Eagle Wash Road

Eagle Wash Road, located within Clark County, is a straight-through gravel connecting road between Aztec Wash and Nelson's Landing. The road makes its way through Eldorado Canyon, traversing a wide desert wash with coarse sand, gravel, and small ruts, before ending along the edge of the Colorado River, where Nelson's Landing marina once stood. On September 14, 1974, a flash flood roared down the canyon after 5 inches of rain fell on the mountains to the west. The flood came in three waves, drowning nine people and carrying 38 vehicles, 23 boats, boat slips, trailers, cabins, a restaurant, and a store into Lake Mojave. The marina was never rebuilt, which is a grave reminder of the severe flash flood risks surrounding this particular wash. Although the cove is a popular hangout spot for water activities, there is no camping along this road or within the cove. Pit toilets and trash receptacles can be found at the intersection with Nelson Road.