Las Vegas Neighborhoods

Change neighborhood to:

View of Lake Mead
1 of 2 next ››

Lake Mead

Send to a friend
…a laid-back oasis

About 30 miles from the city, the Lake Mead area provides desert dwellers with low-key living and some of the most naturally diverse views near Vegas.

The highlight, of course, is the lake itself, which is the largest man-made reservoir in the country. The lake was formed by the damming of the Colorado River in the 1930s when the famous Hoover Dam was built, and connects three of the four desert regions in the U.S. (Mohave, Sonoran and Great Basin).

A resting place for Bighorn sheep, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, snakes and endangered falcons, it’s also an ideal place for you to relax and refresh, too, with boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming and more. Depending on the water level, you can see several small- and medium-sized islands.

Desert dwelling with water views? How cool is that!

View neighborhood hotspots

Known for:

The Lake

Main drag:

Boulder Beach Highway

Lake Mead blogs and events

10 Things To Do This Summer NOT on the Las Vegas Strip

Locals know that the Vegas Strip is what most people think of when they visit our town. Little do they know, Vegas has so much more to offer than gambling, glitz and gigantic hotels. Take a look at my top things to do this summer. This list might help you think outside the box. You may even be surprised about how much the town you live in has to offer.

Earlier posts >

Apartments in Lake Mead