Lake Mead ?????

[payloan]

Does anyone have some good info on Lake Mead I am going to be heading out there in Aug. with a pretty big group, and about 5 boats, here are my questions.
1. Is there a Casino/Hotel out there?
2. Where is the best "Night Life" for a group late 20's early 30's
3. How far is the drive (towing of corse) from central O.C.
4. Does it at times feel like your on "Gilligans Island"?
5. And last but not least is there a sandbar or somewhere on the water that goes off?
Any help would be greatly appreciated

[burtandnancy]

More on this later, but remember, Lake Mead is for adults. Havasu is for others...

[dirty old man]

In response to 1 and 2, theres nothing in the world like LV which is 30minutes away. From OC its approximately 5 hours unless you leave town after 2 pm then give yourself 7 hours. 4- NO. 5 no sandbars but a few deserted islands.
If you motel/hotel in Boulder City there is gambling at the Hacienda

[HOOTER SLED-]

Is the Hacienda where Gold Strike used to be just before the dam??? Haven't been there in years. I think Gold Strike burned down right???

[Three Days Only]

Originally posted by payloan
Does anyone have some good info on Lake Mead I am going to be heading out there in Aug. with a pretty big group, and about 5 boats, here are my questions.
1. Is there a Casino/Hotel out there?
Las Vegas is 35-45 minutes away, and Boulder City / Henderson is about 15-20 away. Theres the Hacienda which is nice but no where near what the strip has for outtings in the evening.
2. Where is the best "Night Life" for a group late 20's early 30's
The Strip, would be the best!!!!
3. How far is the drive (towing of corse) from central O.C.
About 5 Hours
4. Does it at times feel like your on "Gilligans Island"?
It's not Havasu thats for sure!!!! You spend alot of time not seeing very many other boats.
5. And last but not least is there a sandbar or somewhere on the water that goes off?
You need to bring your own party with you. Your not going to find one out on Lake Mead. Remember also that the wind comes up in the afternoons, and the basins can get extremely large wind waves, be prepared and it normally calms down towards the evening. If you get lucky you will have a sheet of glass all weekend.

[dicudmore]

ah good ole a-hole beach

[Mrs Luvnlife]

I keep hearing how low Mead is, how is it for houseboating right now? Just curious.....thanks.

[dicudmore]

sure did.....had a great trip
the lake is down a little over 100 feet
still lots of water

[burtandnancy]

t & b is correct, even at -102 there is a lot of lake, and still plenty of places to go in a houseboat. On our last few trips, we've had severe smooth water, and its up into the low 80's now. This week-end could be interesting, lots of weather around the Southwest. For you newcomers, if you see any black clouds in the afternoon, head for your trailer. Its no place to be if you get caught in the wind. It will be exciting, but it won't be fun...

[Three Days Only]

Originally posted by titties and beer
you haven't been over to sandy beach out side of calville in the afternoon on weekend ,nothing but drunks and trash
Is there even still a beach there, with the water level down so low, I would think it is gone.