Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Overview

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is managed by National Park Service and is located near White Hills, Arizona. 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. Just a stone's throw from the dazzling lights of Las Vegas, this extraordinary playground beckons with a symphony of possibilities.

Things to Do at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Camping Opportunities

Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers 6 campgrounds with various amenities and settings. From developed campgrounds with full facilities to primitive backcountry sites, there are options for every camping style.

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Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Lake Mead National Recreation Area include:

Nearby Activities

Plan Your Visit

Reservation Tips

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a popular destination. Campground reservations typically open several months in advance. For peak season visits, book as early as possible. Check individual facility pages for specific booking windows and availability.

Getting There

By car you can drive to one of the park's many entrances. The six main entrances to Lake Mead are as follows: Northshore, Lake Mead Boulevard, Lake Mead Parkway, and Boulder, Temple Bar, and Meadview. For the southern sections of the park, near Lake Mohave, there are entrance stations at Willow Beach, Katherine Landing and Cottonwood Cove.

GPS Coordinates: 35.96622500000000, -114.34690700000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: (702) 293-8990

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Additional Information

All Facilities & Activities

Campgrounds (6)

Boulder Beach Campground

From $20/night 4.2 stars

Boulder Beach Group Campsites

From $80/night 4.2 stars

Callville Bay Campground

From $20/night 4.1 stars

Echo Bay Campground

From $20/night 3.5 stars

Las Vegas Bay Campground

From $20/night 4.1 stars

Temple Bar Campground

From $20/night 4.0 stars

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