Temple Bar Boat Launch Is Closed - Lake Mead

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[@bobberguy1]

Thanks for the view. Water, food and shelter for survival. No water, no survival.

[@williamd4707]

Amazing how fast the desert starts reclaiming itself after the watter goes down. Great video and description. We always camped at the waters edge back in the 60's and launched our boat on a gravel ramp. They started filling the lake in 1935 and it took 6 years to fill to capacity.

[@VancouverCanucksRock]

Hahaha, you act /say that like it's "reclaiming itself" on its own, and that they're not doing something to make it exponentially drop!

[@bobwoods1302]

@@VancouverCanucksRock We are doing something. Burning fossil fuels. Pretty much everything is going as predicted sadly. btw Do you even know what exponentially means? 😂🤣😅

[@sastrugi4471]

@@VancouverCanucksRock who's "they" .... it's we, kimosabe

[@RogueStatusX]

"reclaiming itself" is a weird way to put it, what do you expect it to do, turn into concrete instead?

[@1960ARC]

@@VancouverCanucksRock you hit the nail on the head, it's a shame so many people are asleep. They are the same people that bought you the scamdemic, worldwide lockdowns to cause shortages and now destroying farms! People are going to suffer big time in your area if this continues. Which is more important, space exploration that gives nothing to humanity, or human life, life in general? Cut NASA's budget and build a reverse osmosis system and a pipeline to feed lake mead. It would only take 2 or 3 years of their budget! Prince did a song about this, what was it called? Sign of the times?

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

How sad to see these lakes disappearing. Thank you for showing this Russ!

[@tommurphy4307]

WHERE have you seen a lake 'disappear'? name just one....

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

@@tommurphy4307 sorry Tom I was on my phone and it tends to do it's own thing. I have NOT seen another lake disappear but it's incredibly sad to see this one doing so

[@robertkendall1037]

the water is actually up about 4 feet in the last 4-5 weeks. all it would take would a few el Niños in the pacific for a few years and it will fill back up. Definitely not done yet

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

@@robertkendall1037 that's good to know! Thank you Robert!

[@lloydbaker6988]

Hey, Hey, It's Our RVerTV Russ, Thanks For Keeping Us Up To Date On Lake Mead.👍

[@rvertv]

You bet working my way north soon too

[@stevepurtle7406]

from home in Bullhead, recently took a roundtrip up to Lake Mead to see the water dropping, as we drove back home and past Temple Bar turn off, was super curious, but just too far off the road to go see. So this was very interesting and really appreciate seeing the before and after in Temple Bar too. Excellent video! Thanks!

[@kayejc]

Thanks for sharing Rusty. It gets sadder with each stop but we appreciate what you're doing.

[@ZeldaRosenthal]

Moooo! You are so kind to do this and I am grateful. We sold a house in AZ 2 years ago and live in PA. Good timing! Blessings to you. Keep safe.❤️

[@tommurphy4307]

you traded scottsdale for NEW CASTLE????

[@GrandmaBev64]

My Goodness! I've been going to Lake Mead, my whole life and I've never seen anything like this before. I don't know if you can even imagine, how Massive Lake Mead, used to be. It was Breathtaking. It's just Sad now. Thank You for showing us.

[@harveywallbanger2899]

It was never a good idea the evaporation of water was probably more then was being used. You don’t make lakes in the desert 🐪 🏜 🌵 I’m sure that’s why they are draining it now because they will have more water less evaporating. It’s not Sad it’s reality, oh wait reality can be sad 😢

[@richardduke9788]

Yes , but the golf course in Las Vegas is green ! ! !

[@GrandmaBev64]

@@richardduke9788 I noticed that. Crazy! The water attractions too. They just contracted out there more water based attractions!

[@TheFunkybert]

You are surprised?? It’s been foretold for many years.. Have you not listened?

