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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Boulder City, NV

1,099 Reviews

Canyon Trail RV Park accommodates pets throughout their clean Boulder City property, featuring full hookups for RVs and nearby mountain biking trails directly behind the park. Both Boulder Oaks RV Resort and Las Vegas KOA Journey at Sam's Town welcome pets with full-service amenities. Dogs can join their owners at dispersed camping sites around Lake Mead National Recreation Area, including Kingman Wash and El Dorado Dry Lake Bed. The park remains consistently clean with separate lock codes for men's and women's bathrooms, making pet owners feel secure during their stay. Free camping options maintain a pet-friendly policy, though most lack drinking water and hookup services.

Black Canyon of the Colorado River offers backcountry camping with dogs on both Arizona and Nevada sides of the river, accessible via kayak from Willow Beach marina. Numerous hiking trails welcome leashed pets, with several campgrounds positioned near trail systems. Campers should prepare for potentially windy conditions and rapid water level changes when the Hoover Dam releases water. The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area campground allows pets with established fire rings, picnic tables and drinking water available while maintaining a trash collection system. Dispersed camping areas like Arizona Hot Springs provide more primitive options for adventurous pet owners seeking solitude with their animals, though carrying adequate water supplies remains essential in this desert environment.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Boulder City, Nevada (81)

    1. Kingman Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    50 Reviews
    Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
    18 miles

    "Vault toilets were clean, donkeys were adorable, and coyotes were plentiful and bold-watch smaller pets close after dusk. Chose this spot for nearby hike to Arizona Hot Sorings, which was INCREDIBLE."

    "Took my 2wd on the road there a couple times, ok if youre an experienced driver but still rough on suspension...Was able to get a shady in AM spot off the shore of the lake, away from the hustle and bustle"

    2. Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort

    42 Reviews
    Henderson, NV
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 260-2000

    "Bit close to the neighbors but not super tight.  Good cell service on T-Mobile and AT&T.  Laundry room clean with plenty of washer/dryers."

    "The entrance is attractive. Huge park with over 800 spots. Hard to see numbers after dark so make sure you have your map and know the street names to turn on."

    3. Las Vegas KOA Journey at Sam's Town

    40 Reviews
    Henderson, NV
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 454-8055

    "This KOA is right off the Highway with easy parking for all sizes, 15 minutes from Vegas strip and there is a casino right next to us too."

    "This was refreshing as we got a late start to our trip and arrived in around 8pm. Most campgrounds this would be considered after hours."

    4. Canyon Trail RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Boulder City, NV
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-1200

    "Prefect midway stop between Vegas and Lake Mead. The park is extremely clean and has everything you need. The front office staff is very friendly and helpful."

    "Very close to downtown Boulder City."

    5. Boulder Beach Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    67 Reviews
    Temple Bar Marina, AZ
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8906

    $20 / night

    "Boulder city is a great town to resupply and outfit."

    "Arrived here after an adventure drive from Washington, camping along the way. We have family in Boulder City and having the space 46 at Boulder Beach was fabulous."

    6. Las Vegas RV Resort

    23 Reviews
    Henderson, NV
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 451-8005

    $33 - $88 / night

    "They seem to cater to people with dogs because there is an area with three large fenced in areas to play with a fourth area as a long run. These areas are cleaned and maintained daily."

    "Multiple dog areas, including a large, multi-run area."

    7. El Dorado Dry Lake Bed

    2 Reviews
    Boulder City, NV
    2 miles

    8. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    71 Reviews
    Blue Diamond, NV
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 515-5387

    $12 - $80 / night

    "It’s an easy drive from Los Angeles. We stopped right off the freeway at the super Walmart for supplies and then the campsite was only about 15min from there."

    "I stayed in Vegas for several months and found this to be one of my homes away from home. Sure I was close but I also wanted to get out of the house and camp where the weather was nice."

    9. Arizona Hot Springs — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Willow Beach, AZ
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8990

    "Arizona Hot Springs is located at Mile Marker 4 US 93 South Of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, NV 89005. Those directions will take you to the parking lot trailhead."

    "You can either hike in or boat in to get to this location. We kayak in to set up camp for the night. There is a rustic toilet you can use, no water available other than the river."

    10. Thousand Trails Las Vegas

    21 Reviews
    Nellis Air Force Base, NV
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "They have a pool, spa and a dog area. It is centrally located and eat to get to the strip for some great food and fun."

    "Nice place, close to everything in Vegas. Helpful staff!"

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  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Knob Hill BLM Dispersed Camping

    Not heavily used

    One of the best things about Nevada and Arizona are the numerous areas which offer dispersed camping. There are a lot of BLM lands in the area as well as Recreational areas so it is really quite easy to find a place if you are willing to look. Since I have several full-time friends who spend the maximum of 2 weeks at each site before moving on, someone suggested I check this space out when I was on a trip to Nelson, NV.

    It was along the same stretch of highway and not very far away at all. While it was vast and open, there wasn't a whole lot to really say about it other than just that, it is what you make it when you visit.

    So what is the benefit of staying at one of these remote locations you might ask? It is about 45 minutes from Vegas, so that isn't terrible if you want to go into the city itself and explore, but part of what makes these spaces a bit more exciting is that they are removed from everything.

