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Fees:
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a fee area. Contrary to what
it might feel like as you pay to enter the park, the fees don't even
begin to cover the costs associated with running a park the size of
LMNRA. Additionally, since it is a recreation area, it requires the
safety resources of a small town (police, fire, ambulance). Be nice
to the fee people at the gate. They are just doing their job. |
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Lake
Mead Weather: Generally summers are
hot and dry and winters are chilly to mild with occasional cold spells.
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Lake
Mead News: The official archive of all
news releases that come out of the Lake Mead Public Affairs Officer's
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Activities |
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Swimming:
There may be plenty of places to swim but there are no official swim
beaches in the park. Beaches consist of gravel and occasional murky
silt build up that many people mistake for pollution. Boulder
Beach is always a good bet for swimming. No lifeguards. |
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Boating:
Here is where Lake Mead really shines. Boating conditions are great
with many, many coves and nooks and crannies to explore. Lowering
lake levels have caused some changes in boat ramp locations and conditions.
Launch Ramp
Updates and low water information. More boating information
can be found on the Boating
and Water Sports page. |
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Other
Water Sports: Waterski, SCUBA,
PWC, |
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Activities |
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Houseboats:
rentals for houseboats fill up months in advance. Plan ahead of time!
For a list of businesses that rent houseboats for use on Lake Mead
go to Marinas
& Boat Rentals. |
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Camping:
Camping conditions are in desert camp grounds with trees and shrubs
providing shade and privacy. RV camping available in select spots.
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