National Park Service · Arizona

Temple Bar Campground

National Park Service · Arizona, United States · in Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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Sites
71
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
No
Dump station
Yes
Laundry
No
Elevation
1,312 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Phone
(702) 293-8906

About

Enjoy the Temple Bar area by land or water. Hike through the desert along the Temple View Trail to observe the crystal blue waters of Lake Mead and the natural temple that changes colors throughout the day. Launch your own boat or rent one from the marina. You can also dine at the seasonal cafe, or grab a variety of snacks, drinks and charcoal from the store.

Fees

Campsite Fees: $20. Campground fees are $20 per site ($10 with the Interagency Senior and Access passes).

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January59°46°32°71°1 of 11
February64°47°33°81°0 of 11
March71°52°39°94°0 of 11
April81°60°47°97°0 of 11
May93°70°54°102°0 of 11
June104°79°64°116°0 of 11
July109°86°77°117°0 of 11
August105°84°73°114°0 of 11
September99°78°64°107°0 of 11
October83°64°49°93°0 of 10
November71°55°37°83°0 of 10
December60°46°34°70°0 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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