Lake Mead National Recreation Area · Arizona, Nevada

Callville Summit

0.9 mi of trail, end to end · Hike the Callville Summit Trail: 0.9 mi round trip in the Service's write-up · about 150 ft of climbing · 250 ft of descent · 1,251 ft–1,391 ft · native surface · trail class Minimally Developed · hiking

Picnic areas

1,391 ft 1,304 ft · 0.4 mi high 1,391 ft

Along the way Callville Bay Picnic Area

Trailheads Callville Summit Trailhead 1,259 ft Drive there · Callville Summit Trailhead 1,248 ft Drive there

Hike the Callville Summit Trail 0.9 mi round trip · the Park Service's write-up

1-4 Hours · dogs allowed · entrance fee applies · season Remember heat kills, be summer-smart and opt to hike when temperatures are cooler. If you do choose to hike during the summer, rangers recommend starting early in the morning or later in the evening when the weather is slightly cooler. Remember to pack enough water for your entire trip.

A trail next to a sign.
The Callville Summit is a steep, moderate hike to the summit. Photo: NPS/A. Cattoir

The trailhead leaves from the dump station parking lot across from the Callville Bay campground. There is also a more direct route to the expansive view using a strenuous and steeper trail that leaves from trash collection area of the campground. From the summit, take in views looking over Callville Bay and Lake Mead. Other social trails lead down to the water and can be seen leading to even further hikes and enjoyment.

Remember heat kills, be summer-smart and opt to hike when temperatures are cooler.

Trail Information

Trailhead: DIRECTIONS

Parking: Parking is at trailhead leaves from the dump station parking lot across from the Callville Bay campground.

Distance: 2 .9 miles roundtrip

Elevation Gain: 349 ft. elevation change

Difficulty: Moderate

THIS TRAIL IS NOT MAINTAINED

Services: Accessible pit toilets nearby, trash/litter receptacles.

Accessibility This trail is made up of uneven rocks and gravel as it climbs up to the summit. There is about 150 feet of elevation change throughout the trail up to a high viewpoint overlooking the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead. A hiking pole is recommended.

This hike on nps.gov

On the parks map

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.