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Lake Mead National Recreation Area |
Description:
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers,
and roadside sightseers. Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead
NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world.
Designations:
Recreation Area (1936)
Added Lake Mohave (1947)
First National Recreation Area (October 8, 1964)
Accessibility:
Alan Bible Visitor Center off U.S. Highway 93 near Boulder City, NV. Information stations are located on Lake Mead at Overton Beach, Echo Bay, Callville Bay, Las Vegas Bay in Nevada, and Temple Bar in Arizona. Contact stations on Lake Mohave at Cottonwood Cove in Nevada, Katherine Landing and Willow Beach in Arizona.
Getting Around:
Paved roads lead to all major sites. There are many approved backcountry roads. Please pick up or download a backcountry road map. Click on more information.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Biking | Boating | Camping | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Swimming | Wildlife Viewing | Backpacking | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Kayaking | Whitewater Rafting | Scuba Diving | Snorkeling | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Lodging | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Fuel | Tours & Guided Activities | Medical Services | And more.
Nature: Geysers HotSprings | And more.
Directions to Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Plane:
Lake Mead NRA is approximately 25 miles from Las Vegas International Airport. Other communities bordering and near Lake Mead NRA have smaller airports.
Car:
We have nine paved accesses into Lake Mead NRA.For the directions most convenient for you please click on more information.
Public Transportation
None, although tour buses operate from many Las Vegas resorts and attractions.
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