The first trip to Lake Mead Recreation Area we went to explore a little. Knowing that the Railroad Tunnel Trail is right at the entrance we had already decided we wanted to keep it close because we wanted to do that trail before we left so we didn't want to get overly consumed with getting to deep. We opted to check out the closest campground to this entry station, Boulder Beach Campground.
When we first entered we expected it to be right by the marina based on the description of what we were told, but it was not. We continued onward only to notice that the sites were about a half mile out from the actual water, not a real beach campground.
The sites ranged in upkeep from nicer to not so nice and sadly the nicer were further from the waterline than the not so nice. It looked like the typical crowd of people who would set up along the shore were the same kind of campers you don't really want camping around you, those who come in party and leave their trash.
Sites are $20 no matter the location but it really looked like the sites closest to the "beach" were used more for day use than overnight and it didn't look like there was anything really stopping them from doing so.
So the positives of this campground though are still enough to have you wanting to stop in if you are trying to enjoy the overall recreation area and have a basecamp. Potable water, WIFI, well maintained restrooms, close to numerous hiking areas and also very close to the Visitor Center where you can get maps and information about the area.
TIPS:
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Choose the sites a bit further from the water, sure it isn't beachfront but even those closer are not really front and center so save yourself the trouble of potentially having some not so great neighbors.
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Check out the Hoover Dam only a couple exits up from this entrance station you can find the dam where they have tours and some of the most interesting history of the area.
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Venture into town and check out the Clark County Museum, stay out of the bright lights of the strip and have a more unique to the area experience.