Lake Mead National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area Arizona Nevada
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Experience outdoor thrills amongst striking landscapes and brilliant blue waters. Hike, swim, boat, cycle, camp, fish, volunteer, and learn! This year-round national park spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast lakes. Just a stone's throw from the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, this extraordinary playground beckons with a symphony of possibilities.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Spring (April, May and June): Daytime highs 80 °F to 98 °F. Nighttime lows 50 °F to 66 °F Summer* (July, August and September): Daytime highs 89 °F to 103 °F (It can get up to 117 °F.) Fall (October, November and December): Daytime highs 59 °F to 83 °F. Nighttime lows 32 °F to 50 °F. Winter (January, February and March) Daytime highs 57 °F to 69 °F. Nighttime lows 30 °F to 40 °F. *Summer can be a dangerous time due to excessive heat. Some trails are closed for public safety.

Address

Lake Mead Visitor Center, Boulder City, NV 89005

Activities & Topics

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Biking Road Biking Boating Motorized Boating Sailing Jet Skiing Boat Tour Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) Group Camping RV Camping Fishing Freshwater Fishing Food Dining Picnicking Flying Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Self-Guided Tours - Auto Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Stand Up Paddleboarding Junior Ranger Program SCUBA Diving Snorkeling Swimming Freshwater Swimming Water Skiing Wildlife Watching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs Archeology Ruins Aviation Dams Industry Mining Native American Heritage Schools and Education Science Technology and Innovation Transportation Roads Routes and Highways Westward Expansion Animals Birds Cats (wild) Fish Tortoises and Turtles Canyons and Canyonlands Geology Groundwater Aquifers Freshwater Springs Geothermal Hot Springs Lakes Mountains Natural Sounds Night Sky River and Riparian Rock Landscapes and Features Scenic Views Trails Water Trails Unique Species Rare Endangered Watersheds Wilderness

Operating Hours

wednesday

All Day

monday

All Day

thursday

All Day

sunday

All Day

tuesday

All Day

friday

All Day

saturday

All Day

Location

Coordinates: 35.96622528, -114.3469067

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