The largest alpine lake in north america, lake tahoe is a cobalt blue lake atop the sierra nevada mountain range. Now the rivers supply water to the wma, but lake mead waters lie far to the south. This permit is issued to a senior citizen who is 65 years of age or older. Boating season reopens at lake mead richard harris personal. The daytime high temperatures range from 92107 degrees, while nighttime low air temperatures range 6778 degrees. Unlimited access to aqua park, kayaks, paddleboards, and water bikes. Military personnel can obtain a free annual pass in person at a federal recreation site by showing a common access card cac or military id. Lake mead national recreation area nevada 2020 all you. The pass offers an opportunity to explore the park yearround. May 19, 2016 lake mead declines to lowest level in history.
The 10 best lake mead national recreation area tours. Lake mead is a lake reservoir located in the states of arizona and las vegas, not too far southeast of las vegas, nevada pictured in the background. Lake mead national recreation area national park service. Social distancing rules are being enforced by park rangers. From midmay 2011 to january 22, 2012, lake meads water elevation increased from 1,095. Visitors have access to the lake from public boat landings. As the race takes place on a lake, there are no strong waves is this race. The nations largest reservoir has broken a record, declining to the lowest level since it was filled in the 1930s. Lake mead open to passholders since may 2nd if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
There are lots of hidden coves and trails to explore around the lake and on the river below. We will also need to take a picture of you for our internal system. Lake mead has a maximum surface area of 247 square miles 640 km. Highland lake colorado, 16983 county road 5, mead, co 2020. Both water and land lovers will find things to do and places to visit across this 1. Nevada ktnv lake mead national recreation area is increasing recreational access for pass holders. Location map of lake mead national recreation area. Ingame, lake mead is connected to the great salt lake near. Sand harbor lake tahoe nevada state park state parks. The national park service said it is working servicewide with federal, state, and local. Pass is valid at lake mead national recreation area for entrance fee only. Mead lake is a 310 acre lake located in clark county. Dangerous conditions do not try to around the blockade. Pass hoover dam and lake mead as you drive to the ranch.
Lake mead the shrinking lake lake mead at historic lows. Hiking trails, boating, camping, hot springs, and sightseeing. This area of the mojave desert was known for its wide expanses of flat land interspersed with rocky canyons. We will give you your membership keycard, use this keycard to check in every time you come to the lake. Lake mead national recreation area for yearround outdoor adventure, the lake mead national recreation area in southern nevada cant be beaten. Las vegas bay campground has 86 campsites on the western side of lake mead national recreation area, with spaces for tent and rv camping. Night crawlers and powerbait will bring in the trout. Update on the road closure the lake will only be accessible by coming on road 36 look at the map i posted. Fishing for striped and largemouth bass is good throughout lake mead with crappie, blue gill, green sunfish, and catfish being more prevalent in the upper overton arm of the lake.
Launch ramps are located in the kaweah, lemon hill and slick rock recreation areas. As with other reopenings following the covid19 crisis, lake mead is opening slowly and in phases. Lake mead nra to increase access for pass holders news. Fish include musky, panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and walleye. Dumont dunes passes 20192020 season passes are available through participating vendors and the blm. The lake kaweah m arina at lemon hill offers boating and camping supplies, fishing tackle, a snack bar, boat rentals and fuel. Lake mead national recreation area travel guide at wikivoyage.
Lake mead national recreation area requires an entrance fee. Lake mead is the name of a powerboat race in the crew 2 that takes place entirely within the lake reservoir of lake mead, nevada. Saturday, the following park entrance stations in nevada. The permit provides the holder unlimited entrance to all parks and use of camping and boat launch facilities in the parks for 12 months after the date the permit for senior citizens is issued. Entrance passes can be purchased at the entrance stations. May 03, 2020 lake mead open to season pass holders. For those still searching for a holiday gift, lake mead national recreation area 2014 annual vehicle and vessel passes are now on sale. Anglers have been catching stocked tigers and rainbows ranging from 9 to11 inches.
Per person fees are only charged for certain commercial or group entry or cases in which a person is not in a motorized vehicle walking, biking, etc. Electric boat season pass lake las vegas water sports. You may also purchase passes by printing out a mailin form entrance station locations are. Grapevine canyon, lake mead national recreation area. On its eastern shores, gently sloping beaches, crystalclear water and interesting rock formations allow for wonderfully sublime swimming, kayaking and scuba. May 2, the following park entrance stations in nevada will be open to annual pass holders. The lake offers a variety of opportunities for waterskiing, sailing, and pleasure boating.
