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Cottonwood Cove, Nevada
Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave at Lake Mead NRA.jpg
Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave
Cottonwood Cove, Nevada is located in Nevada
Cottonwood Cove, Nevada
Cottonwood Cove, Nevada
Location in Nevada
Coordinates 35°30′2.04″N 114°43′5.27″W / 35.5005667°N 114.7181306°W / 35.5005667; -114.7181306
Max. length 67 miles (108 km)

Cottonwood Cove is a popular spot located on the banks of Lake Mohave. This lake sits right on the border between Nevada and Arizona. You can find it in Clark County, Nevada.

The cove is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) east of Searchlight. It is also 12.5 miles (20 kilometers) north of Laughlin. If you are coming from Las Vegas, it's about an hour's drive.

Cottonwood Cove is home to the Cottonwood Cove Resort and Marina. This area is part of the large Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The U.S. National Park Service takes care of this special place. Lake Mohave is a desert lake. It stretches for about 67 miles (108 kilometers). The lake is held back by the Davis Dam, which is built on the Colorado River.

Fish You Can Find in Lake Mohave

Lake Mohave is a great place for fishing. Many different types of fish live in its waters. Here are some of the fish species you might catch or see:

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