft/mi
III-IV
521 mi away
07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 (I-70)
1.7 mi
39 ft/mi
IV-V(V+)
523 mi away
06. Hanging Lake Exit 125 (I-70) to Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 (I-70)
2.5 mi
83 ft/mi
II(III)
536 mi away
05. Burns to Dotsero
24.9 mi
II(III)
554 mi away
04. State Bridge to Burns
20.6 mi
III
568 mi away
03. Pumphouse campground to State Bridge
15.0 mi
15 ft/mi
IV-V
580 mi away
02. Gore Canyon
9.7 mi
35 ft/mi
IV
606 mi away
01. Hot Sulphur Springs to Hwy 40 bridge
2.7 mi
42 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Pearce River boat ramp provides access to Lake Mead, the massive reservoir created by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. Located in Meadview in Mohave County, Arizona, this access point serves the northern portion of Lake Mead. The Colorado River system that feeds this lake is a major waterway draining much of the western United States, with a total length of 892 miles and an average flow of over 2200 cubic feet per second. Lake Mead itself offers a dramatically different paddling experience than the river upstream, as the water is impounded and generally calm, making it suitable for various types of boating.
Boaters using this access should be aware that Lake Mead can experience significant wind and wave action, particularly in open areas. The lake supports motorboats, sailboats, and personal watercraft in addition to paddlecraft, so traffic awareness is important. The reservoir fluctuates seasonally and has experienced historically low water levels in recent years, which may affect launch conditions and require checking current lake levels before visiting. Water temperature in Lake Mead varies by season, and weather in the Mohave Desert can be extreme, with intense sun and heat during summer months.
The surrounding landscape is high desert with limited shade or services immediately at the ramp. Visitors should come prepared with adequate water, sun protection, and supplies, as amenities may be minimal. The Meadview area itself is remote, so it's advisable to fuel up and gather provisions before heading to the access point. Current conditions and any water level restrictions should be verified with local authorities or the National Park Service before launching.
Boaters using this access should be aware that Lake Mead can experience significant wind and wave action, particularly in open areas. The lake supports motorboats, sailboats, and personal watercraft in addition to paddlecraft, so traffic awareness is important. The reservoir fluctuates seasonally and has experienced historically low water levels in recent years, which may affect launch conditions and require checking current lake levels before visiting. Water temperature in Lake Mead varies by season, and weather in the Mohave Desert can be extreme, with intense sun and heat during summer months.
The surrounding landscape is high desert with limited shade or services immediately at the ramp. Visitors should come prepared with adequate water, sun protection, and supplies, as amenities may be minimal. The Meadview area itself is remote, so it's advisable to fuel up and gather provisions before heading to the access point. Current conditions and any water level restrictions should be verified with local authorities or the National Park Service before launching.