[@cheridolph2523]

This was predicted years ago people were not listening obviously

[@desertrose9499]

I never see any of this on the news. Do they have a plan? Scary. How sad. Thanks Russ. Stay out there!!! Thanks for the adventures, history and updates on the lake. Never thought this would happen. 😪

[@easyb622]

There is nothing you could do in the situation because for one this is a man made lake in the middle of the desert….two Scientist 40 years ago said this was going to happen.

[@Chris-ml8hs]

Sure there's a plan when it's beyond fixing oh well you people should have conserved water ... Please , it's the government.

[@vm321]

Geo engineering. “ the dimming “ look it up!

[@Resounded]

Over Development in the desert ! Man's Greed ! There was never suppose to be a Metropolitian City in the Desert !

[@bobwoods1302]

@@easyb622 You're obviously ignorant of the situation.

[@williamd4707]

Went here often way back in the middle 60's. Great bass fishing. The road then was hard scrabble poorly maintained for 28 miles. Back then was very remote and always had the place for ourselves. Even in the summertime the water was extremely, very cold. Great camping and fishing and thanks for this video it is a real trip back in time.

[@tommurphy4307]

hell, yeah it was great. my buddy is a teamster delivering food around metro and he would bring broken boxes of mcribs and we would chum with those mcribs... wow the stripers were lovin it!!

[@shellyrusek8035]

OMG..........That looks SO sad. It is just incredible how low it is.

[@johnpatterson4272]

Great video and well narrated. Your personal perception of the condition of Temple Bar and Lake Mead is very astute. I have enjoyed your logic as to the key indicators which show the dropping water levels. You are a better investigator than you realize.

[@valeriejashi4231]

Yes it’s history. Thank you for filming this.

[@grantmarchant3228]

HI from New Zealand, great video and very interesting. So sad to see these lakes in this state but very beautiful country. I wish we could send you some of our rain.

[@tommurphy4307]

i'd like a huntaway pup, thanks much.

[@henrywardell4635]

Happy Trails , United States America , RVerTV Fans. Russ Too Cool 4 School. We Love RVerTV - BEST TV ON KZbin.

[@notmyfault6835]

Great memories houseboating out of Callville Bay... up past Temple Bar to a secluded cove. Wouldn't see another soul the entire time we camped. Good times. Thanks for sharing your journeys with us 🙏❤ 🇺🇸

[@joelowen5661]

My brother is a mechanic there at Temple Bar Marina. Thx for showing me. We’re visiting this summer and now we know what to expect

[@carolsmith5531]

I enjoy your videos especially the ones about Lake Mead. I visited from NC in 2015. It makes me so sad to see the changes that have taken place since then.

[@richardl.7390]

Excellent, truly excellent video ! Such a nice place to camp, despite the fact it must be HOT. I tried to stay the night in Death Valley, California in July 2019. It was still 120 degrees F at midnight and I had to go to higher elevation to "survive", I ended up in the Walmart parking lot in Parhump, Nevada where it was only 95 degrees ... LOL ! Thank you, Russ. RICHARD

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Phew, been almost a week since a video and thought you might have drove into Lake Mead! Wow, thank you for sharing this sombering view of the marina!

[@laurietrefethen643]

Thank you for taking us along. Looking forward to the next adventure. Take care and be safe Russ.

[@stephenbrown3763]

Hey Russ!!! You know "I TOLD YOU" to "BRING THE WATER"!!! Be Safe,,,

[@bobshroyer6792]

I now live just South of Temple Bar and your video saved me the time to travel up to Temple Bar. Thanks.

[@SPak-rt2gb]

With Lake Mead running dry generator sales must be going up and so will the prices. Thanks for the trip and Safe Travels.

[@petermorhead4160]

...solar array sales must be going up... Fixed it for you.

[@user-bd5md5cm2j]

Nobody thinks it's a real problem. The government will fix it.

[@tjtrent2351]

@@petermorhead4160 Other than solar has been getting neutered by the states and feds a bit more every year. Sooner than later, you watch, they will start charging us for sunlight in several forms of tax.

