Plan Your Visit

Boulder Basin
Boulder Basin and Fortification Hill

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Basic Information about Lake Mead
Basic Information

Basic Information about Lake Mead

Directions & Transportation
Directions & Transportation

Directions & Transportation, Maps

Eating and Sleeping Information
Eating and Sleeping

Eating and Sleeping Information

Places to Go
Places to Go

Places to visit while at Lake Mead, from Black Canyon to the St. Thomas townsite.

Things to do at Lake Mead
Things to Do

With lakes Mead and Mohave as the central focus, visitors may enjoy a variety of water activities in a rugged and picturesque setting.

Trip Itineraries
Trip Itineraries

Many areas of the park are in our trip itineraries where you can discover and explore Lake Mead.

Safety Information
Safety

Please enjoy yourself at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, but remember alcohol, drugs and water don't mix.

Calendar
Calendar

Here you will find dates and events around Lake Mead NRA.

Accessibility information
Accessibility

Accessibility information

Photo of Lake Mead at sunset.
News

Lake Mead National Recreation Area Newspaper

Nearby parks and attractions
Nearby parks and attractions

There are many nearby National and local parks within several hours of Lake Mead

 
Lake Mead Visitor Center
Lake Mead Visitor Center

Enjoy our visitor center where you can get information about the park, maps, directions, books and many displays about the park.

Guided tours and ranger led events
Guided Tours

Our rangers provide educational opportunities for the public. Check out our events page for the next ranger event

marinas
Marinas

Get information about our marinas on lakes Mead and Mohave

Boating
Boating

Information about boating on lakes Mead and Mohave. Guides, safety information, regulatory information and more

Camping information
Camping

Information about our campgrounds, locations, RV and back-country camping

canoe and kayaking
Canoeing & Kayaking

We are a paddlers paradise. Get information about Hoover Dam launch information, Black Canyon Water Trail and regulatory requirements

 

Last updated: February 28, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005

Phone:

702 293-8990
Call 911 For All Emergencies (24 hours). Call 988 for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24 Hours). Call 702-293-8990 for Visitor and Recreation Information (Visitor Center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day). Call 702-293-8906 for Park Business and Administration (Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day).

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