Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2025 and head to Lake Mead for a day of fun.
Where: On six days in 2025, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone
When:
- January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- April 19: First day of National Park Week
- June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
- August 4: Great American Outdoors Act Signing Day
- September 27: National Public Lands Day
- November 11: Veterans Day
Plan Your Lake Day:
- Boat rentals are available year around – Check Out Lake Mead Boat Rental Rates – Click to View Rental Availability
- Visit the Harbor House Café & Boat House Restaurant & lounges for good food, fun atmosphere, and beautiful surroundings.
- The Harbor House Café & Boat House Restaurant are delightful floating restaurants and bars on Lake Mead. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner or enjoy a snack and refreshing beverage. Sit back and relax with your friends and family; and don’t miss the old photographs, memorabilia and original artwork of the area through the years throughout both restaurants.
- The marinas offer covered patios, a great place to check out all the beautiful boats, lake and mountain views.
- The marina stores are fully stocked for all your boating, picnic, fishing, lake and visitor needs.