Plan Your Visit

Current Conditions

Check our alerts and conditions page to learn about closures, weather, and launch ramp conditions before visiting.

Park Map

View the official Lake Mead National Recreation Area park map.

Eating and Sleeping

Eating and Sleeping Information

Places to Go

Places to visit while at Lake Mead, from Black Canyon to the St. Thomas townsite.

Raft the Black Canyon

See the Hoover Dam from the Colorado River! Raft trips depart daily and travel through the Black Canyon National Water Trail.

Fishing

With more than 290 square miles of water surface, you can be sure to find a favorite spot to catch the big one.

Safety

Please enjoy yourself at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, but remember alcohol, drugs and water don't mix.

Changing Lake Levels

Which launch ramps are available? How low is the water?

Accessibility

Accessibility information

News

Lake Mead National Recreation Area Newspaper

Nearby parks and attractions

There are many nearby National and local parks within several hours of Lake Mead

 

Lake Mead Visitor Center

Enjoy our visitor center where you can get information about the park, maps, directions, books and many displays about the park.

Guided Experiences

Info about guided tour options including ranger-led hikes, cruises, raft trips, paddlecraft adventures and hunting and fishing excursions.

Marinas

Get information about our marinas on lakes Mead and Mohave

Boating

Information about boating on lakes Mead and Mohave. Guides, safety information, regulatory information and more

Camping

Information about our campgrounds, locations, RV and back-country camping

Canoeing & Kayaking

We are a paddlers paradise. Get information about Hoover Dam launch information, Black Canyon Water Trail and regulatory requirements