Description

Nevada, Las Vegas Bay Campground Lake Mead NRA

Directions:

From downtown Boulder City take Highway 93 towards Hoover Dam.  After a few miles, take the left onto Lakeshore Road.  Take Lakeshore Road north for approximately 6 miles.  The campground entrance road will be on the right side. 

The Campbase map is accurate for the location of the campground. 

Comment

Las Vegas Bay Campground Lake Mead NRA is open all year with 86 RV and tent camp spots.  Showers and RV hookups are not available in the campground.  All camp spots are back-in.  There is a dump station and RV water available at the campground.  All camp spots are dry without hookups.  Most camp spots are a good size for RV's.  Big rigs up to 35 feet can be accommodated, some spots may be larger.  The campground is located on the Las Vegas Wash leading to Lake Mead.  Approximately half of the camp spots have a view of the wash.  The campground is located in a remote area without services nearby.  Bring everything you need with you including Ice and firewood.  The closest services are in the town of Henderson approximately 10 miles away.  Many spots have shade trees but not all.  

Local Recreation:

There are so many things to do in the Lake Mead's National Recreation Area that it's actually to much to mention here.  But, a few fun things are:

Hoover Dam.  There is a Dam tour and an information center for visitors with some souvenirs to purchase.  

Bike ride or hike the paved River Mountains Loop Trail.  It's a circular 35 mile trail that loops through the recreation area passing through Boulder Beach.  It's a good one, make sure you bring the bike.  It's accessible from the Boulder Beach Campground or the Alan Bible Visitors Center.  

Most marinas in the recreation area on Lake Mead have boat rentals.  Fishing boats and jet skis are usually available.  Fishing boats rent for approximately $40 per hour and are a great way to get out onto the lake.  

There is casino gaming near the recreation area in Boulder City and Las Vegas.  Closer to the park is the Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino.  It's located just a mile outside the Boulder Beach entrance.  The casino also has a helicopter landing pad with tours of the Grand Canyon available.

The Mike O'Callaghan and Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge is located at Hoover Dam. It's a new bridge where pedestrians can walk out on the bridge for great views of Hoover Dam.  Best of all it's free.  There is a long set of stairs up to the bridge that may be strenuous for some.  Please see our PHOTOS tab for pictures.