• Sunset at Lake Mead's Boulder Basin

    Lake Mead

    National Recreation Area AZ,NV

Recreate in Spectacular Scenery!

Lake Mead NRA offers year-round recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, photography, picnicking and sightseeing. It is also home to thousands of desert plants and animals, adapted to survive where rain is scarce and temperatures can soar.

Features

  • Quagga Mussels attached to boat propeller

    Quagga Mussels

    The spread of quagga mussels to Lake Mead and Lake Mohave will potentially cost millions of dollars in damage to boats and facilities.

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  • Kayaks in Black Canyon

    Kayaking

    Enjoy kayaking and canoeing at Lake Mead NRA. Hidden coves abound at both Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.

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  • Cycling on Lakeshore Road

    Biking

    Take a bike ride along scenic Northshore Road, Lakeshore Drive or the 35 mile-long River Mountains Loop Trail.

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  • Learning to fish at Lake Mead

    Fishing

    Whether you choose to fish from the shore or from a boat, lakes Mead and Mohave offer over 300 square miles of unlimited possibilities.

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Did You Know?

Scenic view over looking Lake Mohave

With more than 700 miles of shoreline, Lake Mead offers countless opportunities for exploration. One can return to Lake Mead National Recreation Area again and again to a favorite cove or hideaway in which to enjoy the special solitude, where water and desert contrast and complement each other.