    I took a moment when I was there to check the basics like what is there to do closely that does not involved the city itself. I could quickly see why my friends recommended this location because it was not far from Lake Mead Recreational Area in an area which was a non-pay station entrance, it was relatively close to Searchlight and not terribly far from Boulder City so if you did need supplies you could easily get out to get them without issue and I think the most intriguing was the proximity not just to Nelson Ghost Town, which is free, but also the many abandoned and never sealed mines.

    Lots of activities in the area to keep you busy. Sure it doesn't have amenities but it was a perfect canvas for making the world around you all yours. The friend which recommended it also happens to meet up with other full timers at locations like this so they have a sense of community so I could see how something like this would be a perfect space for that kind of traveling community to set up and enjoy.

    TIPS:

    • Be able to sustain fully off grid living. There is plenty of sunshine to keep your solar panels full.

    • Check out the surroundings and bring a motor bike if you have one to explore so you will not have more options for driving around some of the more remote areas.

    • Be careful of mines, though they are fun to explore, some of these are not as stable, I would check out the one just past Nelson which is more heavily trafficked and also stable.

  • Strykher V.
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Fletcher View

    Lovely Little Campsite

    Our first time camping in Nevada, and first time camping for my son. It's only 40 mins away from us. We went there the weekend before my son's school starts as last hurrah. It was a great way to scape Vegas heat. It hits 64 Lows during early morning and up to 78 on daytime. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. I got lucky getting a FF site #6. I went on Friday afternoon and came back Saturday morning to book it for two nights. Left early Sunday evening. 

    Although most people has trailers and RVs, we had a 9 person tent and plenty of fun. The site we got was perfectly closed to the restroom which was a plus since my brother was on crutches. Site has 30A, 50A,110 Power. Water spigot was also just a step away from the site. There's a little creek on the side, but dried up for summer. Water might be on during rainy days or when snow melts. It's by the side of the highway so you will hear some loud cars time to time, but not too bothersome. It's very quite at night, except for the soothing cricket sounds.

    We will be back for sure!

  • T K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Canyon Trail RV Park

    Great staff and location

    Prefect midway stop between Vegas and Lake Mead. The park is extremely clean and has everything you need. The front office staff is very friendly and helpful. Full hookups, pool, spa, and a close proximity to Vegas and the lake. Boulder City is a great little town to visit and see the sights.

  • J
    Oct. 24, 2021

    Canyon Trail RV Park

    Neat and clean RV resort.

    Very neat and clean resort. Bathrooms were spotless and had separate lock codes for men & women. Pool was open (late Oct). Contactless checkin. Our map & receipt was taped to the office window. Full hookups. Electric pedestal was a bit old but the 50amp socket inside was brand new. Very close to downtown Boulder City.

  • Jim S.
    Apr. 15, 2023

    Boulder Beach Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Spring Time Boulder Beach

    Arrived here after an adventure drive from Washington, camping along the way.

    We have family in Boulder City and having the space 46 at Boulder Beach was fabulous.

    Could hang with family, then head back to the Campground. Beautiful area, Campground is fabulous, very quite actually. Desert flowers in bloom. Able to do some Day Triping around the area. Great location.

  • Brittney C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2020

    Canyon Trail RV Park

    Clean and cute

    Little western theme going on here and was completely packed but well maintained. 15 minute drive to lake mead and 5 minute drive to the main street of Boulder City. Albertsons, auto zone, and a variety of food options near by. Firewood was available for sale on site as well. Dump station and plenty of trash cans through this property. AAA discounts as well. You pull your rv through a little gravel parking place and the streets are nicely paved. There is hooks up for power. Clean showers, bathrooms and a nice swimming pool.

  • Doug M.
    Apr. 11, 2023

    Canyon Trail RV Park

    Great location has everything you need

    Located right off the main drag in Boulder City minutes from the Hoover dam, great hiking, natural hot springs, Vegas is just 30+ minutes away, Nelson Ghost Town. Amenities are clean they have space for small and big rigs of all types. Management is friendly, laundry, hot tub, and several bathrooms throughout.

  • Colette K.
    Sep. 26, 2018

    Duck Creek RV Park & Resort

    Duck Creek RV Park & Resort

    Very clean & popular with asphalt roadways, newer RVs, long-term & short-term stays, store, restrooms with showers, pool & spa, and dog park.  Easy access to downtown Las Vegas and nearby major shopping and casinos.

Guide to Boulder City

If you're looking for a pet-friendly camping experience near Boulder City, Nevada, there are several great options that cater to both you and your furry friends.

Dog owners appreciate the amenities at these campgrounds

  • The Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort offers a range of amenities including electric hookups and a market, making it a convenient choice for pet owners.
  • At Las Vegas KOA at Sam's Town, you’ll find a friendly atmosphere with a pool and spa area, perfect for relaxing after a day of adventures with your dog.
  • Desert Sands RV Resort features a clean environment with a clubhouse and laundry facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your pet.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Boulder City

Tips for camping with dogs near Boulder City

  • Always keep your dog on a leash while at the Las Vegas RV Resort to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, especially during hot days at Road Runner RV Park, where temperatures can soar.
  • Make sure to clean up after your dog to maintain the cleanliness of the campgrounds, such as at Thousand Trails Las Vegas, which is known for its well-kept facilities.

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Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Boulder City, NV?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Boulder City, NV is Kingman Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area with a 4.5-star rating from 50 reviews.

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