Lava Cliff Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Mohave County, Arizona, in the Mojave Basin and Range region. It lies about 24 miles northwest of Peach Springs and roughly 76.1 miles east of Henderson as the crow flies.
The Mojave Basin and Range is hot desert of creosote bush flats, dry lake beds and rocky mountain ranges. Waterfalls are rare and mostly seasonal or spring-fed, hidden in canyons.
There are 33 recorded rapids in Mohave County. Surprise Rapids, is about 2.3 miles away. Lost Creek Rapids, is about 2.8 miles away. Two Hundred and Fortyone Mile Rapids, is about 3.2 miles away.
Lava Cliff Rapids is located at 35.8254° N, 113.6479° W. The listing is based on the USGS Geographic Names Information System, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The exact position has not yet been verified on aerial imagery, so treat the map pin as approximate. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.