Since 2000, an average of 25 people have died every year within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in drowning and boating accidents, according to National Park Service data obtained through a ...

Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, with more than 40 desert springs and 400 coves. Swimming, fishing, and boating are just a few ways to enjoy the waters of Lake Mead Recreation Area. Fishing can be ...

The park service estimates it costs between $2 million and $3 million to maintain boating access to Lake Mead for every 4-foot decrease in lake elevation. Since 2010, the park has spent over $40 ...