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Lake Mead Photo Gallery
Photos of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area

by Darren Smith
for About.com

These Lake Mead photos are a great introduction to the beautiful Lake Mead National Recreation Area, which is located in southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona, 25 miles from the city of Las Vegas. A startling contrast of desert and water, mountains and canyons, Lake Mead offers visitors the chance to enjoy a variety of activities, from boating, fishing and swimming to hiking and mountain biking. Established in 1964, the Lake Mead NRA was the first national recreation area established in the United States.

Images 1-12 of 19

Lake MeadShoreline of Lake MeadAerial view of Lake Mead and marinasIslands on Lake Mead
Boating in Echo BayPark MarinaHouseboat at Lake MeadSwimmers
Shore fishermanYoungster with catch of the dayRelaxed fishingSaling on Lake Mead
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