Discover

Bowl of Fire
Bowl of Fire in the Northshore Road region.

NPS Photo - Andrew Cattoir

 

Lake Mead National Recreation Area has many exciting places to discover, no matter which direction you are coming from.

We have provided you with some handy recommendations depending if you are arriving from the North, South, East, or West. No matter which direction you may be arriving from, Lake Mead NRA offers you a wonderful experience with nature.


 
Discover Lake Mead from Boulder City
Photo of lake mead marina complex

If you are exploring Lake Mead National Recreation Area by way of Boulder City, here are some special places to discover.
Download: Fall/Winter/Spring PDF
Download: Summer PDF
 
Discover Lake Mead from the West
Photo of lake mead entrance station

If you are exploring Lake Mead National Recreation Area from the west here are some special places to discover.
Download: Fall/Winter/Spring PDF
Download: Summer PDF

 
Discover Lake Mead from the East
Photo of temple bar land formation

If you are exploring Lake Mead National Recreation Area by way of Arizona here are some special places to discover.

 
Discover Lake Mead from the North
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If you are exploring Lake Mead National Recreation Area
from the north here are some special places to
discover in your own backyard!
Download:Fall/Winter/Spring PDF
Download:Summer PDF coming soon

 

Discover Lake Mead from the South


Photo of cottonwood cove marina

If you are exploring Lake Mead National Recreation Area
by way of Laughlin, Nevada and Bullhead City, Arizona
here are some special places to discover.
Download:Fall/Winter PDF coming soon
Download:Summer PDF

Last updated: March 11, 2024

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Mailing Address:

601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005

Phone:

702 293-8990
Call 911 For All Emergencies (24 hours). Call 988 for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24 Hours). Call 702-293-8990 for Visitor and Recreation Information (Visitor Center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day). Call 702-293-8906 for Park Business and Administration (Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day).

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