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Paddleboard on Lake Mead and the Colorado River

Rent paddleboards at Lake Mead Marina or Desert Adventures. Launch at Hemenway Harbor, Boulder Beach, or Willow Beach Marina on the Colorado River.

Paddleboard on Lake Mead and the Colorado River

1. Where to Rent Paddleboards

Paddleboarder on calm water below rocky cliffs, with boat seats and a canyon shore in side panels. Taken by Lauren Hyde

First, you’ll need to get some paddleboards before heading out to the lake. There are several places that you can rent stand-up paddleboards from for the day or by the hour. Desert Adventures in Boulder City offers rentals that they can transport for you or that you can load up in your own car. Lake Mead Marina also offers paddleboard rentals making it easy; they’ll help you get going right from the dock. Of course, if you have your own personal paddleboards, you can go ahead and hit the lake!

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