About this campground
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.
Getting there
Located along the eastern side of the park in Arizona. Access from the south from Kingman, Arizona or from the north by the Las Vegas Valley. The Temple Bar turnoff from US Hwy 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 for Temple Bar.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Echo Bay CampgroundLake Mead National Recreation Area20 mi
- Callville Bay CampgroundLake Mead National Recreation Area24 mi
- Lake Mead Visitor CenterLake Mead National Recreation Area26 mi
- Boulder Beach CampgroundLake Mead National Recreation Area27 mi
- Boulder Beach Group CampsitesLake Mead National Recreation Area27 mi
- Las Vegas Bay CampgroundLake Mead National Recreation Area31 mi
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Temple Bar Campground doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Nevada campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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