Plan Your Visit

Boulder Basin
Boulder Basin and Fortification Hill

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Basic Information about Lake Mead
Current Conditions

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

A park relief map
Park Map

View the official Lake Mead National Recreation Area park map.

Eating and Sleeping Information
Eating and Sleeping

Eating and Sleeping Information

Places to Go
Places to Go

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

Things to do at Lake Mead
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.

Trip Itineraries
Trip Itineraries

Many areas of the park are in our trip itineraries where you can discover and explore Lake Mead.

Safety Information
Safety

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

Calendar
Calendar

Here you will find dates and events around Lake Mead NRA.

Accessibility information
Accessibility

Accessibility information

Photo of Lake Mead at sunset.
News

Lake Mead National Recreation Area Newspaper

Geoscientist-In-The-Parks Intern, Esmeralda Elsrouji Hiking
Nearby parks and attractions

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

 
Lake Mead Visitor Center
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 tours and ranger led events
Guided Experiences

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

marinas
Marinas

Get information about our marinas on lakes Mead and Mohave

Boating
Boating

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

Camping information
Camping

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

canoe and kayaking
Canoeing & Kayaking

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

 

Last updated: August 27, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005

Phone:

702 293-8990
Emergency: Dial 911 (24 hours) Visitor and Recreation Information: Dial 702-293-8990 Park Business and Administration: Dial 702-293-8906

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