Emerald Cove

There's a cave in Arizona with brilliant green water! Emerald Cove is a tiny gap in the canyon wall of the Colorado River. The beautiful emerald colors that light up the ocean when the sun shines at precisely the right angle give Emerald Cove its name.

This dazzling green wonder can only be reached by boat. Willow Beach Marina in Arizona is the nearest entry point, about 60 miles from both Kingman, AZ, and Las Vegas, NV. The Emerald Cave in Emerald Cove near Willow Beach, Arizona, is a real hidden gem.

The best way to explore the cove is kayaking. Begin your adventure from Willow Beach and paddle upstream as far as you can. It's roughly a 2-mile paddle upstream from the marina. You'll arrive at a peaceful scenic location in no time.