Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. With 1.5 million acres, it is twice the size of Rhode Island. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world.Seasons & Hours
Open year-round, 24 hours, 7 days a week with peak use in the summer
Visitor center: open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. everday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
Visitor Center
Alan Bible Visitor Center IsLocated 4 miles northeast of Boulder City, Nevada on U.S. Route 93. The bookstore offers exhibits, books, brochures and topographical maps and nautical charts. It is managed by Southwest Parks and Monuments Association.The park staff can help plan your stay and give you up-to-date information on park activities and services.Programs
Programs include a winter lecture series, ranger-led programs and hikes, paddle- wheel tour boat ride to Hoover Dam, Black Canyon raft trip.
Entrance fees are for entrance into Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Current locations are East Lake Mead Drive, East Lake Mead Blvd., Boulder Beach and Katherine Landing. Additional locations will be added in future projects. Holders of annual passes will be authorized to enter the park through the far right hand lane of the entrance station.
Vehicle (1-5 days) $ 5.00 per vehicle (covers all passengers)
Vehicle (annual pass) $20.00 per annual pass (covers all passengers)
Individual (1-5 days) $ 3.00 per person (motorcycle, bicycles, hikers)
Individual (annual pass) $20.00 per annual pass (motorcycle, bicycles etc.)
Golden Age Passport $10.00 US residents age 62 or older lifetime pass
Golden Age Passport Free - medically determined to be permanently disabled.
National Parks Pass $50.00 valid for 1 year from month purchased
Lake Use Fee for Vessels (motorized)
All motorized vessels entering the park will be assessed a lake use fee charge. This includes vessels that are in dry storage and/or maintained in slips at the marinas.
Vessel (1-5 days) $10.00 first vessel
Vessel (1-5 days) $ 5.00 each additional vessel
Vessel (annual pass) $20.00 first vessel
Vessel (annual pass) $10.00 each additional vessel
Please refer any questions to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Fee Management Office at 410 Nevada Highway, Suite 140 in Boulder City, Nevada or phone (702) 294-0042.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
601 Nevada Highway
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
702-293-8907
