Lake Mead
Lake Mead is a popular escape from the desert heat in the Las Vegas area, and along with Lake Mojave makes up the most visited part of the 1.5-million-acre Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Nearby Parks Around Lake Mead
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lake Mead
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Mead is a popular escape from the desert heat in the Las Vegas area, and along with Lake Mojave makes up the most visited part of the 1.5-million-acre Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
51.6 mi away
Hualapai Skywalk
Skybridge reaches out 70 feet beyond the canyon.
53.4 mi away
Castle Mountain National Monument
Established in February 2016, Castle Mountains National Monument is 21,000 acres of desert and mountains -- an isolated land accessible only by dirt roads.
69.3 mi away
Cima Dome
This volcanic field in the middle of the Mojave National Preserve consists of 40 volcanic cones and 60 lava flows, creating and black and red landscape of rocky volcanic material.
72.6 mi away
Pahrump, Nevada
Pahrump, Nevada is the closest big town to Death Valley National Park for visitors heading to the park from Las Vegas.
76.9 mi away
Wild Horse Canyon Scenic Backcountry Byway
If you are visiting the East Mojave National Scenic Area, then you will want to take part of your day to explore this backcountry byway.
