I’m moving from 1 star to 3 stars and maybe more eventually. We have discovered more areas of the lake that are a bit calmer and if we find a nice cove I enjoy camping at the lake. It’s a shorter drive than going to lake Mohave so I’m trying to like it but the water is always so rough that I find it hard to enjoy in our little boat. Maybe if we had a larger boat it would be more fun. I still prefer the water at Lake Mohave but the camping and travel time is better at Lake Mead.

Love camping... my 14 year old bischon has gotten more energy and loves the outdoors.. which makes me love the outdoors more than I ever have before..

I have to say our favorite place to get away without getting away. So many places to explore this is just a few pictures of our adventures. This summer has been amazing we are sad to see it at its end. You can boat, fish, barbecue, and bring the family closer while doing so!! I highly recommend taking some time to check it out.

Nice lake I used my national park pass to get in so I dont know the price. I went again in the afternoon free like 5pm no one was at the stand. I like this lake you need swimming shoes because the rocks are all over even in the water so swimming shoes and you will have a great swim. Hiking, camping, boating, and picnicking are all available theres bathrooms everywhere. So much to do and see highly recommend.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is easily one of my favorite places in Nevada. I love coming here. Whenever I need an escape from the lights and the craziness of Las Vegas, I visit Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Theres so much to do here. Its hard to be bored while visiting. This is a great place to bring the family and explore the outdoors. Its simply just an amazing place to be and visit. Youll come back here a few times a year.

The rangers here are very friendly. They have the passport stamps inside behind their desk at the visitor center so they’ll stamp everything for you and they have the stamps for Tule Springs and others around the area as well that they’ll stamp for you. Super helpful since I didn’t have to drive to the other sites because I was afraid they were closed. The visitor center also has beautiful views of Lake Mead.

Great place to cool down when it gets too hot in Vegas. Water temp is very comfortable, maybe a little too warm on really hot days, hard to really cool off. Actually really surprising how warm the lake is considering how cold the water is in the Colorado River below the Hoover dam. One thing to note though is that the beach is REALLY rocky. Bring your water shoes or sandals.

The Rec Area is located at the bottom end of the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon West and The Joshua Tree Forest share the area and compliment each other in beauty. At night there are restrictions for lighting, and at midnight, area lighting is extinguished allowing only the moon and stars to shine, amazing views in astronomy.

Its something to do in Nevada. Theres no Ocean so this makes up for it. I recommend you all buy the Annual National Park pass.

I have been going to lake mead since I was in diapers. Growing up it has always been a place of getaway from the city life. It is a huge park with endless exploration. Be safe, be smart, and always check the weather before leaving the house and assume its worse than the forecast says. There are many trails around to hike but be sure to bring water and pick a mild day. If you are boating watch the wind and look out for sandbars, the lake level fluctuates over time and small islands can be just under the surface. There are also lots of fish to catch and can be done from the shore. Worth the visit and many more.

Unless youre on the Lake, not much to see or do here on the Nevada side. Maybe it would be cool to hike in the cooler months but all I was hoping was the car wouldnt break down since it is almost completely desolate on the road

Live nearby and this is the best backyard ever. I got a jet ski and love riding on the lake. Camped at echo bay...good but was probably better 10 years ago. Catch striped bass and catfish.

The lake side view locations are amazing. The staff is very cordial and polite. There hookups are great and they have enough for 2 rvs. We were originally going to be there for one night but extended acuter night because of all that is there to be done.We will definitely go back again.

I’ve never been to a national or state park where they don’t offer a day pass. If you are traveling out of state and only want to visit the lake for one day, expect to pay $25.00 for an entrance feee (which lasts 7 days). They should offer a $5.00 or even $10.00 one day pass. I wasted $25 for half a day.

Its great out here! So much to see and do. You can go boating on the lake or hike through the old railroad tunnels or learn about the area at the visitor center and of course the dam!Plan accordingly, make a day of it to fully enjoy it. Its a beautiful area & Lake Mead is so pretty. Definitely worth the visit!

