Fall Visitor Guide to Lake Mead National Recreation Area

(NPS/Foster)

Fall at the park is a season of transition, where visitors can expect cooler temperatures, breathtaking views, and a shift in outdoor activities. As the heat of summer fades, the park's hiking trails come alive with visitors eager to take in the stunning landscapes, uncover hidden geological wonders, embrace the serene desert solitude, and explore the rich history of the area. This guide will help you prepare for the 2024 fall season, offering insights on what to expect, the best activities, and tips from rangers to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit.

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What can I expect for the fall season?

Visitor Center Information

The Lake Mead Visitor Center or the Lake Mead Headquarter's Visitor Kiosk are your two locations in the park to get visitor information and chat with a park ranger. The Lake Mead Visitor Center is a great place to get souveneirs and passport stamps! Check out our webpage for operating hours.

Entrance Stations and Fees & Passes

New in 2024:

• All entrance passes will have one signature line for a single passholder.
  • A pass covers the passholder and all occupants in a personal vehicle at sites that charge per vehicle or, the passholder and up to three additional adults (16 and over) at sites that charge per person.
  • Children ages 15 or under are admitted free.
  • For a listing of all entrance passes, visit our website.

• Entrance stations only accept credit cards and other forms of electronic payments. No other forms of payment are accepted.

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Things to do this fall

Below are popular activities visitors take part in during the fall. Find a full list of things to do by visiting our Things To Do webpage.

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Fall Safety

Take your time, find your path, and win by getting to your destination safely.

NPS/Raymond Gomez

Drive Like a Tortoise

The new Drive Like a Tortoise motto is a reminder that safe driving is not just about getting to a destination quickly, but also arriving there safely. Consciously slow down, find your path, and ensure your journey is free from harm.

Learn more about this safety campaign and download free artwork to use!

Summer monsoon weather is unpredictable! Always check the weather and plan for the worst.

NPS/A. Cattoir

Current Conditions

Visitors can find up-to-date park info/alerts on our current conditions webpage.

Check the weather before visiting the park:
Lake Mead Weather
Lake Mohave Weather

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All Things To Know: Entrance Stations

NPS/A. Harrison

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NPS

Meet John Flint, a Recreation Fee Clerk at the Boulder Beach Entrance Station within Lake Mead NRA. John, like many other of our dedicated fee staff, will often be your first interaction when you visit the park. Our fee staff is here to help answer your questions, provide information about the park, and, collect fees, which directly funds future park projects and improves your experiences.

Efficiency is our goal, but we need your help!

Our entrance station staff plays a massive role in getting visitors through the fee booths, but we ask that you help them out too! Please be kind, respectful, patient, and courteous to our staff. Here are other ways you can help:

Before You Visit

• Learn about park entrance fees and consider buying a pass online, before your trip.

• Entrance stations only accept credit cards and other forms of electronic payments.

• If you already have an entrance pass, please double check that you have your pass prior to making the trip out.

When You Arrive

• Arrive early to avoid long lines and before temperatures get hot, hot, hot!

• We are required to check ID with all passes. Please have your ID out and ready with your pass when you enter the park.

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Navigating the Park

Lake Mead National Recreation has several entrances spread across this 1.5-million-acre park. Please utilize the map function below to plan out how you plan to get around the park to your desination.