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Best Equestrian Camping near Henderson, NV

134 Reviews

Eight Mile Dispersed Camping near Government Wash offers primitive camping options for equestrians exploring Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The area accommodates both tent campers and those with horses, providing open terrain suitable for setting up temporary corrals or highlines. No permanent horse facilities exist on site, but the expansive desert landscape allows adequate space for separating horses from camping areas. The campground remains accessible year-round with no reservation requirements, though the dirt access roads become impassable during rain. Most equestrians bring their own portable corrals or use trailer tie-outs as no fixed equine infrastructure exists at this location.

Located approximately 10 miles from Boulder Campground, Eight Mile provides strategic positioning for riders wanting to explore Lake Mead's shoreline trails and desert terrain. Horse owners must bring all necessary water for their animals as no drinking water is available on site. The area permits campfires when no fire restrictions are in place, though finding suitable firewood can be challenging in this desert environment. Trailer parking requires careful site selection as the terrain includes steep declines near some areas. The primitive nature of this horse camping area means equestrians must pack out all waste, including manure, as no disposal facilities exist. Nearby Searchlight BLM offers similar dispersed camping with more level terrain for horse trailers on well-maintained gravel roads.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Henderson, Nevada (8)

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

    70 Reviews
    Blue Diamond, NV
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 515-5387

    $12 - $80 / night

    "Summer time might not be the best time to try to camp in southern Nevada but with mild fall and winter this campsite leaves a lot of options for those looking for an outdoor adventure."

    "Great campground really close to Vegas (at night you can see that light beam from the Luxor)."

    2. Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    20 Reviews
    Nellis Air Force Base, NV
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8906

    "Quiet beautifully maintained campground with a dump station, portable water, spigots near restrooms and flush toilets. Firings and picnic tables at each site. Very few sites for rigs over 26’."

    "All sites has prefect views of the surrounding mountains. All sites that are situated on the outer rim of the campground, be weary. Most have a good steep decline not to far away from the pavement."

    3. Desert Eagle RV Park - Military Only

    18 Reviews
    Nellis Air Force Base, NV
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 643-3060

    "Near I-15. Lots of room to walk the dogs, short drive to downtown or the strip."

    "Conveniently located in North Las Vegas..the park has had recent upgrades..well maintained.. clean, nice bath houses."

    4. Eight Mile Dispersed Camping near Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    12 Reviews
    Henderson, NV
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8906

    "While camping at Lake Mead, you can opt to stay in there campground that has electrical hookups, but we prefer to boondock."

    "You could see the lake and it was gorgeous. This particular spot was free, but you still have to pay the fee to get into Lake Mead."

    5. Road Runner Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    Willow Beach, NV
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8990

    "It’s very isolated and secluded and it surrounded by trees. If you can make it you can camp and have A whole lake to yourself. Huge fish everywhere and cliffs to jump from."

    6. Blue Tree Group Camp

    8 Reviews
    Mount Charleston, NV
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 515-5400

    "Small pieces of trash left behind from other people here and there. Some hikes are located very close to camp as well."

    "Lots of open areas with flat grounds for tents and plenty of greenage between other spots and if you have 4 wheel drive you can go pretty much anywhere and find a neat camp spot."

    7. Searchlight BLM

    2 Reviews
    Searchlight, NV
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 515-5000

    "Need to drive some gravel roads to get there. We were all alone when we went to sleep and the only light or noise was from the nearby highway."

    "There was a small group that parked here and went off to ride, then zoomed back and zipped around the hills and jumps in this spot before packing up and going home."

    8. Kokoweef Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Nipton, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (760) 252-6100

    "My 2 wheel drive ford transit barely made it. I wouldn't return without a 4wd truck. There is also no service on t mobile or Verizon. Cool to see the joshua trees, though!

    GPS: 35.441418, -115.507145"

    "This location was secluded and quit when I was there in January. There are at least six nice flat spots with fire rings. There were two burros in the area which were fun to witness."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Henderson, NV

134 Reviews of 8 Henderson Campgrounds

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    So Close, yet So Far

    Quiet beautifully maintained campground with a dump station, portable water, spigots near restrooms and flush toilets. Firings and picnic tables at each site. Very few sites for rigs over 26’. A few larger sites are offered, but be certain to check what size can be accommodated. Most sites are wide enough to park a 26’ trailer and tow vehicle side-by-side. Some vegetation but not much shade. This is the desert! One beautiful trail about a mile and a half long starts behind campsite number 74.Just minutes from the city of Henderson with all the shopping you could ask for and a short distance but LOTS of traffic to the Las Vegas Strip. Hoover Dam is about 30 mins and Valley of Fire 1.3 hours.

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

    Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Every site has amazing views

    This campsite is about 10 miles from the Boulder Campground and RV Village. All sites has prefect views of the surrounding mountains. All sites that are situated on the outer rim of the campground, be weary. Most have a good steep decline not to far away from the pavement. I would just be a little careful with kids or dogs. One section does not allow generators. They do have an on site dump station for rigs. No hookups though.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    Open seasonally for groups or singles

    Summer time might not be the best time to try to camp in southern Nevada but with mild fall and winter this campsite leaves a lot of options for those looking for an outdoor adventure.

