Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Visitors come here for scenic drives, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and much more.
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $25 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25Entrance - Motorcycle: $20Entrance - Per Person: $15Entrance - Non-commercial Groups: $15Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25
- HoursLake Mead National Recreation Area is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please note that while the majority of the park is accessible at all hours, our Visitor Center operates on a specific schedule. Be sure to plan yo
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- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 7022938990 · LAKE_information@nps.gov
By car you can drive to one of the park's many entrances. The six main entrances to Lake Mead are as follows: Northshore, Lake Mead Boulevard, Lake Mead Parkway, and Boulder, Temple Bar, and Meadview. For the southern sections of the park, near Lake Mohave, there are entrance stations at Willow Beac
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Lake Mead National Recreation Area — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Lake Mead National Recreation Area?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Can you fish at Lake Mead National Recreation Area?
Yes — fishing is one of the listed activities here. You’ll need a valid state fishing license.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Can you camp at Lake Mead National Recreation Area?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Arizona Hot Spring-Hot Spring Canyon, Arizona Hot Spring-White Rock Canyon, Arizona Hot Spring, Liberty Bell Arch, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Is there winter recreation?
Yes — snow and winter activities are available seasonally. Check conditions and closures before you head out.
Nearby sites
Stan Shebs / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Mount Wilson Wilderness
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz) / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation Hoover Dam
CheckReclamation honors the pass at only a handful of sites — confirm before you rely on it here.