Amargosa River
A mostly intermittent desert river, the Amargosa passes Beatty and Amargosa Valley in Nevada, then crosses into California past Shoshone and Tecopa before vanishing into Death Valley's Badwater Basin.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Amargosa River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 185 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Pahute Mesa / Oasis Valley, Nye County, Nevada |
| Mouth | Badwater Basin, Death Valley, California |
| State | Nevada |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Amargosa River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Nevada: Nevada Department of Wildlife ↗
Facts from Amargosa River (Wikipedia) ↗