• Sunset at Lake Mead's Boulder Basin

    Lake Mead

    National Recreation Area AZ,NV

Operating Hours & Seasons

Current Launch Ramp and Road Conditions

Lake Mead Recreation Area is open year-round, 24 hours, 7 days a week.  Some beaches and other areas are day-use only, from dawn til dusk. These areas are marked with signs.  The Lake Mead Visitor Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

 
Ranger driving a boat on Lake Mead
Ranger on Lake Mead
NPS Photo

Did You Know?

A Mountain Biker

Today you can walk or bicycle along the elevated railroad bed used to haul supplies and materials for the construction of Hoover Dam and enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Mead and the surrounding desert landscape. More...