    I spent much of early spring at Red Rock enjoying the facilities, the hiking, the vistas and yes the camping. This campground does accept reservations for group sites however individual sites are walk up first come first serve and with those mild weekends they do fill up quickly. Weekdays are suggested if you can make it out as it is a bit easier to get a site during those days.

    One thing most do not consider with camping at this location is the proximity to the Las Vegas strip and all the tourists which that includes. This campsite is coveted and many who wish to venture beyond the brights lights find themselves at this nationally acclaimed facility.

    A few things to also consider before traveling here:

    1- No cell servIce at the campground for any provIder, fact is unless you hike to the peaks you wIll not fInd any cell service for miles.

    2- Campground sometimes appears full when in fact people are parking here instead of camping so do not get turned away without a quick once through the campground itself.

    3- No hookups for electrIcal or water at individual sItes. If you must have power you will want to consider alternative sources.

    RV campers as well as tent campers are able to stay at thIs locatIon however It does sway a bIt more toward tent campIng In way of spacing and availabilIty.

    Cost to camp are $15 for single tent campers like myself. ThIs Includes a pIcnIc table and awning but more Importantly proximity to the park itself. Most don’t inquire about stay length but for a blogger lIke myself I had to know and elected to ask, because who wouldnt want the best vIews In the area as long as possIble! 14 days!!

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    Red Rock Campground

    Great campground really close to Vegas (at night you can see that light beam from the Luxor). It appears that they keep adding more awnings over the picnic tables, and there are nice little benches around the fire rings. No showers, but nice bathrooms and you can get cell service (if that is important to you). There's also a nice grocery store close by. If you are coming to Red Rock to climb, you will have plenty of friends here. There are a couple of nice trails through the dessert, and there are supposed to be big horn sheep but I didn't see any.

  • Michael K.
    Jan. 29, 2021

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    Convenient Desert Getaway

    This campground is an easy few miles outside of the suburbs of Las Vegas. So easy in fact, I needed cell service and was able to drive five minutes to an Albertson’s grocery store parking lot to make a phone call and use the internet browser on my iPhone. As a local I was opposed to this new construction so close to Red Rock for this reason. The park doesn’t feel like a getaway as much as other parks.

    The campground is closed during the summer months when it reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit by 7 AM. We camped in January and it reached the low 60s in the day and dipped to the 30s with rain at night. Spring or fall weather is much better fro tent camping. We were comfortable in an RV.

    Most sites had steel roofed canopies and all had a fire ring and grill. The driving paths are pea gravel and the roads are gravel and desert dirt. They are well maintained and a few years ago benches and railroad timber barriers were installed. Bathrooms were very clean with a bunch of sanitizer and toilet paper. Drinking water spigots were also clean and had good water pressure. No hookups are available for RVs.

    Overall, this campground earned 4 stars because the views weren’t as impressive as the actual park. The park is a very short drive down the road but waking up with beautiful views is something I look for. And the proximity to the city didn’t offer the feeling of isolation I like in a camping trip. It was convenient but the city lights could be seen glowing over the hill and the sky wasn’t as dark for stargazing as I prefer on a camping trip.

    If going here, the park is a world class rock climbing destination and bike riding or driving driving the scenic loop are my recommended activities.

  • Camron C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 20, 2021

    Blue Tree Group Camp

    Great free spot to camp!

    Had an overall good experience camping here! Plenty of spaces, both big and small, with some far enough from the main road so you don’t hear traffic. Small pieces of trash left behind from other people here and there. Some hikes are located very close to camp as well.

    Keep in mind that fires may not be allowed if a No Fire mandate is being enforced. Fire pits in this campsite will have a little yellow flag in them as a reminder as well as a large sign at the entrance to the camp stating the same. This does depend on the season or climate at the time you are going. Small propane stoves for cooking are still allowed nonetheless.

  • Mitchell C.
    Feb. 19, 2023

    Searchlight BLM

    Nice big lot with some fire pits

    Perfect for cars, vans, and trucks if you just need a legal place to park. Need to drive some gravel roads to get there. We were all alone when we went to sleep and the only light or noise was from the nearby highway. There’s scattered woody trash in the surrounding land so do your part and start a campfire with it. I found a pallet on the ground on my way in.

  • Javier L.
    Nov. 9, 2020

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    Scenic Spot

    The campground is good place to spend the night to visit the canyon (as of November 2020 there is a $15 entrance fee & they recommend making reservations prior to visiting). The campground is on a flat stretch of land next to base of canyons. During our stay it was extremely windy knocking over our tent (yup staked down & guy lined).

    At drive up I was starting to feel a little disappointed on how close the neighboring city is, but once you’re at the campground & canyon you forget the city is a five minute drive away. (Reason why I reviewed it 4 vs 5- sorry!)

    Overall great spot for a weekend family trip.

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