[@tommurphy4307]

you should have a generator at your house anyhow. everybody here in east san diego county has one- our power company sometimes shuts down the electricity in santa ana wind conditions. fire prevention is KEY going forward... you should also know that nevada power does NOT depend on hydropower from lake mead to provide their customers with electricity.

[@Magajarhead1775]

Love your videos! Like hanging out with an old friend. Thanks for sharing!

[@rvertv]

Glad you like them! Thank You !!

[@Lithrone1]

Man, you are living the life I would like to live in retirement. Thanks for the great vids.!!!

[@oldladysusie3009]

Thanks so much for the video and all of them. I went to Temple bar several times in the 80's. It's sad. Looking forward to your next adventure!

[@Goomba_N64]

This lake is done. The water levels just keep on dropping faster and faster.

[@milehighkit4725]

That's crazy, It's getting bad really fast! You would think those cows are getting pretty thirsty. Thanks for the update Russ.

[@1hasbeen531]

Ranchers haul water to tanks where cattle can water. Game & Fish also maintains some tanks for wildlife.

[@jjano2320]

I've always wondered what they eat out there. Scrub brush?

[@garymorris5974]

Happy Trails Russ

[@throwaway8401]

omg i have seen many on vids on lake mead. this one is up there with the best one needs to listen to your words

[@dalekundtz760]

Thanks Russ for the update on this area of Lake Mead. I am amazed at how much lower the lake is now versus 2020. Wonder how its current level is compared to before the dam was built back when it was just the river? That would be an interesting comparison picture. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures. Stay safe and stay healthy my friend!

[@tommurphy4307]

its amazing what some people consider 'interesting'. just suffice with this- theres a hell of a lot more water there than there was in the 20's- and NO MORE FLOODING.

[@LLC273]

Really nice campground. Thanks for showing us.

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Russ, where does it stop? Drain it? Whats at the bottom? Whats the agenda? Great review, sir👍👍😎🇺🇸

[@niuog]

It’s sad to see so many Lake Mead videos, not about the water, but lack of. Thank you for documenting it

[@tommurphy4307]

i guess they keep telling you to feel 'sad'??

[@guskingdom467]

Thanks for taking us along to "check it out"!!!! Safe travels to all.

[@robertmarino2158]

Visited Temple Bar back in the 80's , fishing , boat rides , had a great time with friends on their 25 ' Well Craft, great time ! Memories ! Boulder Dam was amazing !!

[@dorisbuchmann4164]

What a shame! Thanks for your tour and report, appreciated very much.

[@robinengland5799]

Sad to see the water so low! Thanks for the video!

[@tommurphy4307]

robin- be happy there's no flooding!

[@Christina...66]

Hi Russ...Amazing...😱 The water is do crystal clear...hiw beautiful. Thanks for taking us on another tour...love your videos!!

[@sharonchavira6645]

Great video showing how much the lake is down. So very sad.

[@davec9244]

Once what was, is no longer the Mighty Colorado River Thank you Russ ALL stay safe!

[@lucyfoster8624]

Unbelievable. Thanks for taking the time to show what is happening to the water levels. I still enjoy the history and the changing scenery.

[@y0ureviltwinnn]

I used to make propane deliveries out here coming from Vegas back in 2018. Those homes to the left when you get into the park were for employees. Crazy how far the water had receded since 2018.

[@laurabarbato3204]

Thank you so much for this! Been looking for a vid on Temple Bar for months.

[@getchasome6230]

I'm so sad I never got to see the lake.

[@tommurphy4307]

there are plenty of pictures of it- especially the full pool photos from 83. enjoy!

[@juliebradford2999]

Looking forward for boat ride! Thanks .

[@Pabz2030]

According to the official figures the lake surface is VERTICALLY 44ft lower today than 24 months ago. Considering the very shallow gradient of the launch area (call it 5 degrees) that would make the waters edge about 500ft further out than 24 months ago. Which is what is looks like.

