Looking for the ultimate RV camping experience near Lake Mead National Recreation Area? Find the best information on RV campgrounds near Lake Mead National Recreation Area, including sites, reviews, and tips. Each RV campsite offers quick access to one or more of Lake Mead National Recreation Area's most popular destinations.
Lake Mead's Boulder Beach area offers many things to see and do. Whether youd rather go sightseeing, tour Hoover Dam, go shopping, visit historic Boulder City or try your luck in Las Vegas, Lake Mead RV Village at Boulder Beach is conveniently located to a variety of attractions. Theres a lot going on around Lake Mead RV Village, so set up camp and discover this diverse and historically significant area, while enjoying your stay on the shores of Lake Mead.
Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina at Lake Mohave is a premier destination for houseboat rentals, watercraft rentals, camping and includes a spacious rv park. We are conveniently located on the Colorado River and just a short drive from Laughlin, Nevada. Our resort and marina have lakeside accommodations, a full-service rv park, nearby campground facilities and a variety of boat rentals. Visit us at Lake Mohave and experience the getaway of a lifetime.
Circus Circus RV Park is located within walking distance of The Strip as well as Circus Circus to enjoy all the amenities of the property, and Las Vegas. The RV Park has 170 big-rig sites with full hookups, featuring 60-80 foot pull-thrus with grass, patios, outdoor furniture and FREE Wi-Fi service. Our park has a great room to watch big-screen TV’s and relax in this comfy setting, or utilize the pool facilities complete with hot tub. If you are traveling with a pet, we offer an off-leash dog park and a FREE dog wash.
Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, located within steps away, features The Adventuredome, the largest indoor theme park, a Midway Arcade with FREE daily Circus acts, award-winning restaurants, gaming and more. If you are looking for a Las Vegas camping experience complete with all the amenities, the RV Park at Circus Circus is the best place to stay!
$46 - $63 / night
This Rv haul in/ haul out space is Huge! Picnic table, bbq, Lit Pathways- 1 to a Star Gazing Lounge Area the other to a bench swing. Fire pit, space for large RV ( no hookups) and towed vehicles, boats , Razors, Atvs,etc. Very Close to Grand Canyon Skywalk, Cowboy ranch with restaurant/ nightly campfire cowboy sing-along, 7 miles to town with gas,propane, bar, 3 restaurants, an ice cream shop, 2 hours from Las Vegas, 1.3 hours to Laughlin, 1 hour to Kingman ( closest town with supermarket, shopping, hospitals, etc.) There is a Family Dollar down the main road, lake Mead boat launch 10 miles, septic and water fill free public station 7 miles at a overlook, and the best parts are the mountain ( back side of Grand Canyon)view, in a National Joshua Tree forest, the most beautiful epic sunsets and full moon rise and the abundant stars and galaxy above from site!!
$30 - $40 / night
The Katherine Landing RV campsites come complete with water, sewer and electrical hook-ups. All spaces have the option of household current, 30 amp, or 50 amp power. Laundry, restroom and shower facilities are available on site. All spaces are back-in with the largest space accommodating a 40 RV. For a Lake Mohave camping adventure in the comfort of your own rig, the RV campsites at Katherine Landing offer all the connections you need!
Boulder Beach Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas along the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead. Its open year-round and features large paved sites that can accommodate tents or large RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campsites. Temperatures usually surpass 100F (37C) degrees June-August. In May and September, daytime highs are around 90F (32C). October-April, temperatures are much cooler. Lows can dip to freezing temps December-February. The area averages 4 inches of rain each year. There is lush vegetation that provides shade, and many sites have pristine views of the lake. Boulder Beach is about a 20-minute walk from the campground.
When you stay at Boulder Beach Campground, youll have access to many recreation opportunities. Boulder Beach, Special Events Beach, Canoe/Kayak Beach and PWC Beach are 1-2 miles away. At these locations you can swim, kayak and jetski. If you prefer to explore the park on land, the River Mountains Loop Trail passes right by the campground. This paved trail is more than 30 miles long and leads to the Historic Railroad Tunnell Trail near the Alan Bible Visitor Center. Other nearby amenities include the Hemenway Harbor Fishing Pier and boat launch ramp. At the Las Vegas Boat Harbor or Lake Mead Marina you can rent a boat for a few hours or dine at the docks. Lake Mead Cruises is also nearby and offers cruises seasonally on the lake to the Hoover Dam and back. ~Air tour noise may be present at times throughout the day. Please check the park website at www.nps.gov/lake for updates on amenity closures.
Boulder Beach Campground is like an oasis, because of the lush vegetation that shades nearly every campsite. There is a mix of palm trees, oleanders, mature cottonwood trees and native vegetation that also helps provide privacy between sites. Most campsites offer views of Lake Mead, Fortification Hill and the River Mountains. Wildlife in the area includes many species of birds and lizards along with antelope squirrels and the coyotes.
The Hoover Dam is just minutes to the south along U.S. Highway 93. Nearby Boulder City has multiple dining, shopping and adventure options.
Please have cancellations processed in the system in advance of your visit when you can so that others may enjoy that site.
$20 / night
With 379 full hook-up sites and accommodations for 100-plus feet, we are overwhelmingly the first choice for RV camping in the Las Vegas region. All sites have 30 and 50 AMP connections for recreational vehicles. And, the only Adult-Only RV Resort in Las Vegas! Also, all sites can be rented daily or monthly, where you can choose from standard, deluxe, premium, and XL sites. Please note that we are an ADULTS ONLY resort. RVs must be fully self-contained with a grey and black water holding tank. Our Entry sites are full-hook up back-in sites located near the entrance before the Patrol Shack. Pet Friendly. RV's must be 20 years or newer.
