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Best Tent Camping near Nipton, CA

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301 Reviews of 10 Nipton Campgrounds

  • Paulina B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Casino and RV Park
    Dec. 6, 2024

    Riverside Casino and RV Park

    Best for comfort and casino access

    Don Laughlin’s Riverside RV Park Resort offers a prime location along the Colorado River with convenient access to all the entertainment and amenities of the Riverside Resort.

    The park features spacious, level sites with full hookups and well-maintained facilities, including a laundry room and a dog park.

    Guests can enjoy shuttle service to the casino, restaurants, and movie theater, making it a great blend of outdoor relaxation and vibrant nightlife.

    Its proximity to the river also provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and scenic views, making it an excellent destination for travelers seeking both recreation and comfort.

    Some of the best campground restrooms. Full hookups & affordable long term rates.

  • William J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Casino and RV Park
    Nov. 27, 2024

    Riverside Casino and RV Park

    Choose how you want to camp.

    There are two ways to camp at the Riverside.  There is an RV park across Casino drive with full hook ups and the other amenities' associated with an rv park including propane at the Nov 2024 price of $4.35 a gallon. 

    Across the street in the casino parking lot next to the road is dry camping area. Free for seven days and more if you play the games and get 25 points a week. Numbered spaces that accomodate any size rig.  Upon arrival pick an open site and park.  Go to the group check in desk at the south tower (closet one).  It's just inside the door. They will have security come to your rig and check your vehicle license and insurance are current. Then TAKE THE FORM the officer gives you back to the group check in desk (I know. It's a long walk) to complete your check in.  Oh. And you have to have a casino players card to stay.   Generators from 7 to 10.    Enjoy your stay and good luck

  • Mr.X N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Arizona Charlie's Boulder RV Park
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Arizona Charlie's Boulder RV Park

    WORST RV PARK!!

    This is the worst RV park ever they are infested with cockroaches there's no maintenance whatsoever at the property they don't pick up trash they don't maintain sites they don't mow the grass for the pets it's utterly disgusting the bathroom showers are disgusting patched up drywall crumbling from the shower nozzles. Overall people in the office are rude when you make suggestion.

  • Jami C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Granite Pass in Mojave National Park
    May. 21, 2024

    Granite Pass in Mojave National Park

    Beautiful, but critters and thorns

    Traveling across country, Jeep camping. Spot was perfect and beautiful. Could have been off the road a bit more considering the amount of traffic for such a remote spot. Make sure to wear shoes as there are thorns. Also be ready to wake up to critters (mice? Chipmunks?) running across your exhaust, chewing on their dinner.

  • Hillary T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kokoweef Dispersed Camping
    May. 16, 2024

    Kokoweef Dispersed Camping

    Easy access from I-15

    After climbing the giant hills out of Baker, my 1984 Vanagon was ready for a rest. We pulled off at Bailey Road and it was quickly dirt road, but certainly manageable for any SUV or Truck. After about 10 minutes (3.1 miles) there were campsites. Plenty of spaces and spread out. HOT in the late spring but overnight temperatures were excellent at about 65F.

  • Doc P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Lava Tube Camp
    Apr. 21, 2024

    North Lava Tube Camp

    Perfect desert camping for beginners and families.

    Just 10 miles down a great, stereotypical, paved desert road off of I-15 you’ll find an unmarked turnoff as the road curves. The turnoff quickly becomes a dirt road that runs straight for miles. On the right side is the Mojave National Wilderness and on the left is the Mojave National Preserve where camping is allowed in designated areas only. These are marked pretty well and can easily accommodate groups (see “camping” below). The road is easy (see “Approach” below) and I’d feel comfortable taking a 2wd sedan to at least the first campsite which is only about 200m from the road. Fires are allowed in fire pits only which both sites I saw have.

    Camping There are two designated dispersed campsites that I saw. I didn’t drive much past the second site though the road wasn’t difficult. The sites are well established and well marked. Some places look like they could be campsites but they are marked as “No Camping.” Look for the established areas with a fire pit that have the designated camping signs. They are located next to rock formations that help block the wind and give you a place to get on top of to look around. Watch out for snakes! The first one is maybe 200m down the road on the left. It has a driveway leading to a circular area so it would be good for a pull through camper or two. It’s large enough for a few campers, I’d say, or several vehicles. Pretty ideal if you had a horse trailer (there is not water source) as across the site is a good equestrian/hiking trail. I chose this one because it was actually smaller and I didn’t want to take up the larger second site. The second site is visible from the first but not close enough to interact much. The rock formation is larger, it’s more hidden from the main road, and has more space for vehicles. Better for a group - even a large one. Check the sign on the way into the preserve to make sure fires are allowed that day. Firewood can be purchased at the market in Baker.