Please refer any questions to the fee management office at 7022938906 or mail inquires to lake mead national recreation area, atten. Lake mead national recreation area has entrance and lake use fees. Birding around las vegas, overton wildlife management area. Trailhead grapevine canyon has two main enclosed sections, separated by one mile of flat, open land, across which runs the access route, the unpaved christmas tree pass road, which begins 2 miles south at an intersection with nv163, the laughlin highway. See the hoover dam from the waters of lake mead or lake mohave, or find solitude in. Annual pass holders only, may use the lake for boating and recreational venues in the first phase. Lake mead day trip from las vegas points of interest. Admits the pass holder and occupants of a single, private noncommercial vehicle or pass holder and three persons 16 and older where per person entrance fees are charged. Lake mead national recreation area is increasing recreational access for pass holders. Lake mead is named after elwood mead who helped establishing the lake. The summer season of june, july, august, and september is the peak season and hottest in the lake mead national recreation area. Historically, the reservoir has provided more than 90 percent of las vegas drinking water. Fee management, 601 nevada highway, boulder city, nv 89005.
Lake mead national recreation area annual park entrance pass. Lake mead has become famous for its striped bass with an occasional catch weighing in at over 40 pounds. Annual pass holders will have more access to lake mead national recreational area starting saturday, park officials announced friday, rolling out a phased increase to reopen the park after weeks. With striking landscapes and brilliant blue waters, this yearround playground spreads across 1. If you told your friends that you spent the day at the beach gazing at tealblue waters in. That all changed in 1936 when the hoover dam opened. In june 2010, the lake was at 39% of its capacity, and on november 30, 2010, it reached 1,081. Boulder beach, lake mead boulevard, lake mead parkway, cottonwood cove, temple bar, northshore road, willow beach, katherine landing. Las vegas bay campground is situated on a cliff above the lake, and does not have direct access to the lake like nearby boulder beach campground. Po box 7921 madison, wisconsin 537077921 call 18889367463 tty access via relay 711 from 7 a. Recreation, although a byproduct of hoover dams reservoir, constitutes a major use of lake mead and the lands surrounding it. You may also purchase passes by printing out a mailin form.
Road 5 coming around the dike will be closed for quite some time due to the breach of the dike and washout under the road. Saturday, the following park entrance stations in nevada became open to annual pass holders. Dec 02, 2019 dumont dunes passes 20192020 season passes are available through participating vendors and the blm. We need you to come into the office located at 20 costa di lago, henderson nv 89011 during our operational season marchoctober when you arrive we will need a waiver from you. Lake mead charges entry fees per vehicle, so if there is a pass present in the private vehicle, that pass can be used for the whole vehicle entrance fee. Visitors are backed up at a lake mead national recreation area access point which is now open to annual pass holders only during the novel coronavirus pandemic on saturday, may 2, 2020 in las vegas. Ingame, lake mead is connected to the great salt lake. Passes can be purchased at the entrance stations or online. These passes are valid at all national parks including lake mead national recreation area. The dam transformed a part of the flowing colorado river into america. The nevada department of wildlife planted 5000 tiger trout and more than 4000 rainbow trout over the last week. Archaeologists say the land beneath lake mead was occupied by american indians about 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. Lake meads echo bay boat launch best option close to las vegas.
The race starts out at the marina of lake mead and ends near the hoover dam. Lake mead water temperatures range from 7688 degrees. Apr 05, 2020 there are lots of hidden coves and trails to explore around the lake and on the river below. From midmay 2011 to january 22, 2012, lake mead s water elevation increased from 1,095. Ride in an oldfashioned wagon to the helicopter and take a 20minute helicopter tour of the grand canyon. Lake mead in nevada is suffering from a historic drought along with the rest of the western united states. Lake mead is one of americas most popular recreation areas, with a 12month season that attracts more than 9 million visitors each year for swimming, boating, skiing, fishing and other outdoor pursuits. Yesterday, as a 40 year resident, i took the high road. National park service changes entrance fees lake mead. The boat ramp at sand harbor will close for the season oct.
Lake mead is the 16th largest manmade lake in the world, one of the largest manmade lakes in the western hemisphere and home to many fun recreational activities. The overton wildlife management area wma is located in the historic lake mead delta region where the muddy and virgin rivers once flowed into the lake. The information you will enter will remain private. Swim, boat, hike, cycle, camp and fish at americas first and largest national recreation area. Lake mead national recreation area increases access to. This is a secure service provided by united states department of the treasury. Throughout the event, there are some rocky islands that players may want to avoid. Use this form to pay for annual park passes at lake mead nra. Not valid for camping, tours, special recreation permits, concessions, etc. Return for a westernstyle barbecue accompanied by cowboys sharing tales of ranch life and local native american history. Lake mohave, behind davis dam, is part of the lake mead national recreation area administered by the national park service.