Lake Mead National Recreation Area, located in southern Nevada, near the Arizona border and includes Hoover Dam, the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge and the Black Canyon which is continually carved by the Colorado River. Lake Mead 4×4 trails allow the responsible back country explorer the opportunity to explore and see some of the seldom seen sights of the area.
Lake Mead is formed when the Hoover Damn, also known as Boulder Damn was built between 1931 and 1936 and restricted flow along the Colorado River which borders Arizona and Nevada. The wedge shaped concrete damn is 660 feet thick at the base and narrows to just 45 feet at the top. US Route 93 used to pass along the top of the damn until 2010 when the Hoover Damn Bypass Route was constructed.
The town of Boulder, NV was founded to support the construction efforts of the damn and still exists as a quaint town visit and for those who live there, offers some beautiful view of Lake Mead.
The surrounding areas of the National Recreation area afford the opportunity to camp, hike, picnic, fish or take a 4×4 trail.
Be aware that Lake Mead is a national recreation area. Â There exist a lot of back country roads in the area, but not all of them are open. Destination4x4 strives to ensure that all of our trails are available for travel.
Lake Mead 4×4 Trails and Destinations
Lake Mead Trails
 Anniversary Mine and NarrowsThe narrows near the Anniversary Mine are a fun place to hike and keep cool. Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada The Anniversary Mine and… |
 Bitter SpringsBitter Springs is a 28 miles back country road which connects I-15 to the North shore Road highway 167 located inside Lake Mead National Recreation… |
 Burro WashMy one week old, Black Jeep on our first 4x4 trail to Burro Wash This scenic backcountry adventure takes you down Burro Wash into the… |
 Empire WashEmpire wash is a short cut from Cal Nev Ari to the Lake Mead Davis Powerline road through a narrow canyon. This offers great access… |
Nellis CoveNellis Cove Road short east trail from Lake Mead Powerline Road to Nellis Cove on the shore of Lake Mohave, Nevada. The route is fairly… |
 Sandy WashSandy Wash is a short trail which leads from the Mead Davis Power Line road down to the shore of Lake Mojave, Nevada. We opted… |
 St Thomas Nevada – Clark County Ghost TownFounded in 1865 when Brigham Young sent settles to the confluence of the Virgin River and Muddy Rivers. St Thomas Nevada remained a Mormon settlement until… |
Lake Mead Campgrounds
 Boulder Beach CampgroundLake Mead NRA Located within 45 minutes to the Las Vegas strip, Boulder Beach Campground offers a camping opportunity near the shore of beautiful Lake… |
Callville Bay CampgroundLake Mead NRA Named for the now submerged two of Callville, Callville Bay Campground offers a unique and amazing place to strike your camp. The… |
Echo Bay CampgroundLake Mead NRA Echo Bay Campground is located on the shores of the Lake Mead National close to Lake Mead’s Overton Arm and is found… |
Las Vegas Bay CampgroundLake Mead NRA Las Vegas Bay Campground is one of several campgrounds in Lake Mead National Recreation Area and its situation on top of a… |
Nellis CoveNellis Cove Road short east trail from Lake Mead Powerline Road to Nellis Cove on the shore of Lake Mohave, Nevada. The route is fairly… |
Sandy WashSandy Wash is a short trail which leads from the Mead Davis Power Line road down to the shore of Lake Mojave, Nevada. We opted… |
Temple Bar CampgroundLake Mead NRA Lake Mead National Recreation Area, located in southern Nevada, near the Arizona border and includes Hoover Dam, the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge… |
Lake Mead Ghost Towns
 Callville Nevada – Colorado River Steamship LandingCallville Nevada is a ghost town and Colorado River Steamboat port, which is now submerged below the waters of Lake Mead. Bishop Anson Call founded… |
 Nelson Nevada and Eldorado Canyon – Clark County Ghost TownRock spires carved by erosion located in Eldorado Canyon, Nelson, Nevada. The ghost town of Nelson, Nevada, which is located in Eldorado Canyon along Lake… |
 Rioville Nevada – Colorado Steamship LandingFounded in 1865, Rioville, Nevada was founded by Daniel Bonelli at the confluence of the Virgin River and the Colorado River. Bonelli was a Mormon… |
St Thomas Nevada – Clark County Ghost TownFounded in 1865 when Brigham Young sent settles to the confluence of the Virgin River and Muddy Rivers. St Thomas Nevada remained a Mormon settlement until… |