Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Visit Black Canyon Water Trail for rafting or kayaking
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.
Map showing location of park.
National Park Service Removes Long-Term Encampments at Government Wash and Reopens Area Following Major Restoration Work
Lake Mead National Recreation Area will reopen Government Wash at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, after completing a significant operation to remove long-term encampments and restore safety, environmental stability, and public access to Lake Mead.
Willow Beach Marina
Willow Beach Road Repaving Project to Begin January 2026
Lake Mead National Recreation Area will begin a significant road improvement project on Willow Beach Road on January 5, 2026, with construction anticipated to conclude by mid-March 2026.
Solicitation of a Concession Business Opportunity to Operate Guided Water Tours, Food & Beverage, and Retail Services within Lake Mead National Recreation Area
The National Park Service has released on November 18, 2025, a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a new ten (10) year concession contract to operate Guided Water Tours, Food & Beverage, and Retail Services in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Attachments and additional information at the link provided.
sun rising on Black Canyon
Photo by NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir
picnic area at Redstone
Photo by NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir
power boaters on Lake Mead
Photo by NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir
people on a tour operated craft exploring the lake.
Photo by NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir
A group of bighorn sheep overlooking Lake Mead.
Photo by NPS Photo/Andrew Cattoir