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Desert Campsite The Pads

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Desert Campsite The Pads is located in Nevada, featuring flat desert terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from highs of 100°F in summer to lows of 30°F in winter. Nearby, visitors can explore Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Spring Mountain Ranch State Park.

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Location

Desert Campsite The Pads is located in Nevada

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Coordinates

36.25995331641536 N
115.86770683313053 W

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 12/11/25
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    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 12/11/25
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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2 Reviews

TThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2025

On the way to Vegas

It's actually no longer an official campground, but free camping on the grounds is possible without any problems. Nature is slowly reclaiming the individual spots, though. The pitches for RVs, cars, or tents are still available, so you can park horizontally relatively easily. Water and dump hookups are no longer in operation. In the distance, you can see mountain formations. Two-wheelers can access this area without any problems. We didn't have internet with T-Mobile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Desert Campsite The Pads?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Desert Campsite The Pads, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Desert Campsite The Pads have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Desert Campsite The Pads does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Desert Campsite The Pads?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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