Overnight Kayak Camping Trip in the Black Canyon
Kayak Lake Mead's Overnight Camping Kayak Trip is a guided kayak camping trip on the Colorado River through the Black Canyon, a short drive from Las Vegas. You paddle by day, explore hidden coves and hot springs, and camp under the stars on a remote river beach at night.
Trips launch from Kayak Beach at Willow Beach, Arizona.
Camping Trip Details
- Price:$380 per adult, $350 per child, per night
- Trip length:1 to 3 nights
- Group size:2 to 4 guests
- Season:February through May and September through December
- Route:The Black Canyon between Willow Beach and Hoover Dam, with the Emerald Cave as an easy stop along the way
- Launches from:Kayak Beach, Willow Beach, AZ
- Age limit:At least 8 years old, with a weight limit based on height
- Included:All kayak and camping gear, including kayak, paddle, life vest and snacks
What You'll Do on the Overnight Trip
You'll paddle calm water through the Black Canyon Water Trail at an easy pace, with plenty of breaks, past towering canyon walls, historic sites and hidden coves. Along the way you can hike short slot canyons, swim in quiet coves, and soak in natural hot springs a short walk from the shoreline.
The canyon is a protected corridor, home to desert bighorn sheep, bald eagles, ospreys and herons, and mornings and evenings offer the best chances to see them. Evenings are spent on a remote river beach cooking camp meals over a campfire and stove while your guides handle the logistics.
Cell service in the Black Canyon is limited to nonexistent, so plan to be off-grid for the trip.
What to Bring Camping
- Clothing: Quick-dry shirts and shorts or light pants, a fleece or light jacket for cooler evenings, sleepwear, and a light wind or rain shell. You will get wet while kayaking.
- Sun protection: A secure hat, sunglasses with a strap, plenty of sunscreen, and a light long-sleeve shirt. There's little shade on the water.
- Footwear: Closed-toe water shoes or sandals with heel straps, plus light camp shoes and extra socks.
- Personal items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, chapstick, prescription medications, a refillable water bottle, and a waterproof case for your phone or camera. We provide camping soap.
Everything gets packed into dry bags, so pack light. Read our policies before booking, or see our day kayak tours.