Are you in need of a campground near Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV? Lake Mead National Recreation Area is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
$20 / night
"Being Nevada it was pretty hot and humid next to the lake, but it was actually a good place to camp with plenty of birds, nice flowers and easy access to the lake for swimming, boating, and such."
"Took my kids and my mom camping for a little vacation away from the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. I chose Boulder Beach campground as it was our first time and didn't want to be too far from home."
"You can camp close to the interstate or 3 miles away at the lake. The lake shore gets crowded. The road is bumpy but we saw cars all the way down to the lake."
"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"
"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."
"Beautiful sunsets near waterline. Tent and/or vehicle camping only in this lower area. RV camping up on hill side. Fishing good. Hiking good. Lots of birds and some coyotes. Watch your small pets!"
"There are trash dumpsters at the entrance to the dispersed camping area and we saw BLM folks out patrolling. Many off road paths around to take your jeep or side by side. "
"These are closest to the lake, but when we visited, lake mead was very low, so the shoreline was about 1/4 mile away. Sites had decent spacing."
"Store, propane and great views of Lake Mead. If you are able to reserve a rv pad nearest the lake, you will be in for a treat. All spots have full hookup and picnic table."
$80 / night
"The pin took us off-road to a private BLM spot that went to a dead end in which you can get out of your vehicles and hike .8 miles down to the river."
"Located 45 minutes outside of Vegas, Emerald Cave is an absolute beauty. If you’re looking to get out of the city, enjoy the nice weather and warm lake water, this is the place for you."
"We came in December and even with the cold weather we really enjoyed the MTB trails directly behind the RV park. Short walk to shopping. The park was very clean and the people super nice."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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’."
TravelerWe love it here! Some sites have a gazebo. Handicapped sites are available, all sites have a picnic table, firepit, accessible well water, clean restrooms and concrete pads to park rv's.
ScoutThe stay here was great, I went during the week so it was not busy. I had a great time but it isn’t called the Valley of Fire for no reason it was boiling even at night. However the bathrooms were clean and I felt safe.
RangerWe stayed here back in November 2021 and really enjoyed this campground. It was clean and well kept. The sites were paved and level. No electric at site but a dump station and fresh water was available and use of generators was allowed
ScoutFriendly staff, pool, gym, wifi, and clean washrooms for a reasonable price
TravelerVery basic. Spots to pull over, make fire, sleep and leave. Dirt rd. Easy to maneuver.
TravelerAbout 18 miles on a dirt road! But well worth it. The road is very easy to maneuver and any vehicle can get there. Crystal clear water. Amazing experience. Heard a donkey somewhere close by but never came over to hang out.
TravelerWe took our camper van down to the water. About 3 miles on the dirt road. Some spots are bumpy but we made it without ever getting stuck. Beautiful view. Worth it.
LegendThis campsite, based on view, seclusion and amazing-ness in general gets 5 stars for sure. Getting there is something you really have to want to do. The road is about 3 miles, but takes about 25 minutes to traverse. It's hilly, bumpy and holey. High clearance vehicle suggested, but we made it in a Kia Soul! Yes we did.
Suggestion: Very long bumpy road - so do this in the daytime unless you have a high clearance vehicle. You need to be able to see the road, the holes and the edges.
The road is long, but very worth it if you want to have an amazing sun set, sunrise, water view and "peace". As a side note - there are wild burros in the area left over from mining many years ago - the miners "let them go" and they thrived in the area! We had two that visited us (please don't feed them!) and were a delightful change of wildlife from the bears and deer we are used to back home. You could hear them "talking" near the water later that eve.
There IS a bathroom here! Very rare for dispersed camping. And this is truly dispersed. Although there are suggested spots based on fire ring location, you can drop anywhere. The bathroom is a vault toilet with a door (take your own TP) and there is men's and women's sides. Even a trash can.
Close to the water you may be on a slope if you are not sleeping in a van or RV. But up higher (we could see the water, but were up the hill) it was flat for a tent. No issues.
I'd love to come back here again - but maybe next time not in a Kia Soul.
LegendWe landed in Vegas and headed straight out of the city to this campground. I booked it online, not ever having seen it in person, but I'd stay again in an instant.
We had site 23 - very shaded and "green" - site 24 (not ours) was very open to the desert.
There is a no generator section meant for tents, but we didn't stay there as it seemed fully booked so I picked an RV/tent site at the far end. And it was lovely. The site was in the middle of a turn around, so we were in the "donut center" so to speak and it was quiet, shaded and beautiful. Lot of palms and oleander that gave a lot of privacy. A short walk to the bathroom (hundred yards maybe?) but they were clean and the toilets were the flush kind, not pit kind. Drinking water was available too. There were fire pits at each site and a picnic table. Our site - and I assume most - were dirt/sand mix that made for easy tent set up. But don't count on getting your stakes into the ground. There were a lot of small rocks around the site - obviously used by many campers to "stake out" the tent with. We did so as well.
The campground as a whole was a short drive off the main road, but very easy to get to.
Absolutely I'd stay here again.
Camping near Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to suit your needs.
Camping near Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation. With the right preparation, you can enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a wide range of camping options, with 107 campgrounds and RV parks near Lake Mead National Recreation Area and 39 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lake Mead National Recreation Area is Boulder Beach Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area with a 4.4-star rating from 67 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 39 free dispersed camping spots near Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
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