[@lyndaphillips3520]

We love the campground at Temple Bar. Sad about the lake, but earlier this year took our Kayaks out on the lake. It was fun as always,

[@doubleu2]

01:12 I've only been on HW93 once, 20 years ago next month as a matter of fact, and that day I was in the passenger seat looking out the window towards the northeast imagining "what all was out there." I've really enjoyed the exploration of the area south of Lake Mead the last several weeks. Obviously sad about the situation, but fascinating nonetheless!

[@FREEHAND.WETGRINDER]

I just got back from temple bar aug 13th, 22 the dirt ramp is working well. its slightly moved next to the dock. on site they can help rigs that get stuck but I had zero problems.

[@kevinp2820]

Hello Russ, Thanks for taking us back into the Temple Bar Marina. So sad to see the water levels. Still, as you said, this is a beautiful place. Man that drone video across the desert landscape was awesome. Yay! a boat trip coming our way, can't wait, see ya soon!

[@tommurphy4307]

don't hold your breath- theyre gonna close the lake and scour it out soon.

[@larryjohnson6398]

Wow that's 😣 hope it comes back. Be safe

[@Nettsinthewoods]

Thank you for that very interesting trip. I really felt I was in the car with you, funny entertaining and sad too

[@007stuntman3]

Thank you for sharing this video, although it's very sad to see...

[@kurtporter1323]

Good information Russ. Thanks ♥️

[@RG-hf4et]

Great sharp video, Russ. Sad to see what is happening.

[@bradl7499]

I've been watching what's been going on with Lake Mead through these videos. So sad.. Amazing. Thank You for this video. It's like one of those train wrecks you cant stop watching.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Hello Russ! That was a huge difference between before & after, & in 2 years time. Have a good week. Stay cool! Enjoyed video, just hard to see Lake Meade like this.

[@tommurphy4307]

thanks kimberlye

[@OkieJammer2736]

Great editing, Russ!

[@davidknutson0616]

I plan on driving out to the Las Vegas and Phoenix area in a few weeks. Thanks for all the great videos , now I can plan on seeing places you've posted.

[@txm3]

Just wanted to say that I have been watching your videos and love them. I was able to travel to Las Vegas for the first time and took a bus tour to the west end of the Grand Canyon. I was fascinated with the scenery of the dessert and mountains and just the area. Your videos show where we went on the bus tour and it just reminds me of my trip. So, thank you for posting these videos. Brings back great memories.

[@HardRockMaster7577]

Pretty Blue skies like you don't get in the big city!!

[@rosethompson5511]

Looking forward to your boat ride journey

[@Starboatbuilder]

Hi It is certainly a changing landscape. Probably not for a very long will fill up

[@williamnielsen3947]

so glad yo are monitoring lake

[@vrm86gt]

wife and I just got back from Havasu City, went down to Parker, Parker dam, went out to Topock and Oatman, all cool spots just super hot in July!

[@robertlyman9789]

All maybe ghost towns soon

[@jackkridler5714]

i don't know about you but I'm spoiled as i don't want to live where there is no AC when it's 110+ like back in the day.

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

I live in Phoenix, this scares me A LOT! There's no way in HELL I can live here anymore if we don't have power but I don't have anywhere to go on my own or the funds...I swear, we are being hit from every angle in this country...I think shit is about to hit the fan!

[@ChristianityRecap]

@@lauraslanesvanlifetravels you are right. I hope you all have food storage.

[@cassiusdio6048]

Every problem that we have in this country is either caused by the government or is being ignored by the government, if private companies can build pipelines to ship oil or national gas then our government sure as hell can build them for water. There is a solution here either temporary or permanent, why is nobody doing anything? Why do they want this country on it’s knees?

[@dcraexon]

It’s over 100 outside but this energy efficient swamp cooler keeps it in the mid to low 70s I’m here don’t know why people need air conditioner units that use thousands of watts , If you pack the screens in properly they work a lot better don’t buy those squares that are pre-cut they don’t allow you to pack it into the corners

[@LadyAdakStillStands]

Raised in the Pacific Northwest, summertime can't come and go fast enough. Rain brings life.

