Lake Mead

Lake Mead is a short trip from Las Vegas. The imposing Hoover Dam diverts water from the Colorado River, and the lake that has developed behind it runs 112 miles upstream. It is the largest reservoir in the US, with about 290 square miles of navigable waterways. The lake's depth at its deepest point is about 500 feet, and it fluctuates in level according to how much snow and rain falls in the mountains upstream.

The lake's crystal-clear waters lapping against sandstone rocks make it one of the most distinctive in all of America. The main lake is surrounded by kilometers of flooded valleys that lead to amazing rock formations like buttes, arches, and caves.

The lake is protected by the National Park Service because it is a part of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The park's four main basin sections, which store the most water, are the most well-liked by boaters. These four are Boulder Basin, Virgin Basin, Temple Basin, and Gregg Basin, listed from west to east.

Having fun on a boat is the most popular activity on Lake Mead. Every weekend, as people head out on the water, automobiles and trucks pulling various kinds of watercraft arrive at the launches. As boats speed around the open water in search of the calmest water (for water-skiers) or the biggest boat wakes (for wakeboarders), three of the most popular activities are waterskiing, wakeboarding, and tubing (tubers).

Location: Clark County, Nevada