Lake Mead National Recreation Area Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
protected area in Clark County, Nevada and Mohave County, Arizona in the United States
About Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Mead NRA contains two large lakes, Lakes Mead and Lake Mohave, which are reservoirs created by theHooverand Davis Dams. About 96 percent of the water in Lake Mead is from melted snow that fell inColorado,Utah,New MexicoandWyoming. Lake Mead extends for 110 miles behind the Hoover Dam (completed in 1936), while Lake Mohave extends for 67 miles behind the Davis Dam (completed in 1951). One of the many aspects of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area that continually draws visitors is its good weather. Many people come just to relax in the land of the sun. Refugees from states hit hard by winter's icy clutch often flee to this area to spend a mild winter. Sunbathers and water skiers spend summers here to toast in the110°F (43°C)plus temperatures. The area generally has less than five i
Top Attractions in Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Explore the best things to see and do in Lake Mead National Recreation Area:
- ★Desert Adventures
- ★Lost City Museum
- ★Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: