Dolan Springs, Arizona

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Dolan Springs, Arizona

Dolan Springs is truly an oasis in the desert. Filled with Joshua trees, Dolan Springs occupies approximately 28 square miles of Mohave County in the northwest section of Arizona. If the hustle and bustle of the city is beginning to wear you down, consider relocating to this hamlet in the desert.

Dolan Springs Chamber of Commerce

For the first order of business, I would like to thank the Dolan Springs Chamber of Commerce for giving me permission to use photos from their website, many of which you will see sprinkled throughout this lens.

Where Is It?

Where exactly is Dolan Springs? You asked, we answered!

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As you can see, Dolan Springs is conveniently nestled between Las Vegas, Nevada, Kingman, Arizona and the Grand Canyon. It's about 200 miles to the Grand Canyon National Park and 80 miles to Las Vegas.

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Grand Canyon Skywalk

The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a glass-bottomed cantilever platform that extends out over the west rim of the Grand Canyon, 4,000 feet above the Colorado River.
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How Do I Get To The Skywalk?

The only way to get to the Skywalk is to go through Dolan Springs. It's only 49 miles to the Skywalk from Dolan Springs. That's it, no other way there! The main street that goes through Dolan Springs is Pierce Ferry Road.

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White Hills, Golden Valley, Dolan Springs

Where's the connection?

You watched the video and now you're wondering how do White Hills and Golden Valley relate to Dolan Springs. This map shows that Dolan Springs is about halfway between the two. ('B' on the map is White Hills.)
Las Vegas developers are building in White Hills and Golden Valley. It won't be much longer before they'll be buying Dolan Springs land for development.

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Points of Interest

nearby activities and attractions

Hoover Dam Bypass
The purpose of the Hoover Dam Bypass is to alleviate the congestion at the dam. Visitors to the dam can take the old route and the commuters who want to bypass the dam can take the new high road. This will decrease the drive time between Las Vegas and Dolan Springs.
London Bridge
Yes, it's the bridge that was in London, England. The bridge was dismantled and reconstructed in Lake Havasu, Arizona.
Get Your Kicks On Route 66
Kingman, Arizona is the heart of historic Route 66 where the longest remaining unbroken stretch of The Mother Road slices through its historic downtown.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
Camping, boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing and so much more. Just a hop, skip and a jump from Dolan Springs.
Things To Do In and Around Dolan Springs
The scenery is beautiful for photography buffs. There's also golfing, hiking, horseback riding and gold prospecting.

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Museum

Lee Zard's Southwest Museum & Galleria

Located on Pierce Ferry Road in Dolan Springs, Lee Zard's Southwest Museum is the place for gourd art, Indian jewelry, kachinas and western art. The Museum and Galleria is small, but attractive both outside and inside. It's the only shop of it's kind in the area. Stop in and visit with Lee, she loves visitors.

Texaco Station - Route 66

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Minnetonka Moccasins of Dolan Springs

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Dolan Springs Stats

The population of 86441 is 2,429.

That's #17037 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

90% of the population is white, which is 16 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 86441 is $17,267, which is $12,431 less than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $56,900. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of -28% from the typical value.

Men make up 49% of the population, and the typical age in this part of AZ is 55.8.

Stats about: Dolan Springs, AZ

Population: 2,429
Number of Households: 1,677
Average House Value: $56,900
Average Income per Household: $17,267
Elevation: 3,334 ft

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  • FlaminCatDesigns May 28, 2012 @ 9:22 pm | delete
    Very interesting. We are looking at Nevada and Arizona to find where to have our retirement home. I will have to check this area out. Thanks for sharing :)
  • oceansky May 27, 2012 @ 5:24 am | delete
    Dolan Springs, Arizona would make a great place to visit.
  • Michey May 9, 2012 @ 10:11 am | delete
    I like the little towns, and you did a great job on this one. I was in south east of Arizona, never in north west, so I learn something I can put at use some day.
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  • JoshK47 Dec 10, 2011 @ 9:21 am | delete
    Sounds like a wonderful place to visit - blessed by a SquidAngel!
  • candy47 Jan 6, 2012 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for the blessing :)
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