Best Cabin Camping near Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Several cabin options near Lake Mead National Recreation Area give you a chance to sleep indoors while still enjoying Nevada's dramatic desert landscape. At Thousand Trails Las Vegas, the cabins come with real beds and complete kitchens, so you can cook your own meals after a day at the lake. The interiors feel homey but have the basics you need for a comfortable stay. Just down the road, Ridgeview RV Resort rents cabins with good-sized living spaces and reliable air conditioning—something you'll appreciate during hot desert days. From these cabins, you can see the desert mountains and quickly get to the Colorado River when you want to swim or boat. The Hoover Dam sits just a short drive away if you want to mix in some history with your outdoor time. Spring and fall bring the most pleasant weather for cabin camping here, as summer temperatures regularly climb above 100 degrees. You won't have trouble reaching either place by car since the roads are in good shape. Because cabins are limited and many people want them, you should book at least a few months ahead, especially for weekends. Lake Mead cabin camping works well for folks who want outdoor adventures during the day but don't want to sleep in a tent.

Best Cabin Sites Near Lake Mead National Recreation Area (10)

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

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

    "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. "

    "Dispersed spaces asphalt pads, concrete picnic tables, fire rings and gorgeous views. What more can we ask? It’s quiet except for the birds. Quail are everywhere."

    2. Thousand Trails Las Vegas

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

    "I can say, bathrooms stay relatively clean, but good luck getting paper towels, lol if you don’t have insurance don’t even try, $2.00 a load for laundry, staff is helpful and friendly."

    "Expect that you will have to move your truck occasionally so people can park/leave. They have a pool, spa and a dog area."

    3. Happy Trails Campground & Mini Motel

    9 Reviews
    Meadview, AZ
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 564-2241

    $18 - $95 / night

    "Seems like they are working their butts off to provide amazing experiences for their guest... like wild horses and glamping! "

    "Small town, big heart is what comes to mind when I think of Happy Trails. Extremely hospitable hosts, very welcoming, but will respect your space if you’re not feeling chatty."

    4. Meadview RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Meadview, AZ
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 775-2662

    $18 - $150 / night

    "Stumbled upon this gem when trying to get campground (CG) reservations near the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim, but none were to be found."

    "Convenient and safe parking for any size RV with power and water connection, dump station. Manager was very friendly shared lots of useful information. All equipment in a good condition!"

    5. Davis Camp Park - Mohave County

    21 Reviews
    Bullhead City, AZ
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 754-7250

    "Loved being able to set up our Napier Sportz tent with our Subaru at the river's edge on the Colorado River just outside of Bullhead City, Az. (across from Laughlin, NV). So clear!"

    "Who doesn’t love camping and walking straight out to the River at your feet? Literally tent camping is allowed that close. Forgot your ice? They sale that on site as well."

    7. Arrowhead Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    3 Reviews
    Bullhead City, AZ
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8990

    $50 / night

    "I was looking for a remote Cove to set up for a couple nights on Lake Mead and found this little gem off the beaten path but still accessible on a rugged and steeply graded access road."

    "ok, when you drive in from the entrance off of bullhead make sure you keep driving and pass princess cove and just keep driving until you see a paved road on your left..."

    9. Retro Camper with Desert Mountain View

    4 Reviews
    Jean, NV
    47 miles
    +1 (715) 697-8237

    $75 - $85 / night

    "Cozy indoors rustic outdoors. The Pioneer Saloon just a 5 minute walk down the hill. Live music Friday-Sunday. Everyone is friendly. Heather was a great host and always a text away."

    "Nestled against a picturesque desert mountain backdrop, it provides a serene and unforgettable getaway."

    10. Ridgeview RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Bullhead City, AZ
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 754-2595

    "Your away from the hustle and bustle of the river traffic but close enough to still Enjoy."

    "Nice main cabin area with ping pong tables. Pool and spa area are well kept and very nice looking!"

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  • C
    Oct. 17, 2020

    Davis Camp Park - Mohave County

    Waterfront campsites

    Loved being able to set up our Napier Sportz tent with our Subaru at the river's edge on the Colorado River just outside of Bullhead City, Az. (across from Laughlin, NV). So clear! Lots of families with jet skis, which we found entertaining although noisy. We just parked our beach chairs in the water as it was hot!! Bath and showers ok, but a hike up the stairs. Pet friendly, too!

