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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Lake Mead NRA offers year-round recreational opportunities. Its lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. It is also home to thousands of desert plants and animals, adapted to survive in an extreme place where rain is scarce and temperatures soar.

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Camping

Camping

Camping is a great way to spend a few nights under the Mojave Desert sky. Whether your method of camping is using a tent, RV or simply laying out under the stars in one of the park's nine designated wilderness areas, Lake Mead NRA has a camping spot just for you. more...

 
Kayaks

Kayaking

Kayaking and canoeing are great ways to enjoy Lake Mead NRA. Hidden coves abound at both Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. more...

 
Mountain Bikers

Biking

Take a bike ride along scenic Northshore Road, Lakeshore Drive or the 35 mile-long River Mountains Loop Trail. more...

 
Fishing

Fishing

Whether you choose to fish from the shore or from a boat, lakes Mead and Mohave offer over 300 square miles of unlimited possibilities. more...

 

Write to

601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005

Phone

Alan Bible Visitor Center
(702) 293-8990

Park Information Desk
(702) 293-8906

Fax

(702) 293-8936

Climate

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is known for its mild winters, hot summers and spectacular scenery. Many people come to relax and recreate in the land of the sun. Sunbathers, boaters and water skiers spend summers here to toast in the 110 degree F plus temperatures. The area generally has less than five inches of annual rainfall. Water temperatures may range from 45 degrees F. to 85 degrees F.
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Communities Surrounding Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.