Lake Mead Visitor Center
Lake Mead Visitor Center
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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rdsm77
Tucson, AZ393 contributions
Jun 2022
Not much to see at Lake Mead anymore with the water so low. Visitor Center was much like any other NPS location. Friendly staff and a nice gift shop. No oversize shirts because NPS thinks large people don't go outside.
Written 29 June 2022
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Henry A
Hays, KS650 contributions
Oct 2022
We stopped in for information and Jeff took the time to answer all of my questions. His helpful answers and suggestions made our time more productive and enjoyable.
We got the maps we needed, information on how to see Hoover Dam, and even information about fishing and bird watching.
I would suggest that anyone in the area for the first time take a few minutes to stop in.
We got the maps we needed, information on how to see Hoover Dam, and even information about fishing and bird watching.
I would suggest that anyone in the area for the first time take a few minutes to stop in.
Written 4 October 2022
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Asiantraveler53
Chelsea, MI316 contributions
May 2019 • Family
A very nice visitor center. You can see the lake from here. There are shirts and books and candy, and bathrooms.
Written 13 June 2019
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domeehoo
Charlotte, NC159 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Our son enjoyed seeing the taxidermied roadrunner and being able to pick up the horns of a big horn sheep. He was able to get a junior ranger badge and talk with ranger Lynn, who was very kind. She told him they have a roadrunner that hangs around which set our son on a mission around their cute trail to locate Chuck. Bathrooms were clean and stocked. They had some little plastic animals next to the register for 59 cents making great souvenirs for our son's friends. I would have given it a 5 except for a blonde, shoulder length haired woman wearing common clothing (not a ranger) behind the counter that laughed and mocked my 8 year old son's question about how much water the damn holds back. She led us to a book then returned to the man in uniform behind the counter mocking my son like that was an absurd question. 10 trillion gallons by the way...
Written 29 April 2019
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Vacation826339
13 contributions
Oct 2020
Some people like to just wing it but I've noticed that you can miss a lot of hidden stuff when you do that. So, be sure to stop in and check our the displays, gift shop and maps
Written 31 October 2020
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Suzanne
Washington Township, NJ183 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
The ranger at the visitor’s center was pleasant. The Historic Railroad Trail right behind the center is perfect for a walk with great views of Lake Mead — and a great chance to dog watch as many pups walk along with their owners, too.
Written 23 February 2020
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Dan S
Las Vegas, NV308 contributions
Jan 2020
The ranger on duty seemed to be less than excited about being here but was helpful with information - especially about the nearby railroad tunnel hike
Written 29 January 2020
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Anonymous855
Trabuco Canyon, California1,800 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We are national park enthusiasts and this visitor center was less than impressive but then so is the recreation area unless you're boating.
Written 31 July 2019
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Joanne H
Bingley, UK1,165 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We stopped here after visiting the Hoover Dam, it is close to Lake Mead which is what the Hoover Dam holds back. You can clearly see how low the lake has got, this is due to Las Vegas and surrounding areas growing faster and using the water quicker than expected.
The center itself has a film about the area, souvenirs and friendly staff who are more than willing to answer your questions or recommend things
The seating area outside is a nice place to sit and soak in the sun, it was quiet while we were there so it was a nice peaceful place to visit
Worth stopping off at
The center itself has a film about the area, souvenirs and friendly staff who are more than willing to answer your questions or recommend things
The seating area outside is a nice place to sit and soak in the sun, it was quiet while we were there so it was a nice peaceful place to visit
Worth stopping off at
Written 4 January 2019
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MsLiz
Yerington, NV1,202 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Took the daughter and hit the gift shop too! Then drove around the lake. So sad to see it so low it’s almost at critical now. The sites it has left is breathtaking.
Go now while there is still water. Learn about the lake.
We are booking camping sites as we speak for next fall. It’s beautiful here.
Ps. Great gift shop, too
Go now while there is still water. Learn about the lake.
We are booking camping sites as we speak for next fall. It’s beautiful here.
Ps. Great gift shop, too
Written 22 October 2018
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Are the cacti blooming in your garden? We will be visiting the week of March 26!
Written 20 March 2017
We were there on Friday ad it was just beginning...your timing should be perfect!
Written 20 March 2017
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