The sound of water flowing through the wash creates a natural soundtrack at this National Park Service campground, where palm trees and oleander bushes provide unexpected greenery in the Nevada desert. Las Vegas Bay Campground sits within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, offering 89 sites accessible by car just 20 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip yet feeling completely removed from city life.
Sites vary significantly in character and exposure. Site 23 offers heavy shade and privacy, while neighboring sites remain more open to desert views. Most campsites cluster around turn-around areas, with the central locations providing natural windbreaks from brush and vegetation. "There were a lot of small rocks around the site - obviously used by many campers to 'stake out' the tent with," notes Amy G., highlighting the sandy soil that makes traditional tent stakes challenging. Fire rings and picnic tables come standard, with sites accommodating RVs up to 26 feet on paved parking pads.
The campground includes flush toilets, drinking water spigots, and a dump station for RVs. Cell service reaches most areas. A dedicated no-generator section caters to tent campers seeking quieter conditions. Several sites overlook the canyon wash, where "spectacular views of the stream" provide visual interest along with the flowing water sounds. Coyotes and owls call at night, though wildlife encounters typically involve animals moving away from human activity.
Reservations open 15 days in advance through the National Park Service, though first-come sites often remain available outside peak periods. The $20 nightly fee drops to $10 for senior or access pass holders, payable at the entrance station. A trail behind site 74 extends about 1.5 miles into the surrounding landscape. Summer temperatures exceed 100 degrees, making fall through spring the preferred camping seasons for most visitors.
For those exploring the broader region, campgrounds near Lake Mead National Recreation Area provide additional options throughout this expansive recreation area.
Description
Las Vegas Bay Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas on the western edge of the park and has lush vegetation that shades nearly every campsite. There is a mix of palm trees, oleanders, mature cottonwood trees and native vegetation that also helps provide privacy between sites. Wildlife in the area includes many species of birds and lizards along with antelope squirrels and the occasional coyote.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLas Vegas Bay Campground is located in Nevada near Nellis Air Force Base
Directions
Located just minutes from Las Vegas off Lakeshore Road near Henderson, NV. Take Lake Mead Parkway east to the entrance. Follow the road about 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Las Vegas Bay access road and take your first left onto Las Vegas Bay Campground Road. You will arrive at the campground in approximately one mile.
Address
601 Nevada Way
Boulder city, NV 89005
Coordinates
36.127845 N
114.87257 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 5/10/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 5/10/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/10/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 5/10/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 19 usersLast on 5/10/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 5/10/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 36 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 1 hr 58 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 8 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 3 hrs 26 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
















































