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Mrs.HLB
06-07-2006, 08:05 AM
Hey there!! Who launches there and how long of a wait? And where to stay?
We usually go to Laughlin and launch out of Katherine's but we don't want to have to wait 2 hours plus to launch and retrieve any more.. any suggestions? I know going during the week is the best but we can't usually do that..
Thanks,
Mrs.HLB

HALLETT BOY
06-07-2006, 08:13 AM
Hey there!! Who launches there and how long of a wait? And where to stay?
We usually go to Laughlin and launch out of Katherine's but we don't want to have to wait 2 hours plus to launch and retrieve any more.. any suggestions? I know going during the week is the best but we can't usually do that..
Thanks,
Mrs.HLB
Went last Saturday, got there about 8:30 am, wait was about.....0 minutes.
Stayed at the Ramada in Laughlin, don't recommend that, stereo amps were
stolen in their "secured" parking lot

Mrs.HLB
06-07-2006, 08:18 AM
Went last Saturday, got there about 8:30 am, wait was about.....0 minutes.
Stayed at the Ramada in Laughlin, don't recommend that, stereo amps were
stolen in their "secured" parking lot
I read about that, sorry you had to go thru that. It sucks! We usually stay at the Ramada also.. How long of a drive was it? And how do you get there by land? I know where it is at on the water... We are just tired of the wait at Katherine's.

ThongMagnet
06-07-2006, 08:22 AM
Never a wait at CC, and if the winds blowing, its a treat not to have to ride that rough stuff in the open waters to the south.
It takes about the same amount of time from casino to having boat in water, but don't have to deal with a crowded boat ramp at KL.

Mrs.HLB
06-07-2006, 08:36 AM
Never a wait at CC, and if the winds blowing, its a treat not to have to ride that rough stuff in the open waters to the south.
It takes about the same amount of time from casino to having boat in water, but don't have to deal with a crowded boat ramp at KL.
That is what I was thinking.. maybe a hour drive but don't have to wait to launch... Do you know if there is hotels in that area?

CampbellCarl
06-07-2006, 08:39 AM
Mrs HLB
CA 95 North, becomes Nevada 95 to Searchlight (don't blink), right turn in Searchlight to CWC. Easy.
Carl

Jyruiz
06-07-2006, 08:39 AM
Never a wait at CC, and if the winds blowing, its a treat not to have to ride that rough stuff in the open waters to the south.
It takes about the same amount of time from casino to having boat in water, but don't have to deal with a crowded boat ramp at KL.
Is the road to CC paved all the way to the launch ramp? I don't remember the name, but I have launched from a place at Mohave, but had to go thru a dirt road before getting to the paved launch ramp. It sucked on the way out cause of all the dirt that go on my skis on that time. Skis are easier to clean than my boat now, so I don't want to go thru that.

CampbellCarl
06-07-2006, 08:40 AM
Last I knew, only the hotel at the Landing.
Carl

Playbuoy
06-07-2006, 08:43 AM
Sorry Mrs HLB...
Cottonwood Cove no longer exists. Just last week, the Military siezed the land for special opps training. No one can launch there anymore.
But you can still launch at Katherine's!!!
;)

CampbellCarl
06-07-2006, 08:44 AM
Juan (?) You might be thinking of the crap dirt washboard road from AZ Telephone Cove to Princess Cove/Launch. Approx 6 miles north of Katherines Landing. Wouldn't take a Humvee over that POS road let alone my boat!
Carl

KineticoH20
06-07-2006, 08:50 AM
Last week iI was at cottonwood, it was a 3 hr wait with 40 mph winds, everyone was rude stay away at all cost. :wink:

Playbuoy
06-07-2006, 08:52 AM
Last week iI was at cottonwood, it was a 3 hr wait with 40 mph winds, everyone was rude stay away at all cost. :wink:
Yeah, that's pretty standard. And you were there on a Weds...sheesh.

