Top Adventures in Boulder City
Hike the Railroad Tunnel Trail
These tunnels were built to support the construction of the Hoover Dam. If you decide to go all the way to the dam, there is an elevator for accessibility along with stairs. This hike is relatively flat, and perfect for children - but mind the dis...
7.2 miles
1332 ft gain
Hike the Boy Scout Hot Spring Trail
This trail is also accessible from the Colorado River just below the Hoover Dam. Walk through wash from the river then enter a slot canyon and encounter numerous waterfalls. There are anchored ropes to assist in climbing up some of the waterfalls....
7.6 miles
3297 ft gain
Hike to Goldstrike Hot Springs
The first mile is flat and deceivingly easy as you walk under a highway bridge and in between looming canyon walls. But don't get too comfortable -- at around the 1.5 mile mark you will reach the first of eight ropes along the trail and the chall...
5 miles
935 ft gain
Hang out at PWC Beach in Lake Mead National Recreation Area
This man-made lake on the Colorado River is underrated in my opinion. It has everything an outdoor enthusiast could want from scuba diving, hiking, horseback riding, all kinds of water sports, and plenty of camping options.
This beach is nea...
Relaxing at Boulder Beach
Boulder Beach at Lake Mead is a great place to get your toes wet while road tripping. It's a big beach with a campground, ample parking, and ducks! The water is very clear and an amazing blue. When the wind picks up there are little waves formi...
Hike to Liberty Bell Arch
Hit the trail early in the day to beat the heat. Hike all the way to the end of the trail (to the left after you reach the Liberty Bell) for a rewarding view of the Colorado River. In March, the cacti and other desert plants burst into bloom along...
5.3 miles
Hike to the Arizona Hot Springs
Parking for this hike is about 35 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. It should take less than an hour to get there from any of the hotels. There is easy, fee free parking on the north side of Hwy 93. No permits are required, but a map is extremely he...
6 miles
800 ft gain
Hike the Sunset View Trail
The trail is .1 miles, and is perfect for all skill levels and for families who want to see some of the scenery in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The trail is accessible year round and allows dogs.
0.1 miles
0 ft gain
Hike to Fortification Hill
Fortification Hill is an ancient, extinct volcano. Take the Kingman Wash Access Road, which is the dirt road that you'll find at the first exit past Hoover Dam. Follow the dirt road until it comes to the boat launch area, then take a right. The ro...
3.7 miles
1430 ft gain
Camp at Boxcar Cove
The shoreline of "Lake" Mead is what you would expect of a large, man-made reservoir with fluctuating water levels (muddy & unpleasant), but that is not to say that the Lake Mead National Recreation Area is not filled with incredible places to...
0 miles
0 ft gain
Canoe Black Canyon on the Colorado River
This 10-mile canoe trip starts at Willow Beach and reaches all the way to the Hoover Dam, giving you front row seats to beautiful canyon walls, waterfalls, hot springs, (sauna) caves, hiking trails, and much more. There are multiple campsites alon...
20 miles
Canoe Camp from Willow Beach to Hoover Dam on the Colorado River
First off, there is a lot of paddling involved...nothing too crazy, but just consistent. Most people start from the Hoover Dam and just float/ paddle down to the Arizona Hot Springs/ Camp and then finish at Willow Beach. But that also involves per...
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
-
Las Vegas, Nevada
Red Rock Canyon Campground
Overview Red Rock Canyon's standard, RV, and group campsites are located in the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, an approximate 20 mile drive from "The Las Vegas Strip." Visitor... -
Las Vegas, Nevada
Red Spring Picnic Area
Overview The Red Spring Picnic Area features spectacular views of the red and tan sandstone cliffs of Calico Basin. The area is tucked between the gray limestone La Madre Mountains to the north, th... -
Mount Charleston, Nevada
Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Group Picnic Sites
Overview The Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway (SMVG) complex includes a visitor center, an education and research building, two amphitheaters, two picnic sites and over 40 miles of adjoining trails... -
Mount Charleston, Nevada
Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day Use
Overview Kyle Canyon Picnic Area is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 23 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this ... -
Mount Charleston, Nevada
Fletcher View
Overview Fletcher View Campground is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 24 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this...
