Road conditions define the Gold Butte National Monument experience before a campsite is even chosen. The route in starts rough on pavement and gets progressively more demanding on dirt, with reviewers recommending high clearance at minimum and noting that 4x4 helps on the rocky, slow-going sections deeper into the monument. A few Subarus have made it through, but softer shocks may struggle. Whitney Pocket, closer to the entrance, sees more day traffic and OHV use throughout daylight hours, while sites further into the monument tend to stay quieter with fewer neighbors.
Facilities are minimal. Port-a-potties have been spotted near Whitney Pocket, but campers should not count on much else. Cell coverage drops off quickly, and as Meghan B. notes, you often have to "climb a mountain/hill if you need reception." Campfires are permitted, firewood is available, and the site is ADA accessible and pet-friendly. Wind can be a real factor, with at least one visitor cutting sightseeing short because getting out of the vehicle in gusting conditions was too difficult.
The monument sits within camping near BLM Land — Las Vegas Field Office territory, and nearby spots like BLM Whitney Pockets - Falling Man Camp and Whitney Pockets, Nevada give campers options at different access levels. Those who commit to the deeper sections of Gold Butte can expect to largely have the landscape to themselves, making it worth the drive for campers who come prepared.
Description
Gold Butte National Monument ADA Access: No accessibility
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGold Butte National Monument is located in Nevada near Bunkerville
Public CampgroundDirections
From Las Vegas, take Interstate-15 approximately 69 miles north to Exit 112/Riverside Road. Merge onto Riverside Road and travel approximately 17 miles to the Gold Butte Backcountry Byway. Turn right onto the Byway and travel approximately 12 miles to the Monument boundary.
Coordinates
36.61548776 N
114.23246128 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Firewood Available
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from St. George, UT
- 1 hr 33 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 3 hrs 47 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 5 hrs 11 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
