LAKE MEAD RV VILLAGE, LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, NV
Boulder City, Nevada
📅 Date visited: 4/5/2025
⏰ Check-in / Check-out Times: Site check-in is 12:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 p.m.
📍 Address/Grid Coord: 268 Lakeshore Rd #2, Boulder City, NV 89005
🌐 Website/Social Media Link: https://lakemeadmohaveadventures.com/lake-mead-rv-village/ and https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/lake-mead-campgrounds.htm
📞 Phone: 702-293-2540
💲 Pricing Details/Discounts: We stayed at a 30/50 AMP FHU lake view site and paid an average of $70.00 per night. (*not including tax & fees)
🅿️ Site Used: 1
⌚ Length of Stay: 7 days
☝️ Max Length of Stay Permitted: Daily and Weekly (lakeview). Monthly (non-lakeview, max 6-month).
🚘 Vehicle and Rig Specs: Ford F-350, DRW - Cedar Creek 375BHO, Length: 43’ Height: 13’ 6”, 50amp service.
👨👩👧👧 Family Demographics: 2 Adults, 2 Kids (Under 10)
🐶 Pets: We don’t have any, but they are allowed as long as they are leashed.
📱 Cell Service Used: T-Mobile 5G, average performance in the campground. Intermittent throughout the rest of the park.
📶 Other Cell Service Quality: All providers showed similar coverage.
Source: CoverageMap LLC.
💻 Internet Service Used: T-Mobile 5G and Starlink
🛰️ Starlink Accessibility: Our NE access was clear.
Source: Starlink App Speed test and Obstruction Reports
📡 Campground WiFi Quality: Average tp below average performance.
🛀 Facilities: Office, Comfort Station/Laundry and Dumpsters.
🏊🏻♂️ Amenities: Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
🔢 Total Number of Sites and General Condition: ~54 Sites.
⛺ Tent Camping Permitted: No, campgrounds within the Nation Recreation Area offer tent camping.
♿ Handicap Accessibility: Yes
🔌💧🚽 Electric, Water & Sewer details: Yes, 20/30/50 AMP FHU throughout.
👋🏻 Assigned sites or FCFS: Assigned by park.
👀 Site selection/location assistance: The office provided a map and directions to the site upon check-in.
🔒 Gated Access: Campground is located inside the National Recreation Area.
🚧 Road Condition: Good; easy access both in and out.
⛽ Gas: Hoover Dam Gas (3 miles).
🛒 Grocery: Albertson’s (6 miles).
🚩 Area Attractions / Amenities:
River Mountains Loop Trail (0.2 miles) – Access this paved biking and walking trail right from the RV Village for safe, scenic recreation.
Boulder Beach (1.5 miles) – Family-friendly beach area for swimming, skipping stones, or simply soaking in the sunshine by the lake.
Lake Mead Marina (2 miles) – Rent kayaks, paddleboards, or feed the carp at the dock—a fun stop for families with kids.
Lake Mead Cruises (2 miles) – Relax on a scenic paddlewheel boat tour offering narrated history and incredible views of the lake and surrounding desert.
Alan Bible Visitor Center (3 miles) – Start here for park maps, junior ranger activities, desert wildlife displays, and helpful rangers.
Historic Railroad Trail (3 miles) – Easy, stroller-friendly trail through old railway tunnels with views of Lake Mead—perfect for hiking and biking.
Hemenway Park (4 miles) – Spot bighorn sheep and enjoy a picnic, playground, and open fields with mountain views in Boulder City.
Hoover Dam (5 miles) – Explore this engineering marvel with guided tours, museum exhibits, and panoramic views of the Colorado River.
Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum (5 miles) – Engaging exhibits tell the story of the town and the building of Hoover Dam—great for curious kids.
Nevada Southern Railway Museum (6 miles) – Ride a historic train and explore locomotives and railway cars—always a hit with kids!
✏️ General Feedback / Review: Our stay at Lake Mead RV Village in Lake Mead National Recreation Area was a peaceful and scenic retreat, ideal for families and RV travelers looking to unwind near the water while staying close to adventure. The full-hookup sites were spacious and well-maintained, with incredible lake and desert views right from our spot.
The location is fantastic—just minutes from Hoover Dam, Boulder City, and lakeside activities like kayaking and swimming. We loved biking the nearby trails and spotting bighorn sheep at Hemenway Park. Evenings were quiet, with beautiful sunsets and stargazing opportunities right from the campground.
Whether you're here for outdoor recreation, a stop on a Southwest road trip, or just a relaxing lakeside escape, Lake Mead RV Village offers comfort, convenience, and natural beauty all in one spot. We’d gladly return for the relaxing vibe and unbeatable access to Lake Mead adventures!
If reservations are not available at Lake Mead RV Village, the Lake Mead Recreational Area has several other well maintained campgrounds as options. Hook-ups and size limitations vary by campground.
