Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping, near Mountain Springs, Nevada, offers a unique outdoor experience for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. This area is perfect for campers who appreciate a bit of solitude, with numerous spots tucked away among the vegetation, providing a sense of privacy and connection to nature.

Visitors often rave about the stunning scenery, especially at higher elevations where the views are spectacular. The terrain is varied, with some sites being easily accessible while others may require a bit of off-road driving. As one camper noted, “There are several spots to camp. Beautiful sight.” Just keep in mind that this location doesn’t have amenities like drinking water or toilets, so come prepared.

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, Lovell Canyon is a great base for exploring the surrounding areas, including Red Rock Canyon and even Las Vegas, which is just an hour away. Campers have mentioned that the area is generally quiet, with the soothing sounds of nature, and the nights are often filled with the distant calls of coyotes. Just remember to pack out what you pack in, as there are no trash facilities here. 

Whether you're in a van, RV, or tent, Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping is a solid choice for a peaceful getaway surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

A large part of the Spring Mountains is remote and undeveloped. Visitors can venture out and set up camp in these remote areas with just a little planning from the guidelines below The best known areas in the Spring Mountains include Mack's Canyon, Champion Road, and Lovell Canyon but those can get crowded in warm weather. Dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. Many people drive or hike out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find a clearing or a spot with a nice view or good shade. Do not drive on meadows to access your camping site. Drive on existing roads to prevent resource damage. Dispersed camping is allowed outside a one-mile perimeter away from campgrounds and 100 feet from any stream or spring. To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway. How to Pick a Campsite If you are going to an area where others have camped before, pick a site that has been used before. Plants, soil and wildlife are impacted by new campsites so using existing ones will minimize your impact in the forest. If there is no existing campsite, then follow these Leave No Trace guidelines. \- Camp on bare soil if possible, to avoid damage or killing plants and grass. Do NOT camp within 100 feet of any water source, as plants near water are especially fragile. \- Do not camp in the middle of a clearing or meadow; try to make your campsite less visible so that other visitors will see a "wild" setting \- Do not try to level or dig trenches in the ground at your campsite. Pick a tent site that is already level with good drainage. Going to the Bathroom in the Woods Dispersed camping means no bathrooms and no outhouses. That means extra care has to be taken in disposing of human waste. To dispose of feces, dig a hole six (6) inches deep at least 100 feet away from any water source. When you are done, fill the hole with the dirt you dug up and take your toilet paper with you to dispose of in a proper waste container. A ziplock bag is helpful for this. Never defecate or leave toilet paper on top of the ground since it could easily get into the local water source and contaminate it. Treating Your Water We used to be able to take a cup and drink directly out of the sparkling creek, a rushing waterfall, or a clear, deep lake. There is NO safe water source anymore. With an increasing population and visitation to the Spring Mountains, water sources have been contaminated with invisible micro-organisms that can make people very ill and even kill them in some cases. Giardia is a common contamination that has been spread through improper toileting and wild animals to many water sources. It will cause diarrhea, cramping, and other physical problems. The only way to ensure that water from any undeveloped source is safe is to treat it. That means heating it until it comes to a rolling boil, using water purification tablets or a water purification filter. Water from faucets in developed recreation areas has been tested and treated and is safe to use without treating.

Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping (Spring Mountain)

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The Best Camping Near Blue Diamond, Nevada

I love the canyon and mountains here. There’s hiking nearby farther in the canyon and has never been an issue finding a spot for or Sprinter here.

Our Go To spot when around Las Vegas

Basically the whole road is campable. Wash, little trails, back in areas, little pull outs. All kinds of places. Quiet and dark. Few people travel the road. There is 5G service as long as you stay on the highway side of the hill. 

No resources whatsoever. 100% off grid. 

Boondocking 

This was my first time doing a dispersed campsite and I have no complaints! It was relatively quiet and very peaceful at night. The spots are pretty well spread out to give you the most privacy you’d need and there is great cell reception out here. We heard all kinds of wildlife at night, coyotes were the ones to stick out the most with all their howling. I would comeback!

Amazing. Quiet. Relaxing

Lots of great spots. There were plenty of people camping out here last night but we found a private turn off with epic Mountain View’s. Paved road with dirt road turn-offs. No facilities. Many spots had fire rings. 

Close to Vegas but out of the Fray

Sites are spread out far enough apart that you’re not right on top of any other parties. We went out on a Friday and our first-pick site was taken but our second one was quite nice. We were up on a hill over looking the drive in and to the other side you could see far down into the valley. The sites are surrounded by various mountains and hills that are spectacular to look at and provide for a beautiful sunset view. No amenities so bring all you need and pack out everything. We picked up quite a bit of previous people’s trash so make sure you bring bags and keep the area clean. Can get windy there too so be prepared. 

