"Yeah, I'm not all that surprised the ranger knew nothing about "those big blue signs." Is it that difficult for government organizations to be so informed about things?? The ranger wasn't much older than I am, and I'll say this ... if I landed a job in the national park service, I would make every attempt to know such things. Hopefully in a few years time, he will have. Sometimes I feel I'm on expedition to inform. Perhaps that's really what I'm doing but I only wish after all is said and done I'll be somewhat rewarded for my efforts. Not monetarily. I would hope anybody out there sees all of this hardwork, time, and passion in this campaign and decides to use my information in the earnest, and honest of ways. I'd like to think it will happen one day. For now, I'll put that much thought into full throttle, blowing full steam ahead and kick back beneath this shade tree for a few hours as #37 sits bagged and accounted for in that lovely southern Nevada sun." -- March 2009

At the Echo Bay Boat Launch - Echo Bay Las Vegas & Clark County   36.307170, -114.420060

Original Date Visited: 3/15/09
Last Confirmed: 11/16/22
Signed: No

   Marker Superlative

- 37 - is the only Nevada SHPO historical marker located within a National Park!

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A Quick Dip into Lake Mead NRA! Upon my conquering in 2009, one of the rangers noticed me recording the marker and instantly grew curious as to what it was. I found this ironic considering that he being a United States Park Ranger, would've already been informed about it! Anyway, the end of our brief conversation ended with him wanting me to emphasize the entrance fee on the website since many visitors aren't familiar with the pay fee honor system on this end of Mead. So, here it is. This is one of the few markers in the system requiring a fee to access. Yes, friends. Marker 37 is fully within Lake Mead Nat'l Rec. Area, a United States National Park. All entry into the N.R.A, even passing through or otherwise, will require a $20 per vehicle fee with extra fees required for any boating and overnight use. Although entrance fees on Northshore Drive are collected at the kiosk from Lake Mead Blvd (near Henderson) and pay stations are set up at Echo Bay, there is no entrance gate headed southbound along Northshore Drive from Valley of Fire. Since most of you will be coming from this direction, it's easy to forget about the fee in this remote section of the park. So, consider this a friendly reminder. * By the way, the National Park entrance fee pays for a seven-day entrance to any National Park in the system! This is especially awesome if you're planning to bag any of the other parks in the area in the immediate area. Why pay the eye-gouging fee of 35 bucks for Grand Canyon and Zion when you can get it here for half the price?

Welcome to Lake Mead National Recreation Area, one of the largest national parks in America! Take the lonely "Northshore Drive" to get to Marker 37. Northshore hugs the western shoreline of Lake Mead's far northern arm all the way to the eastern limits of Henderson, a total of 35 miles. Northshore has become a much quieter alternative to the boring 15, and even if you don't stop within the park, the 40mph offers a comfortable drive into the desert backcountry. I've covered this park in full detail on my US 93 roadtrip including hot fishing spots, seasonal access, hot springs, hiking trails, and much more. Check it out below!

US 93 Roadtrip & Lake Mead NRA

Although the SHPO was unable to place a sign for Marker 37 we did get some form of signage to the marker thanks to the National Park Service. Follow Northshore Drive to this turnoff, 12 miles south of Overton, or 9 miles south of the Valley of Fire junction.

Welcome to Echo Bay.
Time to play, "Can you spot the marker?"

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Did You Know ... Lake Mead NRA isn't just Lake Mead? This giant park consists of much more than America's Largest Reservoir and in fact encompasses 1.5 million acres of pristine desert back country. Slot canyons, wilderness overlooks, arches, hot springs, river canyons, wilderness areas, and approximately 53 miles of untamed river. If you have access to watercraft, you can even explore the far western limits of the Grand Canyon technically within the far eastern reaches of the park. This area demands tons of exploration and once again, I've covered Lake Mead N.R.A. thoroughly in my US 93 Marker Roadtrip!

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