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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Operating Hours & Seasons

Lake Mead Recreation Area is open year-round, 24 hours, 7 days a week.  Some beaches and other areas are day-use only, from dawn til dusk. These areas are marked with signs.  The Lake Mead Visitor Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

 
Ranger driving a boat on Lake Mead
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Ranger on Lake Mead
A Mountain Biker  

Did You Know?
Today you can walk or bicycle along the elevated railroad bed used to haul supplies and materials for the construction of Hoover Dam and enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Mead and the surrounding desert landscape.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST