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Princess Cove Boat Launch

Arizona

About

Princess Cove Boat Launch is a boat launch in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service, about 3.3 miles from the town of Katherine, Arizona. The cooler months are the most comfortable time to get on the water. Typical averages from the nearby Laughlin, Nevada weather station show highs around 64°F in December and January, while summer highs climb past 100°F from June through September. Several trails lie within a few miles of the launch. Lake View is about 3.2 miles away and Fisherman's about 3.6 miles. Davis Dam Trail is roughly 4.8 miles off, and the climbing areas at Frock Rock and Christmas Tree Pass are about 7 miles away across the Nevada line.

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National Park Service

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Location

Princess Cove Boat Launch

Arizona

Data source: nps public poi

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Nov–Mar. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–77°F and lows of 44–51°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Laughlin, NV weather station, 6.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan64° high45° low
  2. Feb69° high47° low
  3. Mar77° high51° low
  4. Apr86° high57° low
  5. May95° high66° low
  6. Jun106° high75° low
  7. Jul110° high82° low
  8. Aug108° high81° low
  9. Sep102° high74° low
  10. Oct89° high61° low
  11. Nov74° high51° low
  12. Dec64° high44° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Katherine, Arizona · 3.3 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

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

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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