  • Amy G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2025

    Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    In the desert, but feels cozy somehow

    We 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.

  • R
    Feb. 27, 2021

    Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Wonderful!

    Free dump station and potable water. Dispersed spaces asphalt pads, concrete picnic tables, fire rings and gorgeous views. What more can we ask? It’s quiet except for the birds. Quail are everywhere. Close to the water and it’s peacefully quiet.

  • Theresa R.
    Nov. 3, 2020

    Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    The best so far!

    This is by far the best national Park campground we have stayed at. They have planted lots of trees in the campground for shade in the middle of the desert. So from the highway you come in at, it looks like a little oasis in the middle of the desert. We arrived on Wednesday and had about 3/4 of the campground to choose from. There were fire rings, picnic tables, and a trash dumpster, plus clean restrooms. There is a dump station and also fresh water to fill your freshwater tank. No hook ups, so bring everything you need. Highly recommended!

  • J
    Nov. 7, 2021

    Thousand Trails Las Vegas

    Good park for the city.

    This is a Thousand Trails RV Resort located in the city of Las Vegas. The park is large and the sites are pretty tight. It does fit large rigs, but your neighbors are close, and it is FHU. There are a lot of full-timers at this park. The RV resort is decently maintained and has multiple laundry facilities and restrooms. There is a large heated pool and a nice deck area for relaxing. They have large, fenced dog run that could be cleaner. There is also an office and community room where there is live music and other entertainment during the week. This park does have tiny houses for rent and they are well kept. It is in a decent location, close to shopping and casinos. Downtown Las Vegas is just a couple miles away and a quick drive. The resort is located on busy roads which can be noisy at times. There is a ranger station at the entrance and security. The park had some issues with electricity being rewired and they were currently down 86 spots, but we were told they would be fixed soon. Overall, a nice park and a good stay close to everything.

    For videos on this park and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • Alyssa S.
    Apr. 4, 2021

    Thousand Trails Las Vegas

    Typical thousand trails

    This RV park is a typical thousand trails park. Kind of dumpy, super tight spots, not well maintained, and not in the best area. The spots are packed in tight with very little room to park your vehicle. Our spot was next to a fire hydrant so we had a little extra room to park our truck but we were 1 of 2. The spots are gravel and ours was very hard to get level in even with auto level.. we had SO many leveling blocks under the back. No bench, no fire pit, nothing extra. There was trash at our site, which seemed pretty standard. We barely had cell service the whole time (T-Mobile) and there is no free WiFi, it’s extra. We also had to pay extra for a 50 amp site (which was necessary to run our AC because it was so hot). The pool was very small, not heated, deteriorating, but clean at least. There are 3 laundry facilities and only 4 working washers and 4 working dryers in the whole 200+ spot campground spread out over 3 different buildings. This made for long waits to do any laundry. There is no change machine on site and they offer the wash connect app, but the app can’t find 6/8 machines which is a problem. Lots of trailer park looking trailers with junk, trash, and permanent structures built on. The campground is gated which is nice because it’s not in the best area and they have barbed wire around the whole thing.

    Overall, we would stay here again if we had to, because it was free but it is definitely a pretty dumpy campground.

  • M
    Jun. 15, 2021

    Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Beautiful views, clean

    The sites are a first come first served basis. There are paved parking pads, concrete table, bbq grill, and fire rings at each site. View of a canyon stream, some coyotes heard at night. There is a restroom with flushable toilets that are clean. There is a free dump station. Rates are $20 per night, $10 for senior or access pass holders.

  • Brittney  C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 9, 2020

    Davis Camp Park - Mohave County

    Anything and everything

    This camp ground has so much it’s a little village in its own. Who doesn’t love camping and walking straight out to the River at your feet? Literally tent camping is allowed that close. Forgot your ice? They sale that on site as well. They have dump stations for your RVs and fresh water source to Fill up. They have covered tables and bbq grills as well. You can rent cabins that they have available but they are always booked up so if that’s what your after make sure to book in advance. Even if your not camping and you just want to go in it’s ten dollars no matter just so you know. Summer time this place is lines miles long so get there a day early before the weekend starts to save you a little wait. This place you can get to by boat, drive, and even walking. They do have clean bathrooms and it’s Well kept. Keep your food in containers because they have skunks and raccoons.. I know crazy.. little fact the entire Laughlin area has them near the water and hotels because they want a quick meal. AnywAy have proper storage because you may wake up to nothing... really nice place on the water!

