Lake Mead National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · AZ, NV

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Visitors come here for scenic drives, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and much more.

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Photos

sun rising on Black Canyon — Visit Black Canyon Water Trail for rafting or kayaking

picnic area at Redstone — There are many picnic areas at Lake Mead NRA

power boaters on Lake Mead — Boating is a popular activity at lakes Mead and Mohave

people on a tour operated craft exploring the lake. — There are many tour operators to provide you with an excellent visit to Lake Mead NRA.

A group of bighorn sheep overlooking Lake Mead. — With wilderness comes wildlife. Bighorn sheep can be spotted at most areas of the park.

Activities

Auto and ATV
Scenic Driving
Biking
Road Biking
Boating
Motorized Boating
Sailing
Jet Skiing
Boat Tour
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
Group Camping
RV Camping
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Food
Dining
Picnicking
Flying
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
Boat Tour
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Horse Trekking
Horseback Riding
Hunting and Gathering
Hunting
Paddling
Canoeing
Kayaking
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Junior Ranger Program
SCUBA Diving
Snorkeling
Swimming
Freshwater Swimming
Water Skiing
Wildlife Watching
Park Film
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store
Gift Shop and Souvenirs