Lake Mead

[forjar]

I was wondering if anyone has any good recommendations for some campgrounds located at Lake Mead.

I am heading out to Vegas this weekend for another party, but wanted to check-out some campgrounds around the lake for future trips.

Any recommendations?

[TeamAllen]

Here are a couple of websites to try out. The water level is low and some of the campsites are probably pretty far from the water's edge. There is a hotel/casino very close to the dam called the Hacienda (800-245-6380) that is affordable.
Good Luck!http://www.nps.gov/lame/pphtml/camping.html http://www.riverlakes.com/boulder_beach_campground.htm

[joe8395]

I'm planning to head out to Vegas May 5th - 8th to catch the supercross finals and do some boarding @ Mead.

Is the lake still really low?
Any tips on places to avoid?
What's the best place to get some calm water out there?

[TeamAllen]

I don't know of any specific place(s) to avoid. The water will be low I'm sure. It will also be a lillte chilly in May. The place we have the most success is a place called The Wall. It is near the Hoover Dam and blocks the wind. It is long enough for a good run. You will find most tournament boats hanging out in this area. I will try and attach a photo where the wall is located. I labelled The Wall in the bottom right of the picture. You can launch at Lake Mead Marina or Calville Bay. There is a launch ramp called Hemminway that we used to launch at. It is so shallow you would need a large lifted truck to launch your boat.

[talltigeguy]

I might dispute that its a little chilly in May. The air temperature is often in the 90's during the day in May. The water will still be warming up, but I suspect you'll be pretty comfortable. Two years ago, I went to Lake Mead on December 14 and the water temp was 60 degrees. It will get a little cooler than that, but Lake Mead never gets super cold.

With the recent floods in Southern Utah, Mead went up almost 7 feet in one week! It's still very low, but that Lake is so huge it's still very usable as long as you can launch.

[joe8395]

Cool thanks guys that helps...I've just got a stock Chevy Tahoe, I know I'm not as cool as all the other guys in this area with a lifted F-350 but hey at least I can make it from my house to Parker, AZ towing the boat on one tank of gas.

Thanks again.

[KenBeck]

Since the water is down, Black Island connects to the shore. Stay on the west (left on the map) side. Even with 3-4 ft waves everywhere else you'll get good water there. Less boat wake than over by The Wall. Launch from Lake Mead Marina, Las Vegas Bay isn't there anymore