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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area · AZ, NV
Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Visitors come here for scenic drives, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and much more.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesGovernment Wash and 8.0 Mile Road Anticipated Reopening
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesRocks and Sand on Park Roads from Recent Storms
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesHarmful Algae Bloom
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesRiver Mountains Loop Trail Covered by Flood Debris in Multiple Areas
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$20
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park16 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available48 activities
Park Name
InfoLake Mead National Recreation Area
Designation
InfoNational Recreation Area
State(s)
InfoAZ, NV
Phone
Info7022938990
LAKE_information@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$45
Operating Hours
InfoLake Mead National Recreation Area is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please note that while the majority of the park is accessible at all hours, our Visitor Center operates on a specific schedule. Be sure to plan your visit accordingly, as the Visitor Center is open during designated hours to provide you with valuable information, maps, and assistance from our knowledgeable staff.
Visitor Center: Lake Mead Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Lake Mead Headquarters Information Kiosk
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Ruins, Aviation + 35 more
Weather Info
InfoSpring (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,
Getting There
InfoBy car you can drive to one of the park's many entrances. The six main entrances to Lake Mead are as follows: Northshore, Lake Mead Boulevard, Lake Mead Parkway, and Boulder, Temple Bar, and Meadview.
Location
Info35.9662° N, -114.3469° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website