sun rising on Black Canyon

National Recreation Area · AZ, NV

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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.

Entrance fees

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle

    Admits a private non-commercial vehicle for 1-7 days.

    $25.00

  • Entrance - Motorcycle

    Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

    $20.00

  • Entrance - Per Person

    Admits a single individual walking/bicycling for 1-7 days.

    $15.00

  • 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.

    $15.00

  • Entrance - Education/Academic Groups

    Admits education/academic groups as long as a fee waiver form is filled out and approved.

    $0.00

  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan

    Admits a sedan of 1-6 people.

    $25.00

  • Commercial Entrance - Van

    Admits a van of 7-16 persons.

    $50.00

  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

    Admits a mini-bus of 16-25 persons.

    $60.00

  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

    Admits a motor coach of 26+ persons.

    $150.00

Operating hours

All Park Hours

Lake 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 your visit accordingly, as the Visitor Center is open during designated hours to provide you with valuable information, maps, and assistance from our knowledgeable staff.

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