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Moonscape Canyon Dispersed Camping — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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Moonscape Canyon Dispersed Camping — Lake Mead National Recreation Area is located in Nevada

Coordinates

35.967597 N
114.7369 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Jake B.

Traveler

Reviewed Jan. 20, 2021

NOT ACCESSIBLE BY VEHICLE

I was planning to camp here for the night while on a road trip. Clicked to get directions to this spot. Drove my 4x4 Toyota 4Runner about 3 miles down the dirt road it routed me to (Black Canyon Rd.), and had to turn around. Far to many rocks poking out and portions of the road turn to a rock shelf that I wasn’t comfortable taking my vehicle through, wasn’t worth the risk of popping a tire.

Dan X.

Ranger

Reviewed Jan. 11, 2021

Best stopover on the Black Canyon River Trail

NPS allows about 2 dozen outfitters to rent you kayaks or canoes for guided or self-guided tours down Black Canyon south of Lake Mead (see NPS website for more info). Permits and boat costs differ by vender.

Do a 2-3 day from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach or longer to Placer Cove.

Arizona Hotsprings (about a mile down the river) is a popular place to camp on this river route, but I'd check out Moonscape first! There was a big-ish group right off the river where there is a clearing big enough for 10 and we hiked about a half mile past them toward Moonscape Hotsprings where there is another clear campsite with a fire-ring to the left. Totally secluded & closer to the hot springs!

River levels change a LOT so make sure to tie your boats down to something before exploring any canyons / hot springs.

You *can* get to this site without a boat but only with some solid nav and rappelling skills and gear. We saw a small group who had rapped in with tiny inflatable boats and floated out. Very cool, also looked exhausting.

BYO everything - including firewood - and pack EVERYTHING out (including poop and no ground fires allowed, so bring a big wok or baking pan).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Moonscape Canyon Dispersed Camping — Lake Mead National Recreation Area?

Moonscape Canyon Dispersed Camping — Lake Mead National Recreation Area is located at 690 feet.

Are fires allowed at Moonscape Canyon Dispersed Camping — Lake Mead National Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Moonscape Canyon Dispersed Camping — Lake Mead National Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Moonscape Canyon Dispersed Camping — Lake Mead National Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Moonscape Canyon Dispersed Camping — Lake Mead National Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Moonscape Canyon Dispersed Camping — Lake Mead National Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.