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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Lake Mead National Recreation Area straddles the border between Nevada and Arizona. Lake Mead is held behind the Hoover Dam, which offers daily tours. Activites on Lake Mead center around the water, primarily boating and fishing.
Hoover Dam
Story of the dam, tours and directions from Las Vegas.
Lake Mead Cruises
Paddlewheeler and catamaran cruises on Lake Mead.
Lake Mead Geology
A detailed overview of the area's geologic history, from the U. S. Geological Survey.
Lake Mead Fishing
Includes information about the kind of fish you can catch in Lake Mead, hints for where to find the best places to catch fish, and fishing laws.
Lake Mead Guide
Lake Mead information includes lodging, weather and river reports.
Lake Mead Maps
Downloadable Lake Mead maps include the lake, back country, boater maps, and campgrounds.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Park Service site for Lake Mead.

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