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Best Equestrian Camping near Willow Beach, AZ

141 Reviews

Limited equestrian camping options exist near Willow Beach, Arizona. The campgrounds in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, including Eight Mile Dispersed Camping, Las Vegas Bay Campground, and Road Runner Cove, do not offer dedicated horse corrals or equestrian facilities according to available data. Free dispersed camping is permitted in designated areas with a 7-day limit, but none specifically advertise horse accommodations. Eight Mile Road provides access to primitive camping with space for larger vehicles, though reviews note the extremely rough washboard road makes access challenging, particularly for horse trailers.

Trail riding opportunities exist throughout the Lake Mead Recreation Area, though riders must bring their own containment systems as no permanent corrals are available at the campgrounds. The terrain consists primarily of desert washes and rocky landscapes requiring experienced trail horses. Katherine Landing South Campground and Happy Trails Campground offer established camping options but likewise lack specific horse amenities. Campers with horses should be prepared for self-sufficient camping with portable corrals or highlines, and must pack in adequate water supplies for their animals as drinking water is limited at many locations. Pack-in/pack-out policies apply to all waste including manure.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Willow Beach, Arizona (10)

    1. Road Runner Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Willow Beach, AZ
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8990

    "It’s very isolated and secluded and it surrounded by trees. If you can make it you can camp and have A whole lake to yourself. Huge fish everywhere and cliffs to jump from."

    2. Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    20 Reviews
    Nellis Air Force Base, NV
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8906

    "All sites has prefect views of the surrounding mountains. All sites that are situated on the outer rim of the campground, be weary. Most have a good steep decline not to far away from the pavement."

    "Quiet beautifully maintained campground with a dump station, portable water, spigots near restrooms and flush toilets. Firings and picnic tables at each site. Very few sites for rigs over 26’."

    3. Eight Mile Dispersed Camping near Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    12 Reviews
    Henderson, NV
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8906

    "While camping at Lake Mead, you can opt to stay in there campground that has electrical hookups, but we prefer to boondock."

    "You could see the lake and it was gorgeous. This particular spot was free, but you still have to pay the fee to get into Lake Mead."

    4. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    71 Reviews
    Blue Diamond, NV
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 515-5387

    $12 - $80 / night

    "On our last night of a week long trip to Utah and Arizona, with an early flight out the next morning, this campground was perfect."

    "Great campground really close to Vegas (at night you can see that light beam from the Luxor)."

    5. Desert Eagle RV Park - Military Only

    18 Reviews
    Nellis Air Force Base, NV
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 643-3060

    "Near I-15. Lots of room to walk the dogs, short drive to downtown or the strip."

    "Conveniently located in North Las Vegas..the park has had recent upgrades..well maintained.. clean, nice bath houses."

    6. Happy Trails Campground & Mini Motel

    9 Reviews
    Meadview, AZ
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 564-2241

    $18 - $95 / night

    "Seems like they are working their butts off to provide amazing experiences for their guest... like wild horses and glamping! "

    "Large pull thoughts Horse, pet & desert toy Friendly... Owners are amazing and Scarlett (the Boss) is the cutest kid on Earth."

    7. Searchlight BLM

    2 Reviews
    Searchlight, NV
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 515-5000

    "Need to drive some gravel roads to get there. We were all alone when we went to sleep and the only light or noise was from the nearby highway."

    "There was a small group that parked here and went off to ride, then zoomed back and zipped around the hills and jumps in this spot before packing up and going home."

    8. Arrowhead Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Bullhead City, AZ
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8990

    $50 / night

    "I was looking for a remote Cove to set up for a couple nights on Lake Mead and found this little gem off the beaten path but still accessible on a rugged and steeply graded access road."

    "The drive off the paved road isn’t as long/bad as you’d expect."

    9. Katherine Landing South Campground

    4 Reviews
    Bullhead City, AZ
    45 miles
    Website

    "Perfect place to ride bikes and it’s a good walking distance to the pier with restaurant, grocery store, fishing and boat rentals. This is like a village in its own."

