Government Wash and 8.0 Mile Road Seasonal Closure May 15 – September 30

Park Alert · Lake Mead National Recreation Area · 8/31/2026

The Government Wash campground and 8.0 Mile Road will close on May 15th to vehicle access and overnight camping to assess and manage area improvements and protect visitors and staff from extreme heat risks. The campground is anticipated to reopen for overnight stays on October 1st. It will remain open this summer to non-motorized vehicle access for daytime, non-camping related activities.

Source: National Park Service