Gorgeous camping

Quiet, secluded spot between Las Vegas and Pahrump Nevada. First come, first served but it was very quiet when we were there. The Boondocking experience is my favorite part of camping/travelling and this was a great spot. Spent 2 weeks here and didn't come in contact with anybody! Other people were there but all well dispersed.  

GPS Coordinates Latitude, Longitude: 36.0430242°,-115.6175106°  
Our elevation was about 6,000 ft   
No services but also no Fee (Free)   
Hiking for days

My favorite boondocking site

This campground was very easy to find and well maintained. We stayed there on a day that was 111 degrees in Vegas but the night was perfect because it’s in the canyon. There were plenty of spots which made it enjoyable to not have any stress of finding a good spot. We could see some people far in the distance but it certainly wasn’t a bother. We loved this place and would go back! 

Great spot

Super cool hidden gem in the desert that’s for sure. Summertime gets a little tooooo hot but it’s perfect any other time throughout the year. It’s all dispersed so find a spot you like and enjoy!! Free camping!!! Winner!!! Make sure you build a good fire ring and make sure to put your fire completely out. Safety first! It’s Always best to take care of Mother Nature. If you have a 4x4 you can get to a much secluded area. If you don’t which we don’t have a 4x4  but we can make it pretty cool places so we’re happy. 

Dope little hidden gem

Plenty of spots available down the path. The first 100 feet of the road is rough then it smooths out. Only went about .5 mile back and saw at least 10 spots to pick from. Super peaceful and quiet at night. Had plenty of AT&amp;T signal to work remotely. No amenities or close by so be sure to come prepared. Pack out what you brought!  

Great hidden spot

This area is very close to amazing red rock hiking. Once you turn onto the Lovell Canyon Road, you go up about 3 miles and turn left. I went through a few sites, went up to a small dirt road, turned right, went down a very, very narrow road to find this site. Gorgeous sunsets, beautiful sunrises, is very quiet and not many critters at all.￼ The turn off into this camping area can be quite busy that’s why it’s best to continue on through those first 10 sites until you find a small dirt road and turn right to find more seclusion. You can hear people but you can’t see them. 


Gorgeous solitude and a clean site!

There are several sites to camp through the valley area just off the main road. It’s gets busy on the weekends but if you look enough you can still find a site in a somewhat secluded area. Nice and quiet and easy to get to.

Good desert camping. 

We arrived late in the evening and needed a place to stop, so seeing the good reviews chose this area. It may be that all of the better spots were already taken.  While secluded and quiet, we noticed quite a bit of trash, toilet paper and broken glass. We woke up to some great views!

Good in a pinch

There are several spots along Lovell Canyon Rd that you can disperse camp at. If you want to get more than 30 feet off the road then you won't want to do it in an RV, the roads are rough. I came on a Sunday in October and there quite a few people camped along here so grab one of the first that you see. Use the satellite view in Google Maps to find some clearings in the brush. The main road is not very active at night so it's a pretty peaceful sleep.

Dry camping with great views

It was fun with lots of random trails that took you to all kinds of beautiful locations. 

Camped here when it finally snowed! 

I found a nice little spot in the big open area.  Just me and my dog for a night to get me through to Red Rock. 

Nice Disperse Camping

Pro/Con @ Bottom
Originally I was trying to camp at established sites in Valley of Fire or Red rock but they were full, so came here as a last resort. 

It's a beautifully rugged area, lots of pull of camp sites spread around. Can be busy and harder to find spots, but further back should have spots. Bring water and your own supplies, only complaints are it can be loud due to off-roaders and the ground is very rocky, tent floors can be pokey.

Pro: 
Beautiful terrain
Private
Not too hot
Some shade
Free

Con:
Off-roaders can be loud at times 
Not ideal for tents persay
No water or hookups
Not super close to towns

Didn't Intend To Be Here But Oops

Is this vegas or Oregon??  Beautiful trees and hiking! Camping was quiet and safe. 

Mountains!

Pros: Love this place. Tons of scenery and wild life. Very quiet and pitch dark with no moon.

Cons: 4x4 speeders on the road.  Rangers and fire dept can be a bit nosy and each one says their own rules... But the office says 14 out 14 in. While rebuilding my vintage trailer I stayed here and it was ratty. Day 10  Ranger told me I had to leave and write me a ticket if I came back. Knowing the rules I came back and continue and every time I've had a someone slow drive or stop at my camp. Even now in my 40ft bus. 

