News Release

Lake Mead Is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance

Date: March 17, 2020

National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior 

LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA News Release 

For Immediate Release: March 17, 2020 
Release No.: 2020-07
Contact: 702-293-8691 

LAKE MEAD IS MODIFYING OPERATIONS TO IMPLEMENT LATEST HEALTH GUIDANCE

BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Lake Mead National Recreation Area is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.

As of March 17, the Lake Mead Visitor Center, Park Headquarters Lobby and Entrance Station Fee Collection Operations are closed or canceled until further notice.

The park remains open. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, visitors may continue to enjoy the lakes, trails and open space areas. For the status of commercial operations, such as marinas, RV parks, raft trips, cruises, outfitters and special events like races, please contact the businesses directly to see if they have adjusted operations.

The health and safety of park visitors, employees, volunteers and partners is the number one priority. The National Park Service is working with the federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels.  

The NPS urges visitors to do their part when visiting a park and to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; and most importantly, staying home if you feel sick.   

For high-risk populations, such as the elderly and people with underlying conditions, we ask that they take extra caution and follow CDC guidance for those at higher risk of serious illness.   

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. For Lake Mead updates, visit https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/temporary-operational-adjustments.htm. Please check with individual parks for specific details about other park operations. 

-NPS-