Parks

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.

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National Park Service seeks proposals for Willow Beach Black Canyon Concession Contract in Lake Mead National Recreation Area

2024-09-26

The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a prospectus for the Willow Beach Black Canyon Concession Contract in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area to conduct prescribed burns on September 23, 2024

2024-09-20

Lake Mead National Recreation Area plans to conduct a prescribed fire on Monday, September 23, 2024, in the Katherine’s Landing and East Cottonwood areas. The fire treatment will cover approximately seven acres and is expected to last one day, with additional patrols and monitoring taking place for up to two days after ignition.

2024-09-17

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is pleased to announce the reopening of several popular trails on October 1, 2024, following the summer seasonal trail closure. The annual closure, in effect from May 15 through September 30, is implemented to protect visitors from extreme summer heat.

National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration Announce Final Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreement for Lake Mead National Recreation Area

2024-08-20

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) announce the completion of a commercial air tour management voluntary agreement for Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The agreement guides the FAA and NPS in managing commercial air tours over the park and portions of Grand Canyon Parashant and Avi Kwa Ame national monuments.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area announces Government Wash vehicle access, overnight camping restrictions

2024-07-26

The National Park Service is closing the Government Wash portion of Lake Mead National Recreation Area to motor vehicle access and overnight camping beginning Aug. 1, 2024.