Sitting along the shore of Lake Mohave within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Carp Cove is a free, dispersed site managed by the National Park Service. The road in is passable by standard vehicles, but only if driven slowly and only when it hasn't washed out. Water is visible and close. Trash left by previous visitors has been a recurring issue, so campers should plan to pack out more than they bring in. No pets are permitted.
Description
Vehicle camping is permitted at developed campgrounds or in primitive areas designated on the backcountry maps. Vehicles of all kinds, including four-wheel drives, motorcycles and bicycles, must stay on designated roads.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCarp Cove is located in Arizona near Searchlight
Coordinates
35.47636206937881 N
114.66102353186506 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 44 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 2 hrs 46 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 4 hrs 2 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
- 4 hrs 15 min from St. George, UT
