BOULDER CITY, Nev. – This summer, contractors for the National Park Service (NPS) will initiate phase one of a construction project to extend the Hemenway Harbor launch ramp at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Work is scheduled to begin June 2 and last through Summer.
The phased construction project supports the facilities, operations, and marina services necessary to maintain lake access and other water-based recreation opportunities as detailed in the park’s Sustainable Low Water Access Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA), approved in November 2023.
Water level projections for the 2025 summer boating season are favorable for construction, allowing dive and contract teams to perform underwater and shoreline work safely and efficiently at the launch ramp. Summer and fall are generally the best times for this type of underwater construction work.
The construction will reduce the number of Hemenway Harbor’s open launch lanes down to one and reduce the ramp’s open courtesy docks to one-half. A shoreline area adjacent to the launch ramp will also be closed to accommodate for construction staging needs. Visitors should prepare for longer wait times for vessel launching and retrieval, especially on weekends and holidays, and are encouraged to plan ahead before traveling to the park.
Fueling services on the water at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor will be open during construction, but it is strongly recommended that boaters use land-based fueling options before arriving at the park to avoid marina congestion.
Slip renters or boat owners with questions about impacts or changes to marina services should contact the Las Vegas Boat Harbor at boatinglakemead.com.
For project information and ongoing ramp status updates, visit the National Park Service website.
