Operating Hours & Seasons

Cottonwood cove at dusk.

Photo: NPS

 

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is open year-round, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Some beaches and other areas are day-use only, from dawn til dusk. These areas are marked with signs.

The Lake Mead Visitor Center, located near Lakeshore Road and U.S. 93, is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m daily. Please call 702-293-8990 for more information. The Visitor Center will be closed the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.