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Front Sight Campground

Bureau of Land Management oversees Front Sight Campground, a dispersed camping area located seven miles from Highway 160 on BLM land. The campground sits adjacent to an active gun range, meaning campers will hear gunfire during their stay. A large flat area accommodates big rigs and provides existing fire pits for visitors.

The paved road entrance allows easy access with minimal obstacles to navigate. Multiple off-road trails branch out from the main camping area, supporting ATV and equestrian activities. A secondary road leads east to more secluded spots better suited for truck and trailer combinations rather than large motorhomes. Services remain 25 minutes away, requiring campers to plan accordingly for supplies and fuel.

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Map & DirectionsFront Sight Campground is located in Nevada near Pahrump

Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

36.02962731 N
115.8796505 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

1 hr 3 min from Las Vegas, NV
2 hrs 33 min from St. George, UT
3 hrs 4 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
4 hrs 11 min from Bakersfield, CA

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Savannah A.

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Reviewed Jan. 20, 2025

Very flat huge open spot for camping!

This is next door to an active gun range. You will hear gunfire. If that makes you uncomfortable, you should not plan on staying here.

Just outside of the facility is a massive flat area for camping and parking. It is on BLM land, however, if you plan on staying here I recommend giving security a heads up. Knowing this is BLM land they should not give you a hard time, but if they do, remind them of your right to stay on public lands, or give them the info to call the local Blm office.

** There are no services nearby! The nearest gas station is 25 minutes away.**

The location is about 7 mi from highway 160. It's about 25 minutes to Pahrump, and about 40 minutes to the outskirts of Vegas.

The entrance and exit off of the paved road is easy with very little obstacles to maneuver. There are existing fire pits too. There are a ton of off-roading trails in the area, and I hear this area is incredible for spotting reptiles and desert tortoises.

From the main camping area there is a road that heads slightly East to an additional area with another set of secluded spots. These more secluded spots are not for big motorhomes IMO, though a truck and trailer should be okay to get out there.

I stayed here for a few days in January and was impressed with the peace and quiet (I was the only one here) and sweeping Mountain views.

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