Unit 267 Unit 267
Black Mountains and Mormon Mesa on the Overton arm of Lake Mead — steep cliff sheep with boat access
Southern Nevada — Clark County · Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Area
379
sq mi
Public land
80%
approx.
Elevation
1,150–3,400
feet
Motorized
limited
access
Overview
Unit 267 takes in much of the Black Mountains along the northeast side of Lake Mead and runs north through the Mormon Mesa country in eastern Clark County. It is a desert bighorn sheep unit built on sheer cliff faces and broken granite, and recent draw hunters have filled better than nine of ten ram tags (roughly 92% over five years) on a small number of premium once-in-a-lifetime tags. Like the neighboring lake units, it offers the rare option of using a boat to scout and reach otherwise roadless sheep ground.
Terrain
Rugged, steep desert mountains rising abruptly from softly rolling desert hills and mesa benches, with sheer cliff faces on the high points and unstable footing on broken granite. Dramatic vertical relief for its modest elevations.
Cover: Creosote-bursage and desert scrub on the flats and benches grading into blackbrush and barren rock on the cliffs; sparse tree cover and little natural water.
Landmarks: Black Mountains · Mormon Mesa · Cathedral Peaks · Pinto Ridge · Razorback Ridge · Lake Mead (Overton arm) · Virgin River
Access
Predominantly public, split between BLM ground on the Mormon Mesa side and Lake Mead National Recreation Area along the water. Vehicle access is only fair — some of the best sheep ground has no roads leading in, and boating on the Overton arm of Lake Mead is often the best way to reach it. Desert two-tracks off the highway corridor are best run with high-clearance 4WD or a side-by-side.
Managers: BLM, NPS Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Access points: I-15 / Overton-Logandale (Moapa Valley) approaches · NV-169 toward the Overton arm · Lake Mead boat launches (Overton / Echo Bay area) · Mormon Mesa BLM two-tracks
Species notes
Bighorn Sheep
common qualityThe core of the unit. Desert bighorn concentrate on the steep ridge systems, and recent tag holders have filled at roughly 92% on a small number of premium once-in-a-lifetime tags. Treat any legal ram as a trophy.
- →Focus on Cathedral Peaks, Pinto Ridge, and Razorback Ridge, where sheep hold on the cliffs.
- →Use a boat on the Overton arm of Lake Mead to scout and reach roadless cliff country from the water.
- →Glass the sheer faces and ledges at first and last light with high-end optics on a tripod.
- →Expect physically demanding stalks on broken granite with unstable footing — plan routes carefully and pick a ram before committing.
Pro tips
- →Build the hunt around desert bighorn — this is a sheep unit first and foremost.
- →A boat on the Overton arm opens roadless cliff country that road hunters can't reach.
- →Concentrate glassing on Cathedral Peaks, Pinto Ridge, and Razorback Ridge.
- →Preload the unit boundary and the Lake Mead NRA / BLM lines on your GPS before leaving pavement.
- →Bring high-end glass and a tripod; sheep are located from long range in this open, rocky terrain.
Watch out for
- !Sheer cliff faces and unstable broken granite make for genuinely dangerous footing — a fall here is serious.
- !Some sheep ground has no road access at all; plan for long approaches on foot or by boat.
- !Big-water hazards on Lake Mead — wind, cold water, and remote shorelines for boat hunters.
- !Extreme early-season heat and little natural water — carry far more water than you think you need.
- !Resident mule deer numbers are low; do not plan the hunt around deer.
Logistics
Stage out of Overton and Logandale in the Moapa Valley for fuel, food, and lodging, with fuller services in Mesquite and the Las Vegas metro. There are no developed hunt camps in the unit — dry-camp on BLM ground or base at an Overton-area launch if hunting from a boat. Haul in all drinking water. Cell service is spotty away from the I-15/valley corridor; carry a satellite messenger. Heat is the dominant early-season hazard.
Nearest towns: Overton, NV, Logandale, NV, Moapa, NV, Mesquite, NV, Las Vegas, NV
Seasons & regulations
This page carries no season dates or regulations. Get current rules from the official Nevada sources:
Research sources: NDOW Hunt Information Sheets · NDOW Hunt Unit Boundaries · GoHunt — Nevada Unit 267 (cross-check)
FAQ
- How big is Unit 267 in Nevada?
- Unit 267 (Unit 267) covers about 379 square miles, ranging from roughly 1,150 to 3,400 feet in elevation. Area is computed from the unit boundary polygon.
- How much public land is in Unit 267?
- Approximately 80% of the unit is public land. Primary managers: BLM, NPS Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Always verify ownership boundaries on the ground.
- What species does the catalog list for Unit 267?
- Bighorn Sheep. For seasons, tags, and regulations, use the official Nevada agency resources linked on this page — this page carries no regulatory information.
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