Lake Mead National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Lake Mead NRA offers year-round recreational opportunities for boaters, swimmers, fishermen, hikers, photographers and sightseers. It is also home to thousands of desert plants and animals, adapted to survive where rain is scarce and temperatures soar.

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Lake Mead Visitor Center

The Lake Mead Visitor Center is located at 601 Nevada Way, Boulder City, Nevada. Exhibits show what's new at Lake Mead NRA each season. Maps are available from our informed and friendly staff. The park bookstore offers books, games and toys.

The Visitor Center is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week, except for these holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The Visitor Center will close at 2 p.m. the day prior to these holidays so employees may enjoy the holiday with their families.
Please call the Visitor Center at 702-293-8990.

The bookstore is operated by Western National Parks Association (WNPA), a cooperating partner with the National Park Service. Every purchase you make helps to support research and educational programs at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. More information about WNPA can be found at www.wnpa.org.

You may also visit our bookstore at Katherine Landing Ranger Station. Phone: 928-754-3272.

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...

Kayaking

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

Biking

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

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...

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601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005

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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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