Just do the river walk every few days. Easy sidewalk for the feet. Wheelchair accessible. Gorgeous river views. Multiple trails I have yet to explore

We did the railroad trail hike. It was nice and flat, great for kids. We saw people pushing strollers and wheelchairs as well. With our 5 year old, the first mile was pretty boring, but after that you start to find the tunnels and more variety in the landscape. Overall loved it, just be prepared to entertain your kid in the beginning.

I was surprised at how many access points there are to visit the park. The less popular roads would be worth exploring. A nice park so close to a major city. Mostly desert so you have to appreciate that.

Nice lake but hike on the old railroad is even better. We do it every time we come to Las Vegas.

Stopped at the overlook during the International Women Riders Day motorcycle ride. Great day. Excellent view.

Rented a boat 2 days in a row! pontoon and then the sports boat... we had a blast!! The ladies in the marina were awesome and the gentleman who helped launch, dock and refuel the boat were great as well. Perfect for families. So beautiful.

Im From pacoima California... .and if fun a relaxation is some of what youre looking for then this is the place, there are many things available out here in Kathryns landing marina. The people are for the most part friendly. I All ways enjoy the time with family and friends, out here camping about 4feet from the water yes i know!

Beautiful, serene escape from the bustle of the city. Great fishing and peaceful camping. Coyotes are your nighttime lullaby

Cool little place to go for the day or camp overnight.Bumpy road. Lake is pretty.No shade so take your canopyThe cons; bathroom to far from water and people leave their trash everywhere.The gross part is that people poop on the ground and dont pick up after themselves. Disgusting !!

Every weekend I come here catch fish and swim! Beautiful

Very beautiful, plenty open areas to relax and chill with family.

Helpful understanding entrance rangers. Also had an approved location site set out for people who want to play with their new drones a little!

Very relaxing,great view of the lake. 10-19-20

Beautiful place, find you a cove and hang out for a day or for a week.

Loved how many rock shapes, sizes, and textures there are! The desert flora and fauna are nifty too. There are petroglyphs easily seen a short walk away from Grapevine Canyon parking area. Watch for rattlesnakes. Beautiful desert lands.

They really deserve 0 stars. Theyre communication is terrible. They cancel my reservation less than 12 hour our my tour and stated I have to inquire about my refund since I went through a third party. (Coupons). They told me they could reschedule me for a shorter tour but would not refund me the difference. Terrible I would not recommend anyone going there. The part that got me was I had my reservation for over a wk and when I asked y were they canceling me they said because their boss told me to. I asked to speak with that person and they said no.

The water feels so good and its crystal clear, wear water shoes. Lots of rocks

So beautiful and people are so awesome they respect it 6 ft away from our distance & had so much fun.

Great day! Beach clean. Beautiful setting, water temp perfect. Bathroom clean and appreciated. Wonderful place for my gang of girlfriends to relax and enjoy each others company. Bring canopy!

I would highly recommend a tour of the grand canyon from the air. My experience was in a helicopter that landed at the bottom of the canyon. It was an amazing experience.

Lake Mead is a great place to spend the weekend with family and friends. They have beaches, boating, fishing, hiking, camping... Everything you could ask. The park has litter rules and park rangers have been seen every time we are out so its actually cleaner than I originally expected.I hope everyone does their part to not negatively impact the park while enjoying it so my kids can take their kids in the future.

Amazing views and history! Id definitely recommend taking some water if you plan to stay very long. It wasnt as hot as it could have been but theres no shade. The dam is incredibly beautiful and if you park in one of the lots, it costs $10 per vehicle. Views from both sides. I wouldnt pass it up if youre anywhere close. Several outlooks where you can pull off and take pictures. A definite must see!

Wonderful area. Beautiful place to take photos, gorgeous water and mountains basque in the wonderful desert backdrop.

Beautiful Scenery . Amazing how LOW.. SCARY !!! CLEAN FACILITIES. ALWAYS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TOO BE !!!

