Backcountry

Rugged red hills and mountains among desert scrub
 

Approved Backcountry Roads

A network of backcountry roads has been developed within the park to provide access to the lakeshore and other areas of interest that are off the beaten path. Approved roads are signed with a yellow arrow. The black number in the center of the arrow designates the road number. Driving on roads or trails not marked with the yellow arrow is prohibited.

With hundreds of miles of backcountry roads, conditions can change without notice. Please travel on backcountry roads with caution. Driving off roads, in washes or cross country damages the fragile desert soil and is prohibited by National Park Service regulations.

Please help preserve the park by staying on approved roads, respecting the rights of other visitors and carrying out all trash and litter.

 
 

Backcountry Information

 

 

Have Additional Questions?

For additional information, please contact the Lake Mead Visitor Center at (702) 293-8990 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., seven days a week. The Visitor Center is located four miles east of Boulder City, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 and Lakeshore Road.

Last updated: January 30, 2024

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601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005

Phone:

702 293-8990
Emergency: Dial 911 (24 hours); Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (24 hours); Visitor and Recreation Information: Dial 702-293-8990; Park Business and Administration: Dial 702-293-8906.

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