Toiyabe National Forest manages Blue Tree Group Camp, a free drive-in site tucked into the fir-lined terrain of Lee Canyon above Las Vegas. Despite the name, individual campers are welcome here without a group reservation. The layout consists of small dirt roads branching off the main route, each with pull-out spots, some fitted with rock fire pits. Sites sit close to one another across the road, so privacy is limited, though the tree cover between spots helps.
Cell service is inconsistent. T-Mobile users have reported one or two bars of 4G LTE, while Verizon has essentially no coverage at camp, though driving about ten minutes down the road typically restores a signal. Flies are a noted presence in summer, particularly around food. Campers with 4WD have more flexibility to push deeper in and find roomier spots, while sedans can manage the road but may find it rough in places. Front-facing spots fill up on weekends, so arriving mid-week helps. Nearby trailheads bring a mix of hikers, runners, and off-road riders through the area, so expect some activity.
The Sawmill Day Use Area, reachable on foot or by a short drive, has bathrooms that Jamie H. calls "the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen." Fire restrictions vary by season and are posted at the camp entrance with yellow flags in the fire pits as reminders. Campers looking for a quieter dispersed setup nearby can consider Champion Road Dispersed Campsites or Spring Mountains Dispersed. The 14-day stay limit applies, and checking current fire restrictions before departure is worth the effort.
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Map & DirectionsBlue Tree Group Camp is located in Nevada near Mount Charleston
Coordinates
36.361895110942726 N
115.63500946764579 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 8/7/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/18/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/7/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 8/7/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/18/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
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Drive Time
- 28 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hrs 7 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 56 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 4 hrs 37 min from Bakersfield, CA