Jyruiz
06-07-2006, 08:54 AM
Juan (?) You might be thinking of the crap dirt washboard road from AZ Telephone Cove to Princess Cove/Launch. Approx 6 miles north of Katherines Landing. Wouldn't take a Humvee over that POS road let alone my boat!
Carl
I think you are right, Telephone Cove rings a bell. That road sucked big time.

a catered life
06-07-2006, 08:56 AM
cwc is awesome was there last weekend.....all the people i talked to last weekend said it was the as crowded as it had been in a long time and my saturday launch at abot 10:30 took 5 minutes.......the only problem is parking we had to park at least 1/2 mile to 3/4 mile away in the tent camping sites as you drie in and stay there is possible great rooms on the water :p

yzfrider
06-07-2006, 09:05 AM
cwc is awesome was there last weekend.....all the people i talked to last weekend said it was the as crowded as it had been in a long time and my saturday launch at abot 10:30 took 5 minutes.......the only problem is parking we had to park at least 1/2 mile to 3/4 mile away in the tent camping sites as you drie in and stay there is possible great rooms on the water :p
We missed you by about 45 minutes. we got there at about 9:45 or so. I think I got the last parking spot in the main lots.
It was a terrible wait I dont recomend CC to anyone. :wink:

Mrs.HLB
06-07-2006, 09:05 AM
Is the road to CC paved all the way to the launch ramp? I don't remember the name, but I have launched from a place at Mohave, but had to go thru a dirt road before getting to the paved launch ramp. It sucked on the way out cause of all the dirt that go on my skis on that time. Skis are easier to clean than my boat now, so I don't want to go thru that.
I think you are talking about Princess Cove and Telephone cove. Yeah the road to them sucks!
Cottonwood is up towards the dam.
Mrs.HLB

Mrs.HLB
06-07-2006, 09:09 AM
Oh you guys are all so funny!! :cry: Can't you just let me be in the secret group also? :p Thanks for the info... We will be there possibly Sat & Sun..
Mrs.HLB

RiverToysJas
06-07-2006, 09:10 AM
Cottonwood Sux!
RTJas :D

al cole'holic
06-07-2006, 09:34 AM
...I have a buddy who every 4th of July gets a room at Katherines just for the slip and stays in Laughlin...no wait, good idea :)

Mrs.HLB
06-07-2006, 10:15 AM
cwc is awesome was there last weekend.....all the people i talked to last weekend said it was the as crowded as it had been in a long time and my saturday launch at abot 10:30 took 5 minutes.......the only problem is parking we had to park at least 1/2 mile to 3/4 mile away in the tent camping sites as you drie in and stay there is possible great rooms on the water :p
I will check out the resort there.. I doubt they will have room available this late in the week.. may have to stay in Laughlin.
Mrs.HLB

Desert Rat
06-07-2006, 10:40 AM
Rooms at CWC are as not very easy to get, a six month reservation list from what I hear. There is a RV park just make sure the brakes are good on what ever you bring because it's about a 14 mile down grade and the road ends at the ramp!. I was there last week with catered lfe but don't listen to him the place was PACKED... it took me almost 2 minutes to get out of the 5 mph zone from my slip :crossx:

Mrs.HLB
06-07-2006, 10:45 AM
Rooms at CWC are as not very easy to get, a six month reservation list from what I hear. There is a RV park just make sure the brakes are good on what ever you bring because it's about a 14 mile down grade and the road ends at the ramp!. I was there last week with catered lfe but don't listen to him the place was PACKED... it took me almost 2 minutes to get out of the 5 mph zone from my slip :crossx:
I just called the resort they are booked for this year and next year!! :cry: So I guess it will be Laughlin.. I can't wait to go!!

TPI
06-07-2006, 11:49 AM
I was hoping this post would die....................................I guess I am not helping though..............................I think there is some sort of Prison by Cottonwood,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,jail breaks are common, so dont stop or pick up anyone.

Mrs.HLB
06-07-2006, 12:11 PM
I was hoping this post would die....................................I guess I am not helping though..............................I think there is some sort of Prison by Cottonwood,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,jail breaks are common, so dont stop or pick up anyone.
Ok I will let it die... :p Thanks for your info on the freaks on the streets.. :220v:
Mrs.HLB

JetBoatRich
06-07-2006, 01:10 PM
Cottonwood and Lake Mohave Suck :rolleyes:

WYRD
06-07-2006, 01:22 PM
Sorry Mrs HLB...
Cottonwood Cove no longer exists. Just last week, the Military siezed the land for special opps training. No one can launch there anymore.
But you can still launch at Katherine's!!!
;)
I heard something of this also, hazardous waste spill STAY AWAY!!!! :idea:

patsbrothel
06-07-2006, 02:05 PM
we stay at the ramada express in Laughlin then in the morning we drive 45 mins up to cottonwood cove ..Huge launch ramp never a wait and its FREE!..

Mrs.HLB
06-07-2006, 02:15 PM
we stay at the ramada express in Laughlin then in the morning we drive 45 mins up to cottonwood cove ..Huge launch ramp never a wait and its FREE!..
Just made reservations..the plan is to drive up there...can't wait! First trip of the year!!
Mrs.HLB