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Amargosa Valley Rest Area

Travelers need a convenient overnight stop between Las Vegas and Death Valley will find Amargosa Valley Rest Area positioned directly off Highway 95. This Bureau of Land Management facility operates year-round and accommodates RVs up to 65 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections.

The campground consists of a graded gravel parking area with basic amenities including restrooms, drinking water, and a dump station. Road noise from Highway 95 carries across the site, though several reviewers note it becomes manageable at night. Cell service works well here, with multiple carriers reporting strong reception. Two gas stations and a small diner provide immediate access to fuel and basic supplies.

Jeff L. describes the setup accurately: "this is basically a large gravel parking area." The facility includes picnic tables and maintains clean restrooms, though they're described as functional rather than luxurious. A large dirt lot across the highway offers additional parking space for those seeking more distance from the main road traffic.

The location serves as a practical base camp for exploring Death Valley, with DeathValley Camp located just under five miles south for campers wanting a more remote desert experience.

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Location

Public Campground

Amargosa Valley Rest Area is located in Nevada

Directions

At jct US 95 & Hwy 373 (Lathrop Wells).

Coordinates

36.64305094 N
116.40017836 W

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Excellent Coverage
Verified by 29 users
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Good Coverage
Verified by 26 users
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Connectivity

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Verified by 29 users
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VerizonLTE
Good Coverage
Verified by 26 users
Last on 4/28/26
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Verified by 30 users
Last on 4/28/26

Access

Drive-In
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Site Types

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Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
WiFi
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
50 Amp Hookups
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General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 2 min from Las Vegas, NV
2 hrs 41 min from St. George, UT
4 hrs 14 min from Bakersfield, CA
5 hrs 16 min from Visalia, CA

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8 Reviews

A basic overnight stopping point offering essential amenities like restrooms and water in an uncrowded setting. Some highway noise is present but generally manageable for short stays.

William J.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 29, 2026

Nosey but nice.

Two very tired campers found the rest area delightful. Pulled in at about 2030 and put the slide out out. Had a beer and bite to eat and hit the hay. It is noisy but I can sleep in a riot. My wife but her earplugs in and we both slept like babies. The restrooms are not fancy but are kept serviceable if you need one. Truckstop nearby by with fuel and essentials. Fireworks and a brothel across the street if those are your needs. In late March the weather was great with a gentle breeze blowing in the windows and rocking us to sleep.

Month of VisitMarch

Jackson D.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2023

Basic Rest Stop Good for One Night Passing Through

Great place for a quick stop and rest. Dirt lot and is free to park without hookups. Near the road so there is some noise, but it's free so hard to complain. Nice facilities.

Month of VisitJuly

Bill A.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 21, 2023

Rest for the night on 95

Nothing special about the rest area, has picnic tables and restrooms, but pretty small parking area. Across the highway is a large flat dirt lot we parked in away from the rest area and a lot more parking space. 3 bars on Verizon signal. There is also a rv park behind the rest area if you need hook up’s.

Sitebig dirt lot

Month of VisitMarch

James W.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 31, 2022

Overnight stop

Good place to pull off Hwy and reest for the night if needed

Month of VisitOctober

Laura M.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 2, 2022

Basic Rest Stop With Some Fun Activities

This is a good place to stop for the night. There are some trees and picnic areas, restrooms, drinking water, and trash bins. There are two gas stations and mini marts, as well as a little diner with some basic food offerings. The Alien Center across the street is kitchy and neat to check out, and they have a restaurant as well. There's also the cathouse, which I'm not sure if it's real or what it is, but it's fun to do photoshoot in front of their signs.

We stayed the night in the big dirt lot across the street from the rest area and further away from the gas station. It was a bit quieter with less traffic in and out, though of course there's still road noise.

Good cell reception for Verizon and att. Overall a good place to stop for the night.

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Month of VisitOctober

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Jeff L.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 23, 2022

Very convenient, nothing fancy but easy to use .

As other reviewers have said, this is basically a large gravel parking area. I really like easy when on a long trip and only stopping for a night’s sleep. I thought it was pretty quiet considering being a few hundred feet from hwy 95.

Month of VisitApril