    The Approach and Ace Test The exit off of I-15 is convenient - stop in Baker immediately on the right for supplies then right across the interstate is Kellbaker Rd - the paved road that goes through the Mojave. After the mile 10 marker, the road turns right and in the middle of the turn is an unmarked paved driveway. Turn onto that driveway and it becomes a sandy dirt road that runs straight. There are some signs that say “No Motor Vehicles” and “No Camping” but these signs are talking about not leavening the road. You’re fine if you stay on the road. There are some pull offs that look like campsites but they will have rocks across the path and have signs saying no camping. Look for the designated camping signs and pull offs with a fire pit. This road does pass the Ace test for me (Ace was my 216 VW Jetta that I took on roads like this often); however, there are a couple spots toward the second campsite and beyond that I, personally, would do with Ace but if you’re less comfortable, the first campsite is maybe 200m in and any car could make that easily.

    Activities The trails are well marked and one can explore the Lava Tubes which is just across the dirt road and easy access. It’s hot even in spring so bring a lot of water - more than you think you need. WATCH OUT FOR SNAKES. I had a fire and it was great to sit, relax, and stargaze. There isn’t a lot of light pollution so on a clear night, it’s awesome. Further down the paved road, there are other things like more Lava Tubes, some mines, and a trail you can drive along to check out water tanks. I like this camp area because it’s isolated and out of town but close enough to get supplies while allowing access further into the preserve. You can also go check out the World’s Largest Thermometer in Baker as well as an Alien kitsch shop and a few restaurants.

    Weather I was there towards the end of April and it was in the 90’s and sunny during the day, a hot breeze coming from the west. At night, it was clear and starry and a low around 65.

    Cell Service and Other Services I had 3 bars of Verizon LTE and was able to text and send videos and do some of my remote work. There are no amenities; however, Baker is just 10 miles away and has a few gas stations and a market that have pretty much everything from laundry detergent to firewood.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild Horse Road Dispersed
    Apr. 2, 2024

    Wild Horse Road Dispersed

    Beautiful Spot

    Great spot just before Hole in the Wal About 1/4 mile down a road marked “4x4 high clearance only.” But if you’re just hitting the campsite you can make It in a lot less. There’s a turn around there for people towing trailers. No facilities, just a fire ring, red rock peaks and quiet. Absolutely stunning.

  • Christina A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Valley Road
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Sandy Valley Road

    Garbage everywhere

    Lots of spots, but the area is trashed. Garbage all over the place and used tires, looks like folks use this area as a dump. Also looks like there are some folks living in a fifth wheel near the highway.

  • Connor Y.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Highway 93 Dispersed
    Feb. 2, 2024

    Old Highway 93 Dispersed

    Secluded & great views

    Apple Maps wouldn’t get me here. Use google maps instead.

    This is just a little pull off from Old Highway 93. Had to level my truck because there isn’t any flat ground and there unfortunately is a fair amount of trash.

    That being said the views are amazing and it’s extremely secluded if that’s your jam!

    Decent Verizon and T-Mobile coverage. Made it up here in 2wd but there are a few spots where clearance will be your friend.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Creek RV Park
    Jan. 23, 2024

    Silver Creek RV Park

    Quite park

    We stopped here and ended up staying for a week. Jennifer and Jaimi are winderful ladies. They went above and beyond to help us with the area. The maintenance man had to change water spicket and had us going in 15 minutes.

  • Sharon K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mirage RV Resort
    Dec. 25, 2023

    Mirage RV Resort

    I have been here 7years and still love it Tammy a also

    This Place is awesome after 7 years still love it #66

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground
    Dec. 8, 2023

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    Hard to believe how close to Las Vegas this campground is!

    This campground is open September through June and all sites are dry camping. There is a separate area for RVs, trailers, and vans but many camper vans (including ours) were in the tent section. The camper pads in this area are dirt/gravel and not all of them are level but we made it work. Each site has a fire ring, BBQ grill, and picnic table. Some of the sites (but not all) have a covered picnic table and the table is located on a cement pad. 

