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"Find the first road adjacent to the white cross memorial."
"It’s not too close to the highway and the road next to the campground is pretty quiet. There were about 5 other vehicles when we arrived on Saturday night - just 1 other on Sunday night."
"Felt like you were in the middle of nowhere but when we woke there were hikers close by and then a jeep safari came through!! All good though and stunning location."
"Very little noise from the nearby state route, though there was more light pollution than we expected. For its proximity to Vegas (1/2 hour) and LA (4.5 hours), it was a hidden gem!"
"My 2 wheel drive ford transit barely made it. I wouldn't return without a 4wd truck. There is also no service on t mobile or Verizon. Cool to see the joshua trees, though!
GPS: 35.441418, -115.507145"
"This location was secluded and quit when I was there in January. There are at least six nice flat spots with fire rings. There were two burros in the area which were fun to witness."
"Just a short way outside of Las Vegas stands an area known for a very unique and signature piece of art "Seven Magic Mountains" just off I-15 toward California a small turn off leads to a huge piece of"
"Didn't have to drive as far aspin. Saw RV and others on left after signs. Few turnouts then none. Big dump trucks coming out. One flashed brights at me idk why."
$25 / night
"The only thing that might remind you of civilization is the distant glow of interstate trucks moving along the highway which cuts through the Mojave National Preserve some 30 miles distant. "
"Situated on a high vantage point the sites offer options to observe the vastness of this desert plain."
$20 / night
"Look for a spot on the outside of the loop - some of them have amazing views out over the adjacent hills. I highly recommend this campground."
"views of the surrounding mountains."
$12 - $80 / night
"Great campground really close to Vegas (at night you can see that light beam from the Luxor)."
"This campground is an easy few miles outside of the suburbs of Las Vegas."
"It's a beautifully rugged area, lots of pull of camp sites spread around. Can be busy and harder to find spots, but further back should have spots."
"This is a great little getaway outside of las vegas and pahrump. After a few miles in, you hit some trees and cooler weather. Stayed for one night, but will definitely be going back."
"Oasis is a great location to spend a night or two if you want to jaunt into Vegas for bit. It’s also very central as an overnight for heading into Utah or Nevada from SoCal."
"This place is an Oasis, away from the hustle and bustle. Refill propane on-site. The only negative thing is they do not provide valet trash pickup(as mentioned by a staff member)."
GuideThere are some soft sand spots. Pretty wide open spots. No services. Cell service. It was very windy, and sand everywhere, so only stayed here for 2 nights.
TravelerJust a big asphalt lot. There is a small pool and pet relief area.
TravelerNeeded a place to best the heat while passing through Vegas, was a good 20 degrees cooler . Pretty busy area with alot of campers who may live there. If you have 4x4 and some clearance you can offroad to some pretty interesting spots up the mountain. All in all a quiet and cool night.
GuideYou'd think that being nestled in the Red Rock canyon area the views from here would be amazing. Maybe they are in one or two spots, but nothing of the sort in the RV area.
I choose the RV spots since they seemed the furthest from what is a dense camping area; made to feel more so since there are no trees or anything to block the views of your neighbors 15 feet away. To call these RV spaces would be a stretch. It was a gravel parking lot with picnic tables and a few fire pits. And again, with no views at all since it's in a bit of a bowl shaped recess.
No cellular service until you get a mile closer to the highway, so be prepared to go off line.
I will compliment the bathroom as being adequate.
No host on site. That didn't matter to us.
Conditions in the region change fast and can be extreme. Be prepared.
The access to mountain bike trails was nice, even though we had to cross into some disallowed spaces to access them.
LegendBeautiful area just outside of Laughlin, Nevada. Right on a Cove of Lake Mead. Four Mile unpaved Road to get down to the lake and anywhere between 15 to 20 camping spots depending on group size. Small boat launch for jet skis but not for bigger boats. Do not recommend trying to take anything bigger than a 35 ft RV down there. Two vault toilets and a garbage dumpster. Road is recently grated and other than a little bit of noise until 10:00 p.m., a great place for a night or several. Stay limit here is 7 days. I arrived Friday at 3:00 p.m. and found the last spot.
GuideThere's nothing striking about this dispersed area, but it's a nice place to stay for a night or two. Longer, if you want to day-trip around the Preserve. And Baker is just down the road for gas, water, groceries, restaurants. It's plain, but we liked it.
GuideStayed here many times in the past several months worth of dates spread over 2005-2007, 2013, 2018, and 2025. Nice upgrades since my first stays including the shaded structure spots.
This place is clean, a bit noisy, and very busy (busy-ness, loudness, light pollution are my reasons for only 3 stars).
I don’t remember hearing the gun range in the past but heard it each time I stayed recently (8 nights Mar-May 2025).
Typically booked but have been able to find a spot that was unoccupied (but reserved by someone else) by coming in late night/early morning; 5/5 on that this season.
ScoutWe had a 21 inch trailer, we got there. Slowly.
ScoutJust pulled in here looks really peaceful and quiet away from the highway should be a restful night
Camping near Nipton, California, offers a unique experience in the Mojave Desert, where you can enjoy stunning landscapes and starry nights. Whether you’re looking for a quiet spot to unwind or an adventurous getaway, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Nipton, California, is a fantastic way to connect with nature and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re in a tent or an RV, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful desert landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Nipton, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 104 campgrounds and RV parks near Nipton, CA and 46 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Nipton, CA is Mojave Cross Dispersed — Mojave National Preserve with a 4.8-star rating from 22 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 46 free dispersed camping spots near Nipton, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Nipton, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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