Boat, hike, cycle, camp and fish at America’s most diverse national recreation area. With striking landscapes and brilliant blue waters, this year-round playground spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast lakes. See the Hoover Dam from the waters of Lake Mead or Lake Mohave, or find solitude in one of the park's nine wilderness areas.
America's Most Diverse National Recreation Area
Wear It Day / Póntelo a Chaleco
Join rangers for a fun, free, family-friendly event to celebrate the National Ready Set Wear It Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20.
Fishing
With more than 290 square miles of water surface, you can be sure to find a favorite spot to catch the big one.
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.
Directions & Transportation
Directions & Transportation, Maps
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