Temple Bar Campground
Temple Bar Campground is located along the eastern portion of Lake Mead in Arizona. It’s open year-round and features paved sites that can accommodate tents or RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campsites. Temperatures usually surpass 100F (37C) degrees June-August. In May and September, daytime highs are around 90F (32C). October-April, temperatures are much cooler. Lows can dip to freezing temps December-February. The area averages 4 inches of rain each year. Vegetation provides some shade. Visitors enjoy coming here for the peace, solitude and pristine night skies.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 69 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
69 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 2 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 3 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 4 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 5 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 6 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Site 7 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Site 8 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 9 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 10 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | There is a park entrance fee. The daily entrance (1-7 days) fee is $25 per vehicle. All Interagency and Lake Mead Passes are valid for entry for one vehicle. |
| Accessibility | Sites Site 6, Site 7, Site 37, Site 39 are listed accessible |
Each campsite provides space for up to eight people with one camping unit, i.e. motor home or camp trailer. A maximum of two motorized vehicles, four motorcycles or combination thereof if towed or carried on or by a camper may occupy a site. Paved roads lead to each site, and the sites are asphalt. There are multiple water spigots and restrooms spread out throughout the campground. The restrooms have sinks and toilets. There are no showers. Accessible sites are available. An RV dump station and water refill station are located near the entrance on the left.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Located along the eastern portion of Lake Mead in Arizona. Access from the south from Kingman, Arizona, or from the north from the Las Vegas Valley. The Temple Bar Road turnoff from U.S. Highway 93 is 50 miles north of Kingman and 18 miles south of the Nevada/Arizona border. The campground is about 26 miles from the turnoff to Temple Bar.
| Nearest town | Boulder City, Arizona |
| Coordinates | 36.0303° N, 114.3249° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Please have cancellations processed in the system three days in advance of your visit.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 26.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 39.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Henderson RV ↗ | 47.9 mi |
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Temple Bar Campground - Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
Worth a stop
Temple Bar is remote, which is what makes it so special. The Las Vegas Valley; Kingman, Arizona; and Route 66 are about 90 minutes away. In these areas, you can find museums, restaurants, stores and a variety of entertainment options. Grand Canyon West is about 2 hours away.
- 12.4 mi
Public land it sits in
Mount Wilson Wilderness begins about 11.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.5 miMount Wilson Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 23,900 acres
- 11.8 miJumbo Springs Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 4,760 acres
- 13.5 miJimbilnan Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 18,879 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
There is a mix of palm trees, oleanders, mature cottonwood trees and native vegetation that help provide shade and privacy between sites. Wildlife in the area includes many species of birds and lizards along with antelope squirrels and the occasional coyote. Temple Bar is remote, making it an ideal location to view the night skies.
Recreation
Enjoy the Temple Bar area by land or water. Hike through the desert along the Temple View Trail to observe the crystal blue waters of Lake Mead and the natural temple that changes colors throughout the day. Launch your own boat or rent one from the marina. You can also dine at the seasonal cafe, or grab a variety of snacks, drinks and charcoal from the store. Picnic tables and grills are located near the store. Although there are no beaches at Temple Bar, it's a great place to rent a boat and find your own secluded beach or cove where you can spend the day fishing, soaking in the sun and wading along the shore.
Guidebooks for Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Arizona
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- Guide to Common Plants of Lake Mead National Recreation AreaElizabeth A. Powell and Frederick H. Landau, 2023Find at Bookshop.org
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Temple Bar Campground?
Sites at Temple Bar Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Temple Bar Campground?
There is a park entrance fee. The daily entrance (1-7 days) fee is $25 per vehicle. All Interagency and Lake Mead Passes are valid for entry for one vehicle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Temple Bar Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Temple Bar Campground have?
71 sites, including 69 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Temple Bar Campground?
Temple Bar Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Temple Bar Campground?
There are no showers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Temple Bar Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Temple Bar Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Temple Bar Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Temple Bar Campground?
Sites Site 6, Site 7, Site 37, and Site 39 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Temple Bar Campground?
Enjoy the Temple Bar area by land or water. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Temple Bar Campground?
Boulder City, Arizona. Temple Bar is remote, which is what makes it so special.
Source: Getting there
What if Temple Bar Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Temple Bar RV Park (0.3 mi, first-come), Echo Bay Campground (20.2 mi), and Echo Bay RV Park (20.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby