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Overview
Temple Bar RV Park is the tiny, concession-run, full‑hookup option at Temple Bar—perfect if you want shore-time convenience without giving up hookups. You’re a short stroll from the marina, boat launch, and a small store/café, with Lake Mead’s broad views and desert quiet all around.
Why pick this over the nearby campground
The NPS Temple Bar Campground next door is dry camping (no hookups). This RV park offers about 10 full‑hookup sites, so you get power, water, and sewer plus an easy walk to marina services. If hookups matter, this is the better base.
What to do from your site
- Water time: launch your own boat or rent from the marina. There’s no designated beach here, but many people boat to secluded coves for swimming, paddling, and fishing.
- On land: stretch your legs on the Temple View Trail for desert scenery and a glimpse of the namesake “temple” formation.
- After dark: the remote setting delivers excellent stargazing.
Practicalities
- Showers and a laundromat are down at the marina for a fee. The store stocks basics like snacks, drinks, charcoal, and ice; there’s also a seasonal café and picnic area with grills.
- Connectivity is hit‑or‑miss. Expect little to no cell service at times; reports vary by carrier and exact location. Wi‑Fi has been reported at the marina store, not broadly at campsites.
- This is a long, quiet dead‑end off US‑93; bring what you need and top off fuel before turning onto Temple Bar Road.
Wildlife and setting
You’re in classic Mojave desert country with rocky outcrops and sparse vegetation. Keep an eye out for birds, lizards, antelope ground squirrels, and the occasional coyote. Please don’t feed wildlife and secure food and trash.
Best time to visit
Spring and fall bring the most comfortable camping weather. Summers routinely top 100°F—plan dawn and dusk activity and lots of shade and water if you come then. Winter can be crisp with chilly nights, which pairs nicely with the dark skies. For photos, sunrise and late‑day light flatter the desert and lake.
Good to know
Lake levels fluctuate, which can change how close amenities feel to the water. If you need hookups, reserve with the marina concessioner; spots are few and popular when the weather is mild.
Pros
- Full-hookup sites right by the marina
- Easy access to boat launch, rentals, small store and seasonal café
Cons
- Very remote—about 26 miles from US‑93 with limited services en route
- Cell coverage is unreliable; any Wi‑Fi is centered at the marina store
Tips
- Reserve early—there are only about 10 full‑hookup sites.
- Top off fuel and groceries before leaving US‑93; services are sparse.
- Plan activities for mornings and evenings in summer when temps exceed 100°F.
- For a swim, plan to boat to nearby coves; there’s no designated beach.
- Showers and laundry are available at the marina for a fee.