I love the area and am a local so of course I go monthly. It's always about 15 degrees lower than Vegas temp. About 40mins to the strip and 25min to nearest gas. Good cell service depending on spot.

Hidden gem

This place has road side camp sites that are well spread out. Perfect for a night or two. No bathrooms or facilities but that wasn’t a problem

Road side sites

This is a great little getaway outside of las vegas and pahrump. After a few miles in, you hit some trees and cooler weather. Stayed for one night, but will definitely be going back. You can ride around on toys and there are several hiking trails. Fire pits only. Some you can park a rig next to, of various sizes, and some require a short walk with a tent. 

Quick getaway

We had a good time here. Camp spots are fairly spread out and mostly flat. We camp with travel trailer so we stay closer to the road but it's not busy. Trying to take it up the dirt roads was a bit rugged so we came back down. Beautiful scenery. Quiet. Temps cooler than in town. Some off road vehicles, but not a problem for us. Last time we were there someone had left a bunch of trash so that part wasn't cool. We had cell service.

Nice out of town spot.

Wonderful dispersed camping. Good gravel roads and Picturesque views everywhere you turn. About 15 degrees cooler than vegas and good cell coverage

Stunning views, escape from Vegas heat

Prefect place to get away from Vegas.  Many places for camping and easy to pull a trailer.  Main road mostly paved. Other roads were dirt but well maintained and manageable. Lots of turn offs to disperse camp from main road.  Be cautious, there were a couple of groups of campers off the main road that were target shooting into the woodline. If you come across the Red Rock canyon area. Rocky mt gap is the trail you can take to come across the mt in a high clearance 4wd vehicle. Mainly a jeep or something not to wide/long. My truck couldn't get pass some tight areas, so had to turn around.  

Great for dispersed tent or small rv

We tried for a spot the first warm day of spring and had to drive for a while to find a spot, ended up in a cool valley with a beautiful sunrise view. It got cold fast though and we weren’t prepared! 

Great views

So peaceful and quiet. So birds I haven’t seen in long time , found a path that lead to hidden river , caught 24” trout of some kind . Tasted fine with garlic AND LEMON IN FOIL. CANT MISS THIS PLCE LITTLY WINDY. 

Time of my life 

Camp anywhere along the road. It's dispersed and no facilities. The further from the highway you are, the safer you'll be.

Great overflow camping for when Red Rock is full.

Instead of paying for a hotel we came and camped here. The view at some campsites are pretty wonderful, although nothing breath taking. Lots of off roading traffic coming in and out, met a few really grumpy people, but like I said it’s great if you just need a place to crash. 

Perfect if you need to crash after a night in Vegas 

Stick to the paved road and then find a turn off. There were quite a few other campers but your easily able to find a spot. I would recommend driving at minimum 10-15 mins in down the paved road before finding a turn off. The higher ground spots have the best views! 

These mountains are a surprisingly cool view.

Surprisingly cool 

Plenty of pull offs and spots. Views were great and a quiet spot! Verizon and Google Fi signal... Enough to hotspot and work from most areas. Will definitely be back! As another review mentioned - the higher you go the better the viewa.

Easy dispersed camping

Great dispersed site that is easy to get to no matter your vehicle type. The road up to the campground is paved. There are a few toilets in the way up but none in the actually campground. 

Quiet and accessible 

First time going and will definitely return. You will need a vehicle that can handle a bumpy road if you want to travel further down to find a nice spot. There was plenty of spots for us to choose, zero neighbors around us camping. I was disappointed with the amount of trash left behind and the broken glass. We took out as much trash as we could but the broken glass was difficult to take all out. Bring a tarp to put under your tent to protect the bottom. There is no bathrooms or water so come prepared and please pack out your toilet paper and bury your waste. 

C C Springs Group Camping - Lovell Canyon

We spent a few nights in Vegas and ended up staying here on our way out. Easy to get to - no problems finding a spot in our Promaster 2WD van. Plenty of spaces away from others just off the paved road. Great spot to park for a night or 2. 

Nice Dispersed area outside of Vegas

Man what a site! went on a saturday and was worried i wouldn’t find a spot, lots of places to camp along the road but they were all taken. ended up driving all the way to the end of the dirt road (at crossroads where the main paved road bends to the right) and found a downright beautiful viewpoint to camp at with nobody else around. the road was a bit rough but my subaru outback did just fine. 
also pretty good cell service for t mobile
Great spot and super close to calico basin if ur a climber, check out the kraft boulders they are truly world class.