    There are more than sufficient vault toilets sprinkled throughout the campground and all the ones we used were clean. No showers. No dump station.

    The hosts were great – they are from Minnesota, and it is their third year at this campground. They made daily rounds and were very friendly. 

    This campground is located just outside the park and therefore not subject to the park fees. You will need a timed entry for the 13-mile scenic drive from October through May (but if you enter before 8 am, you will not need it). We had only a fleeting one bar of Verizon cell service. Make sure you make reservations as the campground was full on a Monday night in mid-November.

  • Wayne B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cottonwood Cove Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
    Nov. 9, 2023

    Cottonwood Cove Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Quiet, inexpensive and peaceful

    When we first got here there was no available water ( main water line break) and the bathrooms were closed and they had set up several portable bathrooms. They quickly fixed the water line on day two and bathrooms were re-opened and water was available at the sites. No hook ups, but worth the $20 a night ( must be done online), quiet, peaceful and only a couple other campers here. Walking distance to Lake Mojave ( Sandy beach looks beautiful when you walk up to it, but then you see all the rusty battle caps, bottles, some broken glass, fishing line and trash about) where there is a marina with a store ( pricey as you’d expect). Camp sites aren’t very big, but I had no problem with my 19ft trailer. They have 45 sites ( loops around for easy turn around at top of campground) and ours was level. No camp host here, but service truck drives through at about noon everyday. Trash bins available. Regular flush bathrooms were pretty clean ( no showers).The nights ( sun down here at 4:30pm) are awesome and star gazing is amazing and you can hear coyote’s in the distance. A few palm trees and some sites have nice shade. We had such a nice experience here, we decided to stay an extra night!

  • Thomas R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Creek RV Park
    Nov. 8, 2023

    Silver Creek RV Park

    best park in az, great staff,low monthly rates, well kept up by maintance.

    lived here 2 years and it is the best park in az, staff go out of there way to make me welcome here. wifi with t-mobile is excellent, 300 dn and 100 up. low park monthly rates.

  • Larry L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Beach Rv Park — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
    Nov. 3, 2023

    Willow Beach Rv Park — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Willow Beach Day Trip

    We live in Vegas and took a day trip to fish a little and check out the RV sites. I tried to book a space but this place is so popular they didn't have any open weekend spots until March 2024. We did book a site for April. Plan to fish here more before our camping trip in April. I have been here before and rented a canoe for a few hours. Emerald cove is amazing. The restaurant serves good food and the people working in the store are very friendly and helpful.

  • Larry L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Davis Camp Park - Mohave County
    Nov. 3, 2023

    Davis Camp Park - Mohave County

    Davis Camp Bullhead City AZ

    Spent 4 days here last month and going back next week. Great place to stay during the off season when not crowded. There are 8 spaces with a river view but only have water and electric. Used the park showers to keep from filling our black tank. I do recommend this place.

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Guide to Nipton

Tent camping near Nipton, California offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning desert landscape, with various options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure and tranquility.

Tips for tent camping near Nipton

  • The Mojave National Preserve Black Canyon Equestrian and Group Campground is a great spot for those looking for a peaceful retreat, though it lacks amenities like drinking water and toilets.
  • If you prefer a more secluded experience, consider Mid-Basin Cove, where you can enjoy dispersed camping on the beach, with the added bonus of being able to have fires and bring pets.
  • For a well-reviewed site with basic amenities, Arizona Bay in Lake Mohave offers drinking water, picnic tables, and showers, making it a comfortable choice for families.

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $20

  • Camping at 17 Mile Camp is free, but be aware that access may be blocked off, so check the area before heading out.
  • At Road Runner Cove, you can enjoy a highly rated experience with no fees, allowing for a budget-friendly getaway.
  • For a more developed experience, Big Bend at the Colorado River State Recreation Area offers tent camping with amenities for a fee, making it a convenient option for those who want more comfort.

Tent campers should check out the unique features of these sites

  • The Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is known for its seclusion, perfect for those who want to enjoy nature without distractions.
  • At North Lava Tube Camp, you can explore nearby lava tubes and enjoy the stunning desert vistas, making it an exciting spot for adventurous campers.
  • Sandy Valley Road offers a more rugged experience, but be prepared for rough conditions and limited amenities, ideal for those seeking a true back-to-nature experience.

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