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§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
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 Beach, Katherine Landing and Cottonwood Cove.
Weather Notes
Spring (April, May and June): Daytime highs 80 °F to 98 °F. Nighttime lows 50 °F to 66 °F Summer* (July, August and September): Daytime highs 89 °F to 103 °F (It can get up to 117 °F.) Fall (October, November and December): Daytime highs 59 °F to 83 °F. Nighttime lows 32 °F to 50 °F. Winter (January, February and March) Daytime highs 57 °F to 69 °F. Nighttime lows 30 °F to 40 °F. *Summer can be a dangerous time due to excessive heat. Some trails are closed for public safety.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Admits a private non-commercial vehicle for 1-7 days.
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
Admits a single individual walking/bicycling for 1-7 days.
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups
Admits vehicles at the per person rate for groups using vehicles for 12 or more people. The $15 cost is per person ages 16+, not to exceed the flat rate paid commercial tours for same type of vehicle.
Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
Admits education/academic groups as long as a fee waiver form is filled out and approved.
Commercial Entrance - Sedan
Admits a sedan of 1-6 people.
Commercial Entrance - Van
Admits a van of 7-16 persons.
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
Admits a mini-bus of 16-25 persons.
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
Admits a motor coach of 26+ persons.
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
Today
113°F
Sunny
14 mph SW
Mon
112°F
Sunny
8 to 15 mph SSW
Tue
111°F
Sunny
9 to 13 mph SSW
Wed
109°F
Sunny
13 mph SSW
Thu
108°F
Sunny
9 mph SSW
Fri
109°F
Sunny
8 mph SSW
Sat
110°F
Sunny
8 mph SSW
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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