Visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Lake Mead, which spans over 110 miles in Nevada and Arizona, is the largest man-made reservoir in the United States. Lake Mead has 759 miles of shoreline, is 532 feet deep, has 247 square miles of surface area, and an incredible 28 million acre feet of water when it is full. When the United States Bureau of Reclamation chose the narrow Black Canyon section of the Colorado River for the site of what would later be known as Hoover Dam, the lake was formed. Deep canyons, steep cliffs, colorful rock formations, dry washes, and other surprises await visitors.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area, located on the shores of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, encompasses some spectacular scenery and provides convenient access points as well as a variety of services for enjoying the lake and surroundings. This vast area, encompassing approximately 1.5 million acres, offers beaching, boating, hiking, camping, and other activities along the shorelines and in the surrounding mountains and canyons.

Boulder Basin on Lake Mead, just north of Hoover Dam, is the most popular section. On a hot day, Boulder Beach is a popular spot for a swim or to set up a lawn chair. Campgrounds in this area provide a lovely setting for both tents and RVs. The Historic Railroad Trail is also in this area, where hikers can walk along the old railway bed and through the old tunnels. If you need information, go to the Alan Bible Visitor Center in this area, which is about 40 minutes from Las Vegas.

Google rating: 4.6/5.0
Address: 10 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005
Phone: +1 702-293-8990
Website: https://travelnevada.com/destinations/lake-tahoe/