Lake Mead National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · AZ, NV · nps.gov page

sun rising on Black Canyon
Visit Black Canyon Water Trail for rafting or kayakingPhoto: NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir

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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picnic area at Redstone
There are many picnic areas at Lake Mead NRAPhoto: NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir
power boaters on Lake Mead
Boating is a popular activity at lakes Mead and MohavePhoto: NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir
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.Photo: NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir
A group of bighorn sheep overlooking Lake Mead.
With wilderness comes wildlife. Bighorn sheep can be spotted at most areas of the park.Photo: NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.