Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Ariel & John  W.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2020

Pretty views, but buggy, rocky & crowded

Big dispersed camping site right on the southwest corner of Lake Mead. Being the nearest to the NRA entrance from Vegas it gets crowded, especially weekends and holidays. A lot of day-users come to fish. Also very hilly and rocky once you get off the main drag to find a better spot. Common to see 4x4s stuck on the rocky/sandy hills.

Views are pretty, sunsets are nice, and lots to do in the NRA. Lots of stone fire rings all over. There are dumpsters at the main lot. There are also water-fill, trash and dump stations at nearby campgrounds you can use for free.

Donkeys and coyotes everywhere. Supposed to be bighorn sheep, too, but we haven’t seen any here yet. Also gets quite buggy, flies, gnats and mosquitos. Good cell service. Not our favorite dispersed site but it has its charms, including proximity to nearby Henderson/LV, good scenery and good cell service.

There is a NRA entrance fee but free with the America Pass.

  • Review photo of Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area by Ariel & John  W., November 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area by Ariel & John  W., November 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area by Ariel & John  W., November 14, 2020
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