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

    Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Relaxing Space

    Of the campgrounds I checked out in this area I found this one to be one of the nicer ones. Unlike some which had a lot of random garbage this one was well maintained and looked like those who stayed respected the area more.

    Sites here were smaller than most but since I stay in a tent of course I had plenty space for my car and tent alike without struggle. I do not see this working well for longer rigs though that need a pull through that is much longer.

    I had plenty of space between me and my neighbor and with some low level brush it stopped any of the brash winds from effecting me at night. I had a picnic table and fire ring, standard to most camping sites and that made for a perfect set up for me as I don't really need all that extra most of the time.

    The weather was nice other than the wind when I was there so I didn't have any reason to need to plug anything in to keep cool but I do know I wouldn't even attempt to stay here after late May it just gets way to hot. Not to mention they do have a lot of snakes in this area when the heat gets to that point, so no thanks!

    The night was quiet, I had read that there were a lot of coyotes but I heard none in the area instead only the sounds of someones RV making a humming noise a few sites over.

    The bathrooms were well kept and there was water scattered throughout the campground which made it easy to access. My only complaint in regard to either of these was that the bathrooms did maybe need a bit of restock, but since I am always prepared that wasn't an issue. I would suggest also always being prepared!

    TIPS:

    • Don't leave trash at your site or food outside of your vehicle if you are in a tent. While I did not hear coyotes others have reported that not to be the case. Many times these animals are out because they smell food and are wanting to look for it.
    • Take advantage of lake views for great sunset pictures. I was so upset by the time I got to my campsite I had used all my battery and missed some of the best views of the day.
    • Check out hiking in this area. One of the best trails nearby is just a couple miles up at White Owl Canyon. It is marked on this map, however if you go and get a map from rangers you will not find the trail, this is because it is a wash area and is closed from time to time. Simply ask for directions to the trailhead when passing though the rangers station.

Guide to Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Cabin camping near Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal getaway for nature lovers and families alike.

Explore the Scenic Beauty of Lake Mead

  • Experience stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere at Happy Trails Campground & Mini Motel, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Grand Canyon West.
  • Nestled near the Colorado River, Meadview RV Park provides a picturesque setting for cabin campers looking to soak in the surrounding landscapes.
  • At Davis Camp Park - Mohave County, enjoy river views and the tranquility of nature while being just a short drive from local attractions.

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Relaxation and Amenities for a Comfortable Stay

  • Ridgeview RV Resort features well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and a pool, ensuring a comfortable stay for cabin campers.
  • Enjoy the convenience of amenities like showers and electric hookups at Thousand Trails Las Vegas, making it easy to unwind after a day of exploration.
  • Experience a cozy atmosphere at Retro Camper with Desert Mountain View, where you can enjoy modern comforts while surrounded by the beauty of the desert.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are included in Lake Mead cabins?

Lake Mead area cabins typically include basic furnishings, beds, and some form of climate control for desert conditions. At Happy Trails Campground & Mini Motel, cabin amenities often include electricity, shade structures, and access to shared facilities like bathrooms with flushable toilets. Many cabins provide picnic tables and fire rings or BBQ grills outside. Some accommodations include kitchen facilities, though amenities vary widely between locations. Most cabins offer parking spaces nearby, and some provide direct views of the surrounding desert landscape and lake access.

Where are the cabins located at Lake Mead National Recreation Area?

Cabin accommodations near Lake Mead can be found at several locations around the recreation area. 22 Vikings Camp and Cabin offers cabin rentals in the Arizona section of Lake Mead. For those looking for cabin-like experiences, Retro Camper with Desert Mountain View provides a unique accommodation option on the Nevada side. Cabins are strategically positioned to offer convenient access to the lake while providing scenic desert vistas.

How much do cabin rentals cost at Lake Mead?

Cabin rental prices at Lake Mead vary seasonally and by amenity level. Basic cabins at locations like Davis Camp Park - Mohave County typically start around $60-80 per night. More amenity-rich options or those with premium lake views can range from $100-150+ nightly. Many locations offer weekly discounts for extended stays. Peak season (spring and fall) generally commands higher rates, while summer heat brings potential discounts. Most require deposits, and cancellation policies vary by location. Booking well in advance is recommended, especially for weekend stays.