Description

Nevada, Echo Bay Lower Campground Lake Mead

Directions:

From the town of Overton, take Highway 169 southbound.  At the intersection of Valley of Fire Highway, the 169 highway changes to Highway 167.  After approximately 5 more miles southbound, turn left onto Echo Bay Road.  In approximately 4 additional miles, the campground entrance sigh will be on the right side just before the market.

Please see the Campbase map tab for an accurate location.  

Comment

Echo Bay Lower Campground Lake Mead.  The campground is one of three in the Echo Bay Area.  Open all year with tent and RV camp spots available.  RV's up to 30 feet can be accommodated.  The campground is the closest of the three campgrounds to the lake, marina, and fuel.  A restroom and drinking water are available.  Some large shade trees are available however, most are more like shrubs.  Camp roads and parking pads are all paved.  

Local Recreation:

There are so many things to do in the Lake Mead's National Recreation Area that it's actually to much to mention here.  But, a few fun things are:

Hoover Dam.  There is a Dam tour and an information center for visitors with some souvenirs to purchase.  

Bike ride or hike the paved River Mountains Loop Trail.  It's a circular 35 mile trail that loops through the recreation area passing through Boulder Beach.  It's a good one, make sure you bring the bike.  It's accessible from the Boulder Beach Campground or the Alan Bible Visitors Center.  

Most marinas in the recreation area on Lake Mead have boat rentals.  Fishing boats and jet skis are usually available.  Fishing boats rent for approximately $40 per hour and are a great way to get out onto the lake.  

There is casino gaming near the recreation area in Boulder City and Las Vegas.  Closer to the park is the Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino.  It's located just a mile outside the Boulder Beach entrance.  The casino also has a helicopter landing pad with tours of the Grand Canyon available.