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EMERALD CAVE LAS VEGAS CANOE RENTALS
Ages: All Age 
Duration: 4 Hours
Ages: All Ages
Duration: 4 Hours
Canoe to Emerald Cave Las Vegas – A Must-See Day Trip
Paddle your way through the calm, crystal-clear waters of the Colorado River and experience one of the most unforgettable sights near Las Vegas — Emerald Cave. Nestled on the Arizona side of Black Canyon, this shallow cave lights up a glowing green when sunlight streams in at just the right angle, creating a magical photo-worthy moment.
Whether you’re seeking adventure or a peaceful escape, this canoeing Las Vegas experience is perfect for all skill levels. Rent your canoe and enjoy a self-guided journey to discover the beauty of Emerald Cave Vegas — a hidden gem just a short drive from the Strip.
Anytime you can get on the water is a good time to go. There are certain times of the year though when it good to come to the Colorado River.
Fall and early spring are great, October to November the temperatures are mild and motorized traffic starts to disappear.
In the spring mid March to mid May, the temperatures range in the 70’s for March, to 90-100 degrees in May. Since it is starting to warm up river traffic starts to pick up and there are no guarantees for a quiet time on the river.
As summer approaches more motorized boats appear and the river can be quite busy. We strongly recommend early morning launches in the summer. We will put you on as early as you would like with a 6:00am time being ideal. Of course if you are on vacation it is not mandatory to go this early but, around 10:30am is when motorized traffic starts to pick-up and the wind starts to blow.
Winter is a quiet time of the year so if solitude is what you are seeking December to early March is ideal. There are few motorized boats at this time of year. Temperatures are mild.
No! The lower river has been drastically altered over the last 70 years creating several reservoirs for water storage and power generation. The flowing sections of the river have a current of about 3mph. Although it may seem to move faster it doesn’t. It is the volume of water that makes it seem as if you are going faster. On the Davis Dam to Rotary Park trip even if you don’t paddle at all you can still make it to the end in about 4 hours.
We do not have age restrictions. It is dependent on what the parents feel comfortable with. If you do take a child you must have a proper LIFE JACKET for the child. We do have children’s lifejackets and suggest you call in advance to make proper arrangements. There are some trips we don’t recommend for smaller children. We also suggest checking with others in your group to see if children will fit the dynamics of the group.
Dogs are welcome as long as they’re comfortable around water. Please remember, they must wear a life jacket, and be aware of the presence of rattlesnakes, mountain lions, and birds of prey.
Since the lower river is considered a navigable waterway, motorized traffic is allowed anywhere you might want to go. However there are a few places on Lake Mead and Mohave that are a little more isolated and therefore harder to get to so traffic is less than in the more populated areas. Give us a call and we can help direct you to these areas.
Yes! You can still go. Although your cost will be higher. Figure what the trip would cost with the minimum participants and that is what it will cost if you cannot meet the minimum trip participants.