America’s first national recreation area, Lake Mead spans 1.5 million acres and includes two lakes, plenty of hiking, slot canyons, and nine wilderness areas. 

Lake Mead National Recreational Area is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

The Visitor’s Center

Enjoy the Alan Bible Visitor Center, located along Lakeshore Drive, near the Boulder Beach entrance. Open 7 days a week from 9am – 430pm. Don’t forget to ask for your Junior Ranger booklet. 

Park and Hiking Maps

Lake Mead Entrance Fees

Daily entrance is $25 per vehicle or $15 per person. An annual park pass is $45. 

4th grade students get a FREE National Parks Pass with the Every Kids Outdoors program. 

Lake Mead Fee-Free Entrance Days for 2024

Monday, January 15 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Saturday, April 20 — First Day of National Park Week

Wednesday, June 19 — Juneteenth

Sunday, August 4 — The Great American Outdoors Act

Saturday, September 28 — National Public Lands Day

Monday, November 11 — Veterans Day