Tamarisk Road

Total Miles 2.5
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Tamarisk Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route. It is an easy road but can be loose sand in sections, 4x4 is recommended, in the rainy season this area is prone to flash floods. Beautiful view of the water at the end of this road with a small area for camping at the end.

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Difficulty

Sandy in sections, the possibility for water crossing and mud. Advised not to do this road in bad weather, as you can find yourself in a flash flood.

Technical Rating

1

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Benjamin Watt
May 17, 2026
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More wash boarding on the way out. Trail is good and fast was doing 15 to 25 even in washboard areas.
Benjamin Watt
Mar 21, 2026
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Went for a day on the water. It was a ghost town, only one other car came. Super private, great day trip. I will definitely be back.
Benjamin Watt
Feb 04, 2026
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It was a super easy trail, very well graded. Speeds on Tamarisk and on power line road were around 20 to 25 mph. There were a few really bad washboard areas but it’s quick less than a mile in each spot. At the beach there is a little deep sand but the rock areas are solid. Great day spot to relax.

Tamarisk Road Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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