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Dispersed Camping
Gass Peak Rd Camping Area
Gass Peak Rd Camping Area is located near the rugged terrain of the Nevada desert, characterized by rocky landscapes and sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from highs of 100°F in the summer to lows around 30°F in the winter. Nearby attractions include the scenic views of Gass Peak and the recreational opportunities at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.
Description
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Desert National Wildlife Range
Gass Peak Road Branching off of Mormon Well Road, Gass Peak Road takes you on an out and back through the Las Vegas Range. Four-wheel drive (4WD) is needed beyond Quail Springs Road, approximately 9 miles (14 km) after the Mormon Well Road turnoff.
Access gate may close at sunset and reopens at sunrise. Be advised if planning as a destination between sunset and sunrise.
Gass Peak Named for Octavius Decatur Gass, an early settler of the Las Vegas Valley, Gass Peak is the highest point of the Las Vegas Range. Standing at 6,943 feet (2,116 m), the peak offers spectacular views of both the bustling city to the south and the vast wilderness to the north.
Location
Gass Peak Rd Camping Area is located in Nevada
Coordinates
36.437244819136254 N
115.28183482432702 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 users
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 44 min from Las Vegas
- 2 hrs 23 min from St. George
- 3 hrs 12 min from Lake Havasu City
- 4 hrs 36 min from Prescott Valley
