Lake Mead NRA offers year-round recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, photography, picnicking and sightseeing. We are also home to thousands of desert plants and animals, adapted to survive where rain is scarce and temperatures can soar.
Recreate in Spectacular Scenery!
Centennial 2016
Join us at Lake Mead to celebrate the National Park Service's Centennial. Photo: Andrew Cattoir
Things to Do
Find things to do around Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Places to Go
Find destinations to visit at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Camping Lake Mead
Camping locations and information
Lake Mead Virtual Museum
Historical artifacts and photos from the archives of Lake Mead NRA
Historic St. Thomas
Visit a town once underwater at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Marinas
Visit one of our marinas at Lake Mead NRA.
Historic Railroad Trail
Hike the trail that helped build Hoover Dam.
Black Canyon
The scenic Colorado River flowing through Lake Mead NRA
Lodging
There are several lodging locations at Lake Mead NRA
Boating
Discover the many marinas and coves at Lake Mead NRA