Lake Las Vegas
- Where it is
- Eastern Henderson, off Lake Mead Parkway via Lake Las Vegas Parkway
- The lake
- 320 acres, man-made (community site)
- Getting there
- By car: I-215 east, then Lake Mead Pkwy. to Lake Las Vegas Pkwy. No RTC route confirmed
- Notable places
- The Village at Lake Las Vegas, Reflection Bay Golf Club, Lake Las Vegas Water Sports
- Developer
- Raintree (named on the community site)
- Governing city/county
- City of Henderson, Clark County
About
Lake Las Vegas is a resort and residential community in Henderson. It is built around a 320-acre man-made lake. The community's own site describes gated neighborhoods, custom lots, golf and a lakeside village. It names Raintree as the developer. Its location page notes that residents live within the City of Henderson.
The Village at Lake Las Vegas is the public face of the community. It has waterfront restaurants, salons and shops, and Seasons Grocery. The community site lists summer concerts and holiday events in and around the village.
Reflection Bay Golf Club opened in 1998. The club says it was designed by Nicklaus Design. It calls the course Nevada's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Design. The club also says the course has hosted the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge several times.
What to expect
Most visits are about the water. Lake Las Vegas Water Sports, at 20 Costa Di Lago, rents kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, electric hydrofoil boards and electric boats on the lake. The community also hosts a dragon boat club and a rowing club. Duffy boat cruises are listed on its lake page. The community's event listings mention moonlight paddleboarding alongside concerts.
Around the shore, the village has waterfront restaurants with lake views, plus Seasons Grocery for supplies. The community points walkers to a trail connector at Terrazza Park and to nearby Henderson trails. One nearby gravel trail runs through five old railroad tunnels toward Hoover Dam.
Other neighborhoods
Good to know
- Driving directions from the community: take I-215 east toward Henderson. Where the freeway ends, continue east on Lake Mead Parkway, then turn left on Lake Las Vegas Parkway.
- The community site says Lake Las Vegas is 25 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. That is its own estimate.
- None of the RTC route schedules checked for this page serve Lake Las Vegas Parkway. Routes 212 and 217 end on Lake Mead Parkway well to the west.
- Reflection Bay Golf Club is at 75 Montelago Blvd., Henderson, NV 89011. Phone (702) 740-4653.
- Lake Las Vegas Water Sports lists its address as 20 Costa Di Lago, Henderson, NV 89011. Rentals are sold by the hour.
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area is nearby; the community site sends visitors there for boating, camping and hiking.
Questions about Lake Las Vegas
Is Lake Las Vegas in Las Vegas?
No. Lake Las Vegas is in the City of Henderson, east of the main Henderson neighborhoods. The community site gives driving directions by I-215 east and Lake Mead Parkway, then a left on Lake Las Vegas Parkway. It says the community is about 25 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.
Can visitors use the lake?
Yes, through rentals. Lake Las Vegas Water Sports, based at 20 Costa Di Lago, rents kayaks, paddleboards, e-foils and electric boats by the hour. The community's lake page also lists Duffy boat cruises. A dragon boat club and a rowing club train on the 320-acre lake.
What is The Village at Lake Las Vegas?
It is the community's lakeside center. The community site lists waterfront restaurants, salons, shops and Seasons Grocery, a neighborhood grocery store. Summer concerts, live entertainment and holiday events take place in and around the village. Several restaurants have outdoor seating facing the lake.
Who designed Reflection Bay Golf Club?
The club says the course was designed by Nicklaus Design, the firm founded by Jack Nicklaus. It opened in 1998 and is billed by the club as Nevada's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course. It is at 75 Montelago Boulevard. The club says it has hosted the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge several times.
Can I reach Lake Las Vegas by public bus?
We could not confirm an RTC route into the community. The RTC schedules checked for this page, including Routes 212 and 217, end on Lake Mead Parkway farther west. The community's own directions are for driving: I-215 east, then Lake Mead Parkway east to Lake Las Vegas Parkway.