Heavily! We live in Moapa Valley and its just a pleasure to drive along the lake and take in the sites. We love to swim in the lake and go boating whenever possible. While the lake has receded there is still plenty of water left to enjoy. The levels have even improved with the last 2 winters rain and snow melt. Its absolutely beautiful! Some see for yourself!

Spot for the family, stay hydrated, superduper hot, bring popcorn to feed the fish, bring water shoes or sandals that are strapped to your feet, the Beach is real rocky, nothing like California sandy beaches but watch out for boulders under the water big enough for a child or adult to bust there head, besides that have fun and keep your 6Covid19 is real

The scenic views of lake mead were awesome! and the personal were very nice and helpful! Will be back again!

It was very nice, and the co was clean. It would be nicer if they had showers and night ground lights

This place is really awesome. We stopped by when we were traveling to San Francisco and we really liked this place. It was windy day and it was really cold around there.We got chance to see the beauty of the Pacific Ocean and we captured some pictures which were really good. I will highly recommend you to go there.

An incredible surprise ! Such an amazing sight in the middle of nowhere! Great place for water sports and nature lovers. Lots of beautiful red mountains as well. P.s. I blurred my friends in my photos to protect our privacy.

Always a great time at the lake. Beautiful Scenery!

If you are traveling to or from Vegas from the North, please take this hour long sideroute on Highway 167, its so worth it. You think Vegas is just this bare desert wasteland, but right next door is the most beautiful red rocks. Not Utah Beautiful, but certainly worth the drive. Yes, if you actually have a lot more time, do hit the Valley of Fire State Park. But just along the road is some really beautiful sights and picnic areas.

Life is better on the Lake!Calville Bay is so easy to launch!Lots of areas to swim and enjoy the water on a hot day!P.s. Please wear your life vests! Keep outdoor fun, fun!

Lake mead is a great get away, the lake is so large you can visit multiple times and be in a different spot every time!

Loved my walk on the Old Railway Trail. Didnt see any bats but really enjoyed the tunnels. Views are awesome, unfortunately I was short on time and did t make it all the way to the end. Will be back!

This hike is not for old people or kids. Necesitas llevar mucha agua y zapatillas hike, is really good for camping.

So much fun. Water was perfect. Weather was awesome. Kayaked for 2 days and we cant wait to go back again.We stayed two nights at the camp ground. Could use a little shade but even so we loved the look of the place. Spartan desert!Quick short trip over to explore hoover dam made for a very nice break from all the kayaking.I would not want to be here in July it August but in October it was wonderful.

May 2019 Rented ski boat for 4 hours at Katherines Landing. Good experience. Not sure if it was because it was a weekday but we pretty much had the lake to ourselves. Lots of available coves for lunch. Absolutely beautiful! Aerial pics from DJI Mavic.

Found a great cover, we packed it in we packed it out kids had a great time.

Amazing view, sightseeing is great! Many entrances were closed due Covid 19 but still manageable to see many things around!

Great trails and views. Theres is camping hiking, biking, boating. Its really one of those gems in Vegas. They have dinner cruises that take you around the entire lake. We did a hike next to the visitor center that wad striker friendly and the trail followed an old train path that went under mountain tunnels. The kids loved it!

This was at the rest stop past the casino you have to go back through Boulder to get to here but its totally worth it its a nice information center with very clean nice restrooms and they actually have a very expensive water filtration system that pumps out ice cold perfectly filtered water I imagine people come here to fill up their gallon containers I would if I lived nearby its at the perfect stop to overlook the lake and a great stop to gain information if youre passing through. Also to refill the water and use the restroom. Definitely would recommend stopping by and worth taking the back route to get to it.

Definitely a place to visit in the winter when its not so hot. Very pretty but for heavier individuals it is definitely a task!

