Discover Lake Mead Visitor Center: Your Gateway to Nature's Majesty

Getting There

• Car

  From Hoover Dam, head west on NV-172 (Hoover Dam Access Road) towards the intersection with US-93. Continue on NV-172 for about 1.5 miles until you reach the junction with US-93. Merge onto US-93 South and drive for approximately 10 miles. Take the exit for Lakeshore Drive (exit 15) and turn left onto Lakeshore Drive. After about 2 miles, you will see the Lake Mead Visitor Center on your left at 10 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Lake Mead Visitor Center via public transportation, you will first need to take a bus from the Hoover Dam area to Boulder City. You can catch the RTC (Regional Transportation Commission) bus service, specifically Route 201, from the nearest stop to the Dam. After arriving in Boulder City, you will need to transfer to Route 210, which goes to the Lake Mead area. The visitor center is located approximately 1.5 miles from the nearest bus stop, so be prepared to walk or catch a local taxi service to cover this distance. Ensure you check the bus schedule in advance, as service may vary.

• Taxi or Ride Share

  If you prefer a more direct route from Hoover Dam to the Lake Mead Visitor Center without using public transport, consider using a taxi or a ride-sharing service like Uber or Lyft. Simply request a ride to 'Lake Mead Visitor Center, 10 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005.' The distance is about 12 miles and should take approximately 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Keep in mind that this option will incur additional costs based on the distance traveled.