Lake Mead
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Overview| Climate/Maps | Description | Things To Do | Nearby/Resources
- Open year-round, 24 hours, 7 days a week with peak use in the summer
- Visitor center: open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. everday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
Visitor Center
Where to StayAlan Bible Visitor Center
Is Located 4 miles northeast of Boulder City, Nevada on U.S. Route 93. The bookstore offers exhibits, books, brochures and topographical maps and nautical charts. It is managed by Southwest Parks and Monuments Association.The park staff can help plan your stay and give you up-to-date information on park activities and services.Programs
Programs include a winter lecture series, ranger-led programs and hikes, paddle- wheel tour boat ride to Hoover Dam, Black Canyon raft trip.
Maps
Lake Mead guide and river map
Maps and weather information
Things to Do
Fees & RatesBoating, Wildflower, Hiking, walking, and driving tour
River and lake reports.
Park newspaper Summer 2012
Entrance fees are for entrance into Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Current locations are East Lake Mead Drive, East Lake Mead Blvd., Boulder Beach and Katherine Landing. Additional locations will be added in future projects. Holders of annual passes will be authorized to enter the park through the far right hand lane of the entrance station.
Vehicle (1-5 days) $ 10.00 per vehicle (covers all passengers)
Vehicle (annual pass) $30.00 per annual pass (covers all passengers)
Individual (1-5 days) $ 5.00 per person (motorcycle, bicycles, hikers)
Individual (annual pass) $30.00 per annual pass (motorcycle, bicycles etc.)
Golden Age Passport $10.00 US residents age 62 or older lifetime pass
Golden Age Passport Free - medically determined to be permanently disabled.
National Parks Pass $80.00 valid for 1 year from month purchased
Lake Use Fee for Vessels (motorized)
All motorized vessels entering the park will be assessed a lake use fee charge. This includes vessels that are in dry storage and/or maintained in slips at the marinas.
Vessel (1-5 days) $16.00 per vessel
Vessel (annual pass) $30.00 per vessel
Please refer any questions to the Fee Management Office at 702-293-8906 or mail inquires to Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Atten: Fee Management, 601 Nevada Highway, Boulder City, NV 89005.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
601 Nevada Highway
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
702-293-8907
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Laughlin - Lake Mohave - Colorado River
In the summer, Katherine's Landing at the southern end of Lake Mohave is a hub of activity. It has fuel, a general store, a restaurant and a snack bar. The Colorado River south of the dam offers many recreational opportunities. Take a look at this river destination!
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In October of 2009, DesertUSA rented a houseboat to explore the western part of Lake Mead. Our first stop was the Hoover Dam off the Boulder Basin. Without Hoover Dam, Lake Mead wouldn't exist today. Come along with DesertUSA staff as they explore Lake Mead and check out Hoover Dam. Take a look at the cove where we camped, and the Bighorn Sheep encounter we had there!
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Due to the shale deposits which slope gently to the river here, Lees Ferry was the only place to cross the Colorado River for 260 miles until the Navajo Bridge was built across Marble Canyon in 1927. Join DesertUSA as we explore this historic site.
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The completion of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963 created Lake Powell. It took another 14 years to fill the lake. With almost 2,000 miles of shoreline, and five marinas, Lake Powell has become a major attraction for millions of visitors from all over the world. Take a look at Lake Powell and enjoy this desert combination of red sandstone formations, water and clear blue skies.
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