Great place to camp! Well be back

This was the first time I had the opportunity to go to lake Mead National recreation area. I do want to thank Kealoha for picking me up and bringing me on this outing. Im glad he had the appropriate life preservers and we could kayak out there so we have the right equipment and we brought our own water to stay hydrated. Their outdoor restrooms were adequate for being National Park bathrooms. Of course, it helps I had reasonably low expectation of them being super clean.We got there right before the sun was going down so we also got to see some of the full Moon. I took a bunch of pictures being very careful not to drop my phone in the lake thank you thank you thank you God and the universe.Here are the highlights in pictures.

Absolutely beautiful. This was the last thing I was expecting to find on a trip to Vegas and it was exactly what I needed. We stopped at Sunset Overlook and spent over an hour exploring the lake and it’s surroundings. Getting from the parking lot to the lake (depending on how far out you go) is quite an experience and there’s a fair bit of climbing involved. Boulder Beach is nice as well and it’s much easier to access the lake because you can park very close to it. Also the Hoover Dam is really close so overall it was a great way to spend the morning.

When u say u want to go camping and pay 25 at the front gate then find out that u have to pay more to stay at one of the campsites they just need to make that more clear

Only four stars because I didn’t have a boat. What an amazing place to visit for boating. Am I just hating? I’m just saying that my experience was not five stars because I didn’t get to travel the waterways. Next time.

Beautiful scenery everywhere. From the lake, & the mountains, to the desert & the washes, its a great place to take pictures, camp, boat, wind down from a long week...Theres something there for everyone.

It is so beautiful out here. Especially this time of year.

Beautiful scenic views of lake mead and the mountains. Lots of trails for hiking and beach area for swimming.

Swimmin fun.. lake was beautiful and a perfect temp

Nice quiet place to park for my 30 minute break

Great 14 day area for permit holders like America the Beautiful national park pass. Truly shocking to look at the boat ramp that the water has receded miles away from. Would you sign a 30 year lease in Las Vegas? It would be foolish with no water.

Beautiful scenery everywhere. The water was clean, pretty and blue. Went on for miles and miles. Theres so much space out on the water you shouldnt have to worry abt crowding.

Were going out there again on Friday cant wait to take the boat out had so much fun last time.

Great place to relax and camp. Clean trails and interesting place. Thomas in park education is a great person. We came in group to learn about the outdoors, the environment, the animals at Lake Mead, and jobs. Would do again.

Wow, the trail leading to the Colorado River and the hot springs is pretty challenging. If youre not used to being flexible even slight rock climbing experience it may be difficult. Very fun, I hope people keep up with maintaining it clean. Youll have quite the experience.

Clear water surrounded by some of the most amazing views. Great areas to climb and jump from.

What a place this is in winter. The scenery is just breathtaking with all the snow. The roads are well maintained during the snow but alot of side roads and passes are completely shut. The snow is just too thick. You see people everywhere with snow mobiles and hiking. It was about -20 degrees Celsius when we hiked here.

Goldstrike Canyon in Nevada... is a challenge for someone like me. Hiked but one must rock scramble and rope down to reach Colorado River.Rock scrambling, which was new to me, is using all fours to maneuver through rocks, boulders along the trail. Roping is scaling down rocks or boulders. (Remember you must climb up on the return trip.) There are seven ropes.Read once back home, fatalities occur here at canyon. It is the reason this place is not advertised much.We loved hiking through the canyon. Its nothing we ever experienced. Hiking in, canyon walls seem to close in and swallow you up. Unbelievable unique rock formations at every turn!We made it to rope #2, then turned back. Glad we went as far as we did! Once at the car, within five minutes it began to rain.

Great place to spend the day if you decide to rent one of the pontoon boats and go out on the lake. There are also some great walks around the lake but the best ones are quite a way from the main road.

Love being at the lake! So much fun each time and beautiful scenery. Everyone should get the experience. It will not disappoint.

Beautiful lake and wonderful place to adventure and see places.

Great time renting an affordable pontoon boat($50 an hour) at the marina. Drove right up to Hoover dam in the water was very cool. Jumped off the boat for some swimming-make sure to always wear a life vest!!