[@beckyyoung725]

Another great adventure Russ! Thank you!😀

[@carlarowland1813]

Your videos are so relaxing I fell asleep sorry about that that's why I have to watch it over again 💛

[@Tom-fu6sf]

Nice driving tour but I kept wanting to see what was going on out on the actual dock.

[@jakebrakebill]

You sure are saving me money on gas. Going to all the places I'm interested in. Thanks

[@ZeldaRosenthal]

Funny!🤣

[@editorgyrl17]

Your positive attitude is infectious. I love it, thank you.

[@wildwestunlimited]

So I know they've already found one dead body in a barrel but I wonder how MANY have sunk under the silt of the bottom of the lake over time. That silt is now the desert floor, no longer the lake floor. I wonder if that's one of the reason why they say you cannot metal detect. They should allow metal detecting like for ONE month. I wonder how much "stuff" would be uncovered. I'd LOVE to be out there with my detector and shovel!!!

[@JesusIsLordLasVegas]

They've found 2 bodies. They attributed drowning to the second body, but no DNA testing.

[@wildwestunlimited]

@@JesusIsLordLasVegas Thanks! Ya, I was aware of one body, but two... Wow, and I bet there are more.... unfortunately. My only logic is, where there is BIG money, there is BIG mob. They can be extremely rough!!

[@volvo09]

There is a safety concern too, which I don't normally bring up on things.... If it's dry then I don't disagree, but some of these fresh spots you break through the crust and find yourself stuck fast. Sinking into the equivalent of 8ft of jelly. But at the same time exploring is allowed, so yeah, why no metal detecting...

[@tommurphy4307]

i'm thinking your last sentence is why the rangers don't allow metal-detecting in the lakebed. and your reference to the shovel....

[@arkansastraveler7698]

Stayed there for Thanksgiving many years ago. All they had was the motel back then. The boat ramp was next to the motel.

[@ritamoore8346]

Heart breaking. Also very scary as to what is coming next.

[@tommurphy4307]

youre going to move to new castle????

[@davidw2959]

We camped at Lake Mead earlier this year and took the boat ride down to the dam. Very sad to see the water level going down. I wonder how long this situation will go on.

[@Goomba_N64]

It's almost over this lake is done

[@nowhining]

Till it's empty. God said he would melt the earth with a fervent heat. No flood, no rainbow.

[@Resounded]

Almost at Dead Pool ! Meaning... it will run dry.

[@tommurphy4307]

they could just shut the whole recreation area down because the lake is a muni water source. all you people have to do is keep voting blue.

[@jerryslater5173]

Thank you

[@dannyspl]

Went to Temple Bar August of 2021 not a good month too hot and the fishing was so-so but would like to go back in the fall of this year and try some more fishing

[@keycontroller]

Facinating you can see the lines in the coast how fast the lake dries up

[@tommurphy4307]

its called a bathtub ring

[@bb1040]

I used to do practice landings with my Cessna 150 at the Temple Bar ais strip, you have to land up hill and take off down hill.

[@tommurphy4307]

general aviation is dying

[@jesscarey7666]

Howdy Russ 👍

[@nancycain4434]

Wow,scary difference. Enjoyed the drone video.

[@rickg882]

It would be be an excellent time to make ramp upgrades, cleanup area while water levels are low, just waiting for levels return.

[@lindsayzipprich2647]

We will probably all be dead before it ever is filled again.

[@kittyjob4230]

quicksand mud yep, same with the Great Salt Lake sand be careful

[@beverlyroberts1139]

😢😢😢. Grew up on this lake and every marina. Tragic!

[@tommurphy4307]

..that you had to grow up there?

[@lindawoody8501]

Lake Mead's water is dropping roughly an inch a day according to records I've been tracking online for the last several weeks. Yes, a little rain this week here and there in the region but most in Phoenix. Monsoons here but sprinkles in NW AZ the past few days.

[@briangulley6027]

Lack of snow in the mountains is the problem, the lake doesn't depend on rain.

