National Recreation Area · Nevada, United States
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in Nevada, United States, covering 1,495,856 acres (605,352 ha), established in 1936.
National Recreation Area · Nevada, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Nevada, United States |
| Area | 1,495,856 acres (605,352 ha) |
| Established | 1936 |
| Coordinates | 36.0097° N, 114.7967° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a U.S. national recreation area in Southeastern Nevada and Northwestern Arizona. Operated by the National Park Service, Lake Mead NRA follows the Colorado River corridor from the westernmost boundary of Grand Canyon National Park to just north of the cities of Laughlin, Nevada and Bullhead City, Arizona. It includes all of the eponymous Lake Mead as well as the smaller Lake Mohave – reservoirs on the river created by Hoover Dam and Davis Dam, respectively – and the surrounding desert terrain and wilderness. Formation of Lake Mead began in 1935, less than a year before Hoover Dam was completed.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) · Las Vegas, United States · 20.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Mead National Recreation Area?
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is in Nevada, United States (36.0097° N, 114.7967° W).
When was Lake Mead National Recreation Area established?
Lake Mead National Recreation Area was established in 1936, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lake Mead National Recreation Area?
Lake Mead National Recreation Area covers 1,495,856 acres (605,352 ha).
Does Lake Mead National Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Lake Mead National Recreation Area has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Mead_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/lake/ — Official park page.