Killer spot

This is a great place to camp. There are plenty of sites with privacy. I found a site with alot of interesting vegetation and the road into the camping area is well maintained. It's one of the best places I've camped for free.

Lovell canyon

This area was very populated and it was difficult to find a good spot. We ended up taking an OHV road to find a good location. When we did, it was perfect. Previous fire ring and very spacious. 

Definitely recommend getting in early and having a high clearance vehicle to take the back roads. 



Populated

We got there late on a Friday night, so it was pretty full and we had to drive a bit to find a spot that was open. You could see and hear neighbors. It was great for the night, had a cool breeze. Really close to vegas so if you wanna camp and then go into city, would definitely recommend this spot.


Nice camping spot

Awesome camp sites. Came in from the west on Bench planning on going to Zion early morning. Headed east toward Zion in the morning and road is rough. Luckily have 4x4 but no way a normal sedan can make it up or down the east side from Apple Valley of Bench. 

Watch out when heading east on Bench Rd

Love camping in Lovell Canyon. Great spots and usually something good available. The views are great here. 

Great place

We stayed at 36.076792,-115.565461 for three nights mid week in mid October.  This particular spot is right off the paved road and easily accessible to most vehicles.  We had no trouble in our 26ft Class C.  We also saw a lot of vans and RVs just staying along small pullouts along the road, which wouldn't be ideal but it works fine.  

  

We walked around along the deeper forest roads and found so many more established sites.  Mostly those were only accessible via a jeep or truck but a few could be reached by larger clunkier vehicles as well.

  

The area was so quiet and peaceful, though there were plenty of other campers about.  Everyone stayed a good distance from each other and nobody was obnoxious or loud.

  

Some trash, but we've seen worse.

  

No services here, no toilets or trash, so please clean up after yourself.

  

Good cell signal for Verizon and ATT, though the ATT phone would randomly lose service now and then and would have to be restarted to find the connection again.  Just past this spot is when you start to lose signal as you head down into the canyon.

  

Nights were very quiet, except for the coyotes singing.

  

No shooting is allowed in this area, and we didn't hear any gunfire when we were there, but there were plenty of old bullet casings all over the ground.

Endless Number of Boondock Spots

Directions using the app were really good.  It was busier than I expected mid-week, both stays.  Stayed two separate nights a week apart.  As a single lady out on her own, I did feel pretty safe but made sure I had cell service at the sites I choose just in case. 

4WD isn’t a must for all sites but to get out on some of the side roads most sedans wouldn’t have the clearance.  

AT&amp;T service was spotty but had 2 bars (enough for texting) during my stay.  

Great Location and Privacy

Easy to find campground and easy to get to. Away from everyone and super quiet while being close to vegas!

Amazing

Be prepared to hunt for a good spot when the weather is nice. There are many pull off areas along the main road but they fill up quickly. We ended up in a flat canyon area at the bottom of the road which wasn’t bad and had plenty of room but not a great view since we were in the bottom of the canyon. No cell service. 

Dispersed Camping

Great spot for whatever you are camping in. Lots of spots. Got there after dark and found a spot with no problem. Spectacular scenery, especially at the top. A little bumpy, but our Airstream Interstate X had no problem. Plenty of spots for big rigs. 

Awesome and Free!

Search for a clean area. Up higher. Seems like lower down people leave a mess. 

Moto camping

We arrived before sunset, full of small spots along the road, which allows everyone to have their own space surrounded by vegetation.
We have a van, it is easy to leave the main concrete road to enter the pitches, some are bumpier than others. The sites I saw were clean with leftover campfire pits.
I recommend this spot, it is specific to Death Valley and located 30 minutes from Red Rock or 1 hour from Las Vegas.
For the night of May 2, no problem with the wind, very good weather conditions

Several campsites demarcated by vegetation, very pleasant and lots of possibilities

Stayed for one night during the week and wasn't surprised by the higher traffic based on the other reviews. Nice spot to get out of the heat and enjoy the beautiful terrain. 

Gorgeous

There are several spots to camp. Beautiful sight.

Easy access

This is my third night of 5.  Every night has been very quiet.  There are campers around but you barely hear them or see them during the day.  At night you could sometimes catch a light.  T-Mobile cell service for the phone calls is great for data it's. Almost done existent.  I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

Very quiet totally private

I often stop here when I’m near Vegas. It’s mostly quiet except for holiday weekends. Places to hike and wonderful views. No amenities, pack it in and Pack it out. 

Peaceful, wonderful scenery 

Great views for sunrise and sunset. Dispersed camping with plenty of space between sites. Rock fire rings but expect no facilities. We only stayed one night but would stay here again! Cell service was excellent. 

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