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Quick answer: Pipe Creek Beach today
Pipe Creek Beach is a BeachFinder spot in US-SW, US. Today, compare wind 30 km/h · SE, uv 4.1, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 62/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
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30 km/h · SE
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Last updated: Nov 5, 11:15 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 62/100
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Updated: Nov 5, 11:15 AM
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19°C
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13°C
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4.1
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30 km/h · SE
Gust 40 km/h
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Pipe Creek Beach
Pipe Creek Beach extends along Lake Mead, about 45 kilometers southeast of Las Vegas, in southern Nevada. This stretch of shoreline is part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a vast reservoir created by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River. The shoreline here is characterized by steep red and ochre sandstone cliffs that plunge abruptly towards the water, typical of the Mojave Desert's geomorphology. Access is via winding roads through a mineral landscape with sparse vegetation: junipers, xerophytic shrubs, and bare rocks dominate. The beach itself offers a less conventional configuration than its neighbors: rather than a regular sandy expanse, it consists of a narrow strip of gravel and small stones, wedged between the blue-green waters of the lake and the rocky walls. Boat Beach, located 1.8 kilometers northwest, offers a similar configuration but is more frequented by boaters. The site remains relatively calm, far from the crowds of the developed areas of Lake Mead. The water remains cool even in summer, with varying depths depending on the season and reservoir level. No structured facilities are present on site: no toilets, dedicated parking, or surveillance services. Access is on foot from the surrounding roads or by water. The site does not have the Blue Flag label. The area remains accessible to self-sufficient visitors with their own swimming equipment.
About this spot
Pipe Creek gets its name from the creek that feeds it, a minor tributary of the Colorado River submerged by the waters of Lake Mead since the construction of the Hoover Dam in 1936. This reservoir, one of the largest in North America, has transformed the desert landscape into a vast recreational body of water. The beaches of Lake Mead, including this one, remain testaments to this major geological transformation. The first explorers of the Colorado River in the 19th century could never have imagined this deliberate flooding of the desert; today, the site attracts divers and swimmers seeking to escape the extreme temperatures of the Mojave.
Updated 5/9/2026
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How windy is Pipe Creek Beach today?
30 km/h · SE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Pipe Creek Beach?
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