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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Horse Back Riding

The use of horses or pack animals is allowed on the following trails routes or areas:

Horses and pack animals may be ridden or used throughout the recreation area except in picnic areas, campgrounds and:

  • Boulder Beach, along the beach from the Causeway/Dive Park south to Special Events Beach.
  • Callville Bay 1/4 mile from the developed area along the beach.
  • Echo Bay 1/4 mile north of the launch ramp along the beach to the launch ramp not including the road way.
  • Temple Bar 1/4 mile on each side of the launch ramp along the beach area.
  • Overton Beach from the concessions RV Park south along the beach to the launch ramp not including the road way.
  • Katherine Landing along the beach in the areas known as South Telephone Cove.
  • Cottonwood Cove along the beach within the harbor limits not including the road or paved areas.
  • Willow Beach from the fish hatchery to the south parking lot not including the roadway.
    Please stop by the Alan Bible Visitor Center for suggestions.
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Did You Know?
"I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out until sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in." -- John Muir

Last Updated: July 31, 2009 at 13:57 EST