LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The economy connected to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area got a boost in 2024 thanks to more visitor spending.

A new report released by the National Park Service shows that 6.4 million park visitors spent an estimated $408 million when visiting the park and the surrounding community. That led to an overall economic output of $553 million.

"These expenditures supported a total of 3,660 jobs, $192 million in labor income, $343 million in value added, and $553 million in economic output in local gateway economies," the report reads in part.

That $408 million breaks down like this:

$119 million for hotels and lodging

$73.2 million for restaurants

$72.1 million for recreation

$54.2 million for gas

$40.7 million for groceries

$22.6 million for transportation

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