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Kayaker on Lake Mead
 

Discover Lakes Mead & Mohave

With lakes Mead and Mohave as the central focus, visitors to Lake Mead National Recreation Area may enjoy a variety of water recreation activities in a rugged and picturesque setting. Lakes Mead and Mohave offer some of the country's best sport fishing. Boating and water skiing are favorite activities on the broad expanses of open water, along with kayaking and canoeing.

There are shaded picnic areas with tables, water, fire grills and restrooms are located throughout the area.

Several paved roads wind through the dramatic desert scenery of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Towering stark mountains, plateaus, desert basins of cacti and creosote bush, and vertical-walled canyons are some of the sights motorists can discover. Short desert hikes lead to places you will never see from a boat or car.

 
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Backcountry
Backcountry

A network of backcountry roads has been developed to provide access to the lakeshore and other areas of interest in the backcountry.

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Biking

Bicyclists are welcome to ride at Lake Mead National Recreation Area on park roads, on routes designated for bicycle use.

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Boating

Boating on lakes Mead and Mohave is one of the more popular activities here.

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Camping

Lake Mead National Recreation Area's campgrounds offer restrooms, running water, dump stations, grills, picnic tables and shade.

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Canoeing & Kayaking

There are many hidden coves to discover by canoe or kayak on Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.

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Fishing

Fishing is a favorite pastime here at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

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Hiking

Explore this diverse ecosystem on foot, traveling across open expanses of rock formations that contain all the colors of the rainbow.

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Horseback Riding

There are many trails and marked backcountry roads perfect for horseback riding.

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Hunting

The park preserves the recreational potential of the area, which includes the traditions of hunting, fishing and trapping.

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Photography

The spectacular rugged scenery surrounding Lake Mead and Lake Mohave are perfect for scenic photography.

Car driving through Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Scenic Driving

You can see panoramic views of blue Lake Mead set against a background of colorful rugged mountains.

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Scuba Diving

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is often highlighted as one of the top freshwater lakes in the

Last updated: May 17, 2023

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601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005

Phone:

702 293-8990
Call 911 For All Emergencies (24 hours). Call 988 for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24 Hours). Call 702-293-8990 for Visitor and Recreation Information (Visitor Center open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7 days a week). Call 702-293-8906 for Park Business and Administration (Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday).

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