Lake Mead

NV · AZ

Desert national recreation area behind Hoover Dam.

36.150°N 114.400°W1,081 ft
BoatingCampingFishingRVSwimming
Lake level1,037.2ftBureau of Reclamation · steady · history
Today82°FSunny · low 71°F
Wind3 mphN · NWS

Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Rent a boat on Lake MeadPontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Lake MeadLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp

Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Guides for Lake MeadBoat rentals →Camping →Water level →
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Quick facts

Type
Lake
State
Nevada / Arizona
Elevation
1,081 ft
Boat ramps
None listed
Campgrounds
None listed
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramps and marinasNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Boat rentals

Rent a boat for Lake Mead

Pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats from local owners, with or without a captain.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

CampgroundsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Lake Mead

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

TrailheadsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Gas and fuel docks

  • Sinclair
    9.1 mi

Ranger stations

  • Temple Bar Ranger Station
    9.2 mi
  • Willow Beach Ranger Station
    24.3 mi

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

Trip planner

Build your weekend

Saturday72°FSunnyWind 5 to 10 mph N
Sunday73°FSunnyWind 5 mph N

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

How many days
Who's coming
Main thing

Packing list

Don't forget

Good to know

Lake Mead FAQ

Can you rent a boat on Lake Mead?

Yes. Boat rentals for Lake Mead can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends.

What is the water level of Lake Mead today?

On 2026-10-19, Lake Mead was at 1,037.18 feet, 191.8 feet below full pool. That's down 0.47 feet from a week earlier. Source: Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily.

Is there gas near Lake Mead?

The closest listed fuel is Sinclair, about 9.1 miles from the water.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

Lake Mohave53 mi · 638.92 ftLake Havasu116 mi · 448.19 ftColorado at Lees Ferry164 mi · 7,840 cfsLake Powell170 mi · 3,520.71 ft

Sources: USGS 3DHP, Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.