[@lindawoody8501]

@@briangulley6027 Yes. I agree. I mention rain because it will help a tiny bit and will also help the aquifer in the immediate areas where the monsoon rains fell or fall. Had a bit this morning in Mohave County, AZ.

[@tommurphy4307]

you are really on top of things, linda. now tell us whats going on at glen canyon dam. we know you have all the answers...

[@willaimhiggins5428]

I have read many places that this is a twenty-year drought. What steps were taken 15 years ago to start addressing this problem. i.e. temp freeze on building, adding golf courses, hold on expanding farmland?. We always wait till it is a crisis before we take action. Too little, too late.

[@tommurphy4307]

lots of steps here in california...but you have to look around and do some homework. all our golf courses (CA) use reclaimed water for their major irrigation. sorry you can't just stop the economy because you want to get off or because you don't think its going to rain soon.

[@pamwolfson40]

In 1983 we lauch In 1983 we launched our boat between the store and ice machine. They put sand bag walls in front of the store, ice machine and hotel. The water was at the top of the ice machine!

[@folkmaster101]

Thanks, good video and info.

[@autumnsinmichigan189]

Thank you for video 👍

[@evelynwinchester4726]

Hi, I am thoroughly enjoying your VIDEOS. Extremely historic, albeit sad history. I haven't been to Vegas in years. I wonder if the big hotels have stopped the big water fountain displays. Yes, I know it's reclaimed water that they use, but still. It sends the wrong message. We should have been conserving better these last few years. Thank you for your pleasant personality and stopping at the story boards. It adds to your trip nicely.

[@treasuretom13]

You knew Russ that we were wondering about metal detecting lol!👍 Camping there looks nice..

[@truckerwayne]

After the rains now in Nevada this past week in August 2022 Lake Mead is rising fast!

[@maverick4080]

It's sad to see lake mead going dry, any lake. It'll be deadpool status really soon according to climatologists at the rate it's dropping. Be safe, we enjoy your videos Rus. Thanks for sharing your videos to.✌🇺🇸

[@lauriescholes5690]

It's already at "inactive pool" if you check out their website. Still producing energy, just not able to provide its peak needs

[@tommurphy4307]

well the climatologists are fools who never saw a bill for a complete rebuilding of a huge hydroelectric plant.... the rate at which the water levels have been dropping has been affected by a situation at glen canyon dam- did those brilliant climatologists tell you about that? no- cuz they don't get grant money for doing any kind of homework....

[@tonycrill8872]

Mr RVerTV Tony checking in from Iowa USA just another great show my 3 daughter 's and wifie pooo are coming to where you are thank you so so much for the does and dont's and all the great camping places 2 👍 s' and ✌️ to you and the WORLD

[@Campbase1]

Temple Bar, its an awesome place.

[@rossmeldrum3346]

I was visiting the dam in April of 1983 and there was so much excess water, it was going over the spillway on the east side at an alarming rate. Thousands of gallons per minute down the tunnel and out the other side in a raging torrent. Now look at this incredible reversal. Too bad they could not or did not save that water then.

[@shannonsampson3267]

I was born in April of 1993. I spent most of my life in Arizona, but the first time I went to Hoover Dam was 2003. It was quite full even then. It's shocking to see how quickly it is changing. I always wished I could see the water flowing over like you're describing.

[@tommurphy4307]

DID you ever stop to think that maybe they were COMMITTED to the release of water to conform with EPA regulations?? maybe they were being responsible for the well-being of the riverbed downstream as law requires. you people never look at the big picture before commenting.. when you were there the dam had EXCEEDED full pool- where the hell would they have put the water?? once a dam reaches full pool- it ceases to be available for flood control- we were lucky there were no floods in '83...

[@jerrymorton5382]

Hatch River Expeditions used to end their Grand Canyon Trips at Temple Bar. The Bledsoe family ran the place back then. Couldn't wait to get to the Temple Bar bar after 10 days on the river and lake in 1968. Salty Dog was the drink after days in the heat. Seems my youth and the lake have both faded......

[@tommurphy4307]

and neither is coming back