Lake Mead Marina Moves To Hemenway Harbor,

Becomes Part Of Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina

The Lake Mead Marina has moved out of Boulder Harbor because of continued lowering water levels on Lake Mead. In early February, the Lake Mead Marina traveled about two miles south and became part of the Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina in Hemenway Harbor. 

The main sections moved were the A& B docks (about 470 slips).  The launch ramp and harbor were temporarily closed during the move.

The C-dock (288 slips) moved and became part of the Las Vegas Boat Harbor just over a year ago in February 2007. The Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina will have about 1,390 slips when the move is complete. 

The Gripentog Family, who recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary on Lake Mead in September 2007, will continue to own and operate the Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina.

The Boulder Harbor launch ramp (commonly referred to as the Lake Mead Marina launch ramp) will remain open to the public after the marina move is complete.

Some History Re: Lowering Water Levels

August 2001 — The launch ramp at Pearce Ferry closed.

September 2001 — The launch ramp at Govt. Wash closed.

October 2002  — Las Vegas Bay Marina moved out of Las Vegas Bay and moved to Hemenway Harbor and was renamed Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina. 

April 2003 —Lake Mead Cruises relocated their facility that had been just north of Lake Mead Marina to Hemenway Harbor. 

December 2003 — The launch ramp at Las Vegas Bay closed.

February 2007 — The Overton Beach Marina’s 185-slip facility is forced to move due to lowering water levels.  Most of marina is moved to Callville Bay Marina.  Smaller section is moved to Temple Bar Marina.  The move takes about 40 hours, moving about one mile per hour.

February 2007 — Lake Mead Marina’s C-dock moved about two miles south to the Horsepower Cove in Hemenway Harbor and became part of the Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina.

February 2008 —Lake Mead Marina’s A&B docks moved to Horsepower Cove in Hemenway Harbor and became part of the Las Vegas Boat Harbor Marina.

Millions of dollars have been spent ensuring public access at ramps all over Lake Mead.   New technology such as pipe mats and concrete matting have been used. 
When the water drops, our crews are able to dig out old asphalt and pour new concrete.  This has allowed us to upgrade our ramps all around the lake.

We will continue extending our ramps this summer when Lake Mead is projected to drop another 19 feet.