Lakeshore Road: Lake Mead

Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada · Lakeshore Road at Boulder Beach → Las Vegas Bay

Leisurely10.6 mi15 min1,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,500 ftOne way

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The drive

Lakeshore Road crosses the Lake Mead National Recreation Area from Boulder Beach west to Las Vegas Bay, about 11 miles of rises and curves over desert hills with views of Lake Mead. The National Park Service lists it, with Northshore Road, as a paved scenic drive: roads that wind through mountains, desert basins and canyons.

It is a two-lane road and a leisurely drive with mostly gentle curves. The drive ends where Lakeshore Road meets Northshore Road, which leads north along the lake's red rock shoreline between Callville Bay and Echo Bay.

Along the way

Lakeshore Road at Boulder Beach
Las Vegas Bay (Lakeshore Road)

Elevation

1,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,500 ft

Lakeshore Road at Boulder BeachLas Vegas Bay

Curves

Mostly gentle curves

Lakeshore Road at Boulder BeachLas Vegas Bay

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Good to know

Lake Mead National Recreation Area charges a per-vehicle entrance fee, valid in both the Arizona and Nevada areas.
Monsoon rains from July to September can flood roads in the recreation area.
Northshore Road starts where this drive ends.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Lake Mead National Recreation Area alerts and conditions.

Questions about this drive

How long does Lakeshore Road at Lake Mead take?

Lakeshore Road from Boulder Beach to Las Vegas Bay is 10.6 miles and takes about 15 minutes.

Is there an entrance fee on Lakeshore Road?

Yes. Lakeshore Road is inside Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which charges a per-vehicle entrance fee.

Where does Lakeshore Road end?

Lakeshore Road ends at Las Vegas Bay, where it meets Northshore Road, which continues north along Lake Mead.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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