This range is simply amazing! I’ve never seen any thing like it. I’m from northern Indiana and we don’t have anything like this here! Beautiful range, well groomed. They have everything from a long sniper range to crossbow and shotgun ranges. The yearly fee is very modest!

Such a beautiful, inspiring public space with lots of activities for everyone. There is a $25 fee for entrance which I feel is. Little expensive, but I do believe it is good for up to a week. I wish they had an cheaper option for a single day pass. But this did not negatively affect the time that we had there and I would definitely encourage anyone and everyone to visit.

Great place to take the family on a nice relaxing day on the boat especially if its super hot in Las Vegas this is the place to go even if you have to run about its worth every dime kind of a bucket list thing to do we took the family and had an amazing time Im definitely going back next time I hit up Las Vegas

Wonderful dispersed camping around Government Wash. Had a nice stay here for a week or so in early March and the weather was great! The pups loved swimming and chasing the ducks around the lakeshore and the drive was scenic to say the least!

There’s an RV park close by and if you stop in the view point will blow your mind ! Perfect spot for pictures ... go wild

Not a lot of social distancing in the more developed areas, but driving back a ways to the smaller coves was more reasonable. People were courteous & accommodating- even on the side roads which were narrow, rocky, and rutted. Park staff looked busy, but were very welcoming.

The new managers of Katherines Landing are doing a great job renewing the place. The beach near the store is coming back. Marina is being remodeled.

This place was awesome. I wasnt expecting all the rocks across the shore and the beginning of the water because it was my first time here but with some decent shoes this is really a beautiful place

Relaxation and fun in the sun, enjoy nature. Watch ducks dive for dinner, dock fish looking for crumbs gather in swarms. Majestic views, make certain to stop at the visitor center, they have a great deal of insight and information pertaining to the local experience.

Have never been to any natural attractions in Vegas. This is a beautiful little place and the drive was terrific.The national park pass works in this area and you can drive to Valley of Fire state park. You gotta pay for the state park though.

My husband took me here to get me out of the house after having a mild seizure Friday morning, and the ride was only 22 miles so I said lets go. On the way I thought the scene was kinda bland.But then I said, well its the desert, what did you think it was? Lol when got there I was amazed at how much it changed from 4 yrs ago when we got here. It was a stunning site. The water has really receded. But non the less it was very nice. When came upon a spot where the wishing spot was when I looked over there were thousands upon thousands coming gambling chips forgien and domestic. So of course we threw ours in and made our wishes, best time of my life in 3 yrs. Thank you, baby I needed this. It was very beautiful.

I love love going to Lake Mead but its so sad to see the trash people leave. I dont understand why people are so f~in lazy they cant pick up after themselves. Even the boaters who can get out to remote beaches leave there trash.....WHY? Thank you for the ones who do...shame on u who dont. Come on people its so easy, theres trash cans EVERYWHERE!!!!

This massive recreation area covers a wide variety of desert landscapes over a ton of shoreline including Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and the Colorado River. A sizable variety of experiences. Includes the architectural marvel of the Hoover Dam, a number of great recreational spots, wildlife, rock art, pioneer history, and so much more.

Always a great place to go. Go early!! Lots of crowds in the afternoon. Dont forget to visit the marina

Amazing experience!! I suggest going on a motorcycle way more scenic!!

You really gotta see this place! The veiws are spectacular to say the least. While the drive is s little slower than the interstate the Valley of Fire is magnificent and well worth the extra travel time. The are a lot of places to stop for pictures and such. There are also a great number of picnic spots. All in all a really great experience.

Great place to take Joey, our Lab, for a swim and walk. Bike at good...enjoyable day trip.@armadillotails

Lovely place for spending a romantic evening and a light trail to enjoy some natural beauty including viewing a few Big Horn Mountain Goats.

Well worth the drive. An awesome feat of engineering and human endurance.

Dispersed camping with breathtaking views. Also has a boat ramp.