Thank Hoover Dam along the Colorado River for the largest artificial lake in the United States. Copious amounts of water in the desert welcome parched visitors seeking a cool respite for the summer. Bring a boat, sturdy hiking shoes, and some suntan lotion to take full advantage of this area.
Put in your boat for fishing, water skiing, or just exploring the vast lake. Plenty of cozy inlets let you find a secluded fishing spot or place to swim. The crystal blue waters give you relief from the hot desert sun.
Travel back in time along the historic railroad trail. Several tunnels show the way. The trail follows the railroad needed to build the dam. Hike along the shoreline to the dam itself.
Three of America's four deserts meet within the boundaries of this popular park. Look out for desert bighorn sheep, mule deer
Thank Hoover Dam along the Colorado River for the largest artificial lake in the United States. Copious amounts of water in the desert welcome parched visitors seeking a cool respite for the summer. Bring a boat, sturdy hiking shoes, and some suntan lotion to take full advantage of this area.
Put in your boat for fishing, water skiing, or just exploring the vast lake. Plenty of cozy inlets let you find a secluded fishing spot or place to swim. The crystal blue waters give you relief from the hot desert sun.
Travel back in time along the historic railroad trail. Several tunnels show the way. The trail follows the railroad needed to build the dam. Hike along the shoreline to the dam itself.
Three of America's four deserts meet within the boundaries of this popular park. Look out for desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, mountain lions, coyotes, kit foxes, bobcats, and desert tortoises.
Fourteen campgrounds dot the landscape. Around 1,500 campsites accommodate tents or RVs.
Activities in the park
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Paddling
Off-roading (OHV)
Climbing
Swimming
Whitewater paddling
Wildlife watching
1 campground in Lake Mead National Recreation Area
When the air outside is sizzling you can either stay inside by an A/C (boring!) or grab the RV and roll up to Lake Mead for some swimming and lakeside camping to cut through the heat (winning!). Any time is a good time to visit Temple Bar Campground for year-round, RV friendly (full hook-ups!) camping overlooking the Lake. Boat or no boat, you wil Read more...
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Revel in one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century at this recreation area.
Thank Hoover Dam along the Colorado River for the largest artificial lake in the United States. Copious amounts of water in the desert welcome parched visitors seeking a cool respite for the summer. Bring a boat, sturdy hiking shoes, and some suntan lotion to take full advantage of this area.
Put in your boat for fishing, water skiing, or just exploring the vast lake. Plenty of cozy inlets let you find a secluded fishing spot or place to swim. The crystal blue waters give you relief from the hot desert sun.
Travel back in time along the historic railroad trail. Several tunnels show the way. The trail follows the railroad needed to build the dam. Hike along the shoreline to the dam itself.
Three of America's four deserts meet within the boundaries of this popular park. Look out for desert bighorn sheep, mule deer
Thank Hoover Dam along the Colorado River for the largest artificial lake in the United States. Copious amounts of water in the desert welcome parched visitors seeking a cool respite for the summer. Bring a boat, sturdy hiking shoes, and some suntan lotion to take full advantage of this area.
Put in your boat for fishing, water skiing, or just exploring the vast lake. Plenty of cozy inlets let you find a secluded fishing spot or place to swim. The crystal blue waters give you relief from the hot desert sun.
Travel back in time along the historic railroad trail. Several tunnels show the way. The trail follows the railroad needed to build the dam. Hike along the shoreline to the dam itself.
Three of America's four deserts meet within the boundaries of this popular park. Look out for desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, mountain lions, coyotes, kit foxes, bobcats, and desert tortoises.
Fourteen campgrounds dot the landscape. Around 1,500 campsites accommodate tents or RVs.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Lake Mead National Recreation Area
When the air outside is sizzling you can either stay inside by an A/C (boring!) or grab the RV and roll up to Lake Mead for some swimming and lakeside camping to cut through the heat (winning!). Any time is a good time to visit Temple Bar Campground for year-round, RV friendly (full hook-ups!) camping overlooking the Lake. Boat or no boat, you wil Read more...
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