    10. Packsaddle Recreation Site

    1 Review
    Dolan Springs, AZ
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 692-4400
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141 Reviews of 10 Willow Beach Campgrounds

  • Bre P.
    Jun. 27, 2019

    Happy Trails Campground & Mini Motel

    Great experience! Loved this family owned & operated campground

    Fell in love with this campground! Needed a quick stop & safe place to sleep on my way to grand canyon I was so sweetly surprised! Wasn't expecting much, there weren't any reviews. This campground was just taken over... by a kind family who now owns and operates the business with their children... I was greeted by "the boss" little miss scarlett who gave me a tour, fun facts, and cupcakes she had baked. The LOVE creativity and passion the owners have, for this work in progress campground is apparent. Seems like they are working their butts off to provide amazing experiences for their guest... like wild horses and glamping! I rarely write reviews but felt it so important and wanted their hard work to not go unnoticed.  I can't wait to revisit on my next road trip in Arizona!

  • Samantha J.
    Jun. 26, 2019

    Happy Trails Campground & Mini Motel

    LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS CAMPGROUND 🤗🤗🤗

    Large pull thoughts Horse, pet & desert toy Friendly... Owners are amazing and Scarlett (the Boss) is the cutest kid on Earth.

  • J
    May. 17, 2018

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    Close to Las Vegas Airport and Strip but you'd never know it!

    On our last night of a week long trip to Utah and Arizona, with an early flight out the next morning, this campground was perfect. It's only about 40 minutes form the Las Vegas Airport but feels like you are forever away from the hustle and bustle of the strip.

    Each site has a set place for the tent so you aren't trying to find a flat piece of ground for your tent as one is already provided.

    Although we only used this as a stop over on our last night, we will be back! There is so much good hiking right there in Red Rock Canyon. Wish we would have had more time to explore!

  • T K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Every site has amazing views

    This campsite is about 10 miles from the Boulder Campground and RV Village. All sites has prefect views of the surrounding mountains. All sites that are situated on the outer rim of the campground, be weary. Most have a good steep decline not to far away from the pavement. I would just be a little careful with kids or dogs. One section does not allow generators. They do have an on site dump station for rigs. No hookups though.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    Red Rock Campground

    Great campground really close to Vegas (at night you can see that light beam from the Luxor). It appears that they keep adding more awnings over the picnic tables, and there are nice little benches around the fire rings. No showers, but nice bathrooms and you can get cell service (if that is important to you). There's also a nice grocery store close by. If you are coming to Red Rock to climb, you will have plenty of friends here. There are a couple of nice trails through the dessert, and there are supposed to be big horn sheep but I didn't see any.

  • Aimee K.
    Feb. 3, 2021

    Happy Trails Campground & Mini Motel

    Peaceful

    Beautiful views and very peaceful. Excellent for star gazing! Lots of trails to explore with your off roading toys

  • Michael K.
    Jan. 29, 2021

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    Convenient Desert Getaway

    This campground is an easy few miles outside of the suburbs of Las Vegas. So easy in fact, I needed cell service and was able to drive five minutes to an Albertson’s grocery store parking lot to make a phone call and use the internet browser on my iPhone. As a local I was opposed to this new construction so close to Red Rock for this reason. The park doesn’t feel like a getaway as much as other parks.

    The campground is closed during the summer months when it reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit by 7 AM. We camped in January and it reached the low 60s in the day and dipped to the 30s with rain at night. Spring or fall weather is much better fro tent camping. We were comfortable in an RV.

    Most sites had steel roofed canopies and all had a fire ring and grill. The driving paths are pea gravel and the roads are gravel and desert dirt. They are well maintained and a few years ago benches and railroad timber barriers were installed. Bathrooms were very clean with a bunch of sanitizer and toilet paper. Drinking water spigots were also clean and had good water pressure. No hookups are available for RVs.

    Overall, this campground earned 4 stars because the views weren’t as impressive as the actual park. The park is a very short drive down the road but waking up with beautiful views is something I look for. And the proximity to the city didn’t offer the feeling of isolation I like in a camping trip. It was convenient but the city lights could be seen glowing over the hill and the sky wasn’t as dark for stargazing as I prefer on a camping trip.

    If going here, the park is a world class rock climbing destination and bike riding or driving driving the scenic loop are my recommended activities.

  • Mitchell C.
    Feb. 19, 2023

    Searchlight BLM

    Nice big lot with some fire pits

    Perfect for cars, vans, and trucks if you just need a legal place to park. Need to drive some gravel roads to get there. We were all alone when we went to sleep and the only light or noise was from the nearby highway. There’s scattered woody trash in the surrounding land so do your part and start a campfire with it. I found a pallet on the ground on my way in.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Willow Beach, AZ is Road Runner Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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