Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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Lake Mead Headquarters Information Kiosk

Address: 601 Nevada Way, Boulder City, NV 89005

Lake Mead, created when Hoover Dam plugged the Colorado River in 1935, was America's first national recreation area and its largest reservoir; receding waters now reveal drowned desert canyons and even a B-29 crash site.

Swim and boat from the beaches, tour Hoover Dam, and drive the scenic lakeshore roads. For a challenge, kayak the emerald Black Canyon below the dam or hike to the Arizona Hot Springs.

Coordinates: 35.97635, -114.83846

Lake Mead Visitor Center

Address: 10 Lakeshore Road, Boulder City, NV 89005

Lake Mead, created when Hoover Dam plugged the Colorado River in 1935, was America's first national recreation area and its largest reservoir; receding waters now reveal drowned desert canyons and even a B-29 crash site.

Swim and boat from the beaches, tour Hoover Dam, and drive the scenic lakeshore roads. For a challenge, kayak the emerald Black Canyon below the dam or hike to the Arizona Hot Springs.

Coordinates: 36.01005, -114.79678

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