Feb 10, 2025 · America's First National Recreation Area. Experience outdoor thrills amongst striking landscapes and brilliant blue waters. Hike, swim, boat, cycle, camp, fish, volunteer, and learn! This year-round national park spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast lakes.

Feb 10, 2025 · 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.

Apr 9, 2024 · Places to visit while at Lake Mead, from Black Canyon to the St. Thomas townsite. Things to Do With lakes Mead and Mohave as the central focus, visitors may enjoy a variety of water activities in a rugged and picturesque setting.

Sep 7, 2024 · Lake Mead National Recreation Area's campgrounds offer restrooms, running water, dump stations, grills, picnic tables and shade. RV's, trailers and tents welcome. Concessioner campgrounds, including recreational vehicle …

May 6, 2024 · Lake Mead, America's largest reservoir, was created by the construction of the Hoover Dam. With more than 750 miles of shoreline, you can enjoy a day at the beach, take a boat out and disappear for hours or nestle into a cove to try to catch a big one.

Jan 1, 2024 · All park visitors are required to purchase a recreational use pass upon entering Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Additionally, the park charges lake use fees. Lake Mead passes can be purchased online or at one of our entrance stations.

May 13, 2024 · Before rafting or paddling down the water trail, guides describe the engineering marvel that is holding back up to 28.9 million acre feet of water in Lake Mead. Tours range from float trips near the dam to day trips to full exploration tours.

Mar 5, 2025 · Both Lake Mead and Lake Mohave are within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which is the largest National Recreation Area in America. The park is 1.5 million acres and is located in both Nevada and Arizona.

Oct 25, 2024 · Lake Mead National Recreation Area has few established hiking trails. When cooler weather prevails from November through March, National Park Service guided hikes and walks are conducted in various areas throughout the recreation area.

May 17, 2023 · There are many places to swim in the bright blue waters of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave. Be aware that there are no lifeguards in the park. Always wear a life jacket.