Las Vegas is surrounded by marvels, both man-made and natural. Lake Mead is a combination of both. One of four lakes created by the construction of the Hoover Dam, this lake is made up of five distinct parts.

The center section of Lake Mead is called Virgin Basin and it features many beaches, though limited road access. From this center, four arms reach out, each one with its own name, Temple Basin, Gregg Basin, Overton Arm and Boulder Basin. In general, Boulder Basin is where the majority of tourists head since it is closest to Las Vegas (just a 30 minute drive) and there are plenty of hotels and activities here.

Lake Mead is the ideal place to cool off in the desert. As it is affected by the Hoover Dam and the Colorado River, this lake has levels that rise and fall, depending on the amount of water available at any given time. This can mean that the beaches change drastically and there is often new scenery to look at. With such an interesting lake so close to Las Vegas, it´s no wonder people flock here regularly.