BOULDER CITY, Nev. – This report informs the public and partners of Lake Mead National Recreation Area of safety concerns, scheduled maintenance, trail closures, concessioner information, and events that may impact the use of park resources over the next two weeks.

Notes for Visitors

• Arrowhead, Shoshone, and Jeep Coves in the Katherine Landing area will be closed beginning Saturday, April 13 for prescribed fire work. Operations are expected to last 1-2 days. Visitors and nearby community residents can expect smoke in the area.

• Everyone in the community is invited to join us for our next 1-hour online community meeting on Thursday, April 25, at 3 pm. JOIN THE MEETING HERE The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the work we do and increase community understanding and support of our operations, challenges, upcoming projects and initiatives.  The lineup for the next meeting includes a wrap-up of Lake Mead National Recreation Area Sustainable Low Water Access Plan, an overview of our Commercial Services program, discussions on safe boating, prescribed fires, cultural resources around the park, and a look at park entry from an employee’s perspective. We will also field questions provided by attendees.

• Please take some time to consider recommended hiking safety tips. Pack more water and snacks than you think you will need. Hike with a friend or tell someone where you plan to go and when you expect to return. You may also want to consider bringing a wag bag, an emergency blanket, and a flashlight or headlamp. Better safe than sorry!

* Indicates a single-day event

Water Levels

• • Lake Mead’s April 8, 2024, 7 a.m. water elevation was 1,074.63 feet.

• Current water levels can be found on the Bureau of Reclamation website (usbr.gov)
• The Bureau of Reclamation’s most probable 24-month projection for the end of 2024 is 1055.45 feet, based on the December 2023 Operation Plan for Colorado River System Reservoirs. BOR has not yet finalized the 2024 Operation Plan