A dirt road leads into open terrain within the Desert National Wildlife Range, and the drive in is rough enough to keep crowds thin. This free, dispersed site managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sits north of campgrounds around Las Vegas, with open sightlines toward the city that are visible at night. Cell service is available. One recent reviewer noted the area near the road may have limited space for tents, and late-night OHV traffic has been reported. Bring all supplies, as there are no facilities on site.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGass Peak Rd Camping Area is located in Nevada near Las Vegas
Coordinates
36.437244819136254 N
115.28183482432702 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 1/23/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/14/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/31/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 1/23/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/14/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 7/31/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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, NV
- 2 hrs 23 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 12 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 4 hrs 36 min from Prescott Valley, AZ





