Visitor Center
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Lake Mead Visitor Center closed for renovation. The Lake Mead Visitor Center is currently closed for year-long renovations. The project includes creating a new park film and upgrading this historic building to Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Silver status for energy and environmental efficiency. Our temporary visitor center is located at 601 Nevada Way, Boulder City, Nevada. Exhibits show what’s new at Lake Mead NRA each season. Maps are available from our informed and friendly staff. The park bookstore offers books, games and toys. The Visitor Center is open seven days a week 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please call: 702-293-8990 for more information. Proceeds from purchases in the bookstores benefit education programs in the park. The stores are operated by Western National Parks Association, a cooperating partner with the National Park Service.
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Hiking at Lake Mead
History of Lake Mead
Did You Know?
In October 1857, a caravan of 28 camels crossed the Colorado River below present Bullhead City, AZ. Lieutenant Edward F. Beale was testing camels for desert travel for the War Department.