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Pearce Ferry Take-Out

Arizona

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Pearce Ferry Take-Out is a boat launch in Arizona within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Grand Canyon West, about 13 miles away. For comfortable weather, aim for spring or fall. Typical averages from the nearby Temple Bar weather station run highs in the low 70s in March and mid-80s in October. Summer is very hot there, with July highs averaging about 109°F.

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National Park Service

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Location

Littlefield

Arizona

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jan–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 38–56°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Temple Bar, AZ weather station, 21 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan60° high38° low
  2. Feb65° high41° low
  3. Mar73° high48° low
  4. Apr83° high56° low
  5. May93° high65° low
  6. Jun104° high74° low
  7. Jul109° high82° low
  8. Aug107° high81° low
  9. Sep99° high71° low
  10. Oct84° high58° low
  11. Nov69° high46° low
  12. Dec58° high37° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Grand Canyon West, Arizona · 13 mi
Managed by
National Park Service

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Lake Mead National Recreation Area as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Is Pearce Ferry Take-Out open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It doesn't name Pearce Ferry Take-Out, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Government Wash and 8.0 Mile Road Anticipated Reopening

    Park closure covering Lake Mead National Recreation Area · NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  • Bacteria Levels at Arizona Hot Springs

    Park alert covering Lake Mead National Recreation Area · NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  • Harmful Algae Bloom

    Park alert covering Lake Mead National Recreation Area · NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area

As of · Source: NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Pearce Ferry Take-Out

Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    60° / 38°

    4 wet

  2. Feb

    65° / 41°

    4 wet

  3. Mar

    73° / 48°

    4 wet

  4. Apr

    83° / 56°

    2 wet

  5. May

    93° / 65°

    1 wet

  6. Jun

    104° / 74°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    109° / 82°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    107° / 81°

    2 wet

  9. Sep

    99° / 71°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    84° / 58°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    69° / 46°

    2 wet

  12. Dec

    58° / 37°

    2 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Temple Bar, AZ, 20.5 mi away at 1,280 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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