$32 - $85 / night
Las Vegas RV camping is about more than just nightlife and stage productions; it's about experiencing the desert in a new and exciting way. Shaded by oak and manzanita trees, our RV camp in Nevada offers a peaceful preserve and a dramatic contrast to "The Strip" just six miles away. When you choose our Las Vegas RV Camp in southern Nevada, you will enjoy returning to this quiet retreat after visiting the "Entertainment Capital of the World". If you're up for a different form of recreation, you'll appreciate the "natural highs" of the mountains, cliffs and valleys that surround the Las Vegas RV camping grounds. Lake Mead is a popular spot for fishing, swimming and water skiing, and the famous Hoover Dam offers public tours and scenic viewpoints just a few miles away from our RV camp in Nevada's gorgeous desert region. Desert RV Camp in Nevada Whether you're planning a retreat for a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Las Vegas RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
Legend
They have bathrooms, showers, RV hook ups, laundry and propane services. A lot of people I believe reside here long term, but if your trying to see the back side of Grand Canyon this is your spot. Across the street is a neat turquoise store you should check out and they have property for cheap out there.. you see signs the entire drive... nothing special but if you need it than it’s here...
Guide
This park has great proximity to Vegas action and is centrally located for day trips around the area. Staff and security are excellent. Layout of the park and sites are extremely small, and amenities are limited. Plan on spending time out and about enjoying what Vegas has to offer. See more details: https://ourepicfieldtrip.com/2020/02/22/thousand-trails-las-vegas-rv-resort-las-vegas-nv-campground-review/
Ranger
Don Laughlin’s Riverside RV Park Resort offers a prime location along the Colorado River with convenient access to all the entertainment and amenities of the Riverside Resort.
The park features spacious, level sites with full hookups and well-maintained facilities, including a laundry room and a dog park.
Guests can enjoy shuttle service to the casino, restaurants, and movie theater, making it a great blend of outdoor relaxation and vibrant nightlife.
Its proximity to the river also provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and scenic views, making it an excellent destination for travelers seeking both recreation and comfort.
Some of the best campground restrooms. Full hookups & affordable long term rates.
GuideThis 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.
Legend
Many older RV's with long-term stays. However, it is an interesting old place... with Pittman General Store & Café, pool with outside walls, full hook-ups, laundry, mail service, security, and adults only. Easy access to downtown Las Vegas, with nearby shopping malls and casinos.
ScoutHad a great experience at thousand trails las vegas, it was our first rv park stay and the maiden voyage for our new (to us) pop-up trailer. Very clean facilities, friendly people and helpful staff. Bathroom stalls were very small but still a great stay overall
Legend
Ok so first of all this isn’t the best part of town so make sure you lock up. Short term, overnight and long term availability. Super nice people. Plenty of space for your camper and a vehicle. Full hook ups Clean pool Laundry facilities Nearby to hotels and restaurants Overall decent place that will always have availability
LegendGranted, the only other Thousand Trails I stayed at was in Acton, CA. It was in a lush green/wooded area and it was well maintained. This place was pretty tight to move around and the spots are not the greatest size. Starts off at $51 a night but has all the usually Thousand Trails amenities. I did notice they do upcharge a few bucks if you are using 50amp. They do have full hookups and cabins on site. Area not the greatest, but you must go through the gate to get inside, so a little secure. When you are entering in the park, just be mindful that you have to turn right after a yellow mobile home parts store. The driveway is a little hidden.
Legend
Full hook-up RV park, with no shade structures and no picnic tables. Guests may use hotel amenities including pool. Arizona Charlie's is a popular local hotel & casino, with easy access to downtown Las Vegas and nearby major thoroughfares.
Legend
Ranger Review: Midland X-Talker Two-way Radios at Cottonwood Cove Lower Campground, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
CAMPGROUND REVIEW
Cottonwood Cove Lower Campground is located 14 miles east of Searchlight, NV, on the shores of Lake Mohave. The decent into Cottonwood Cove is quite dramatic (about 2900 ft), for which the roadside cactus can attest, as the types of cacti change even with the slightest elevation change.
The "lower" in Cottonwood Cove Lower Campground's name characterizes it's lower elevation compared to the "upper" campground, which naturally has higher elevation.
Cottonwood Cove Lower Campground is included in Lake Mead National Recreation Area campgrounds, and keeping with their custom, all sites are first come first serve. The Cottonwood Cove area has low elevation, at about 650 feet above sea level, which means it gets very hot during the late spring, summer, and early fall months.
Only a few of the 45 sites have shady cottonwood trees, and there are only uncovered picnic tables, so come prepared with a shade canopy for much needed relief! There are beautiful views of Lake Mohave, three very clean restroom buildings (no showers), water on taps, and fire rings at every site. There is an RV dump station located near the entrance to the Upper Campground (although the Upper Campground is closed).
The Lower Campground is situated behind a hill, which obstructs cell service. Walking only a short distance to the marina area, you'll find a strong 4G signal. The park service provides fee-based internet at the campground, but we didn't try it.
Cottonwood Cove has a full service boat marina, gas, motel, RV resort (with full hook-ups), watercraft rentals/supplies, sandy beach, and shaded picnic tables with BBQs.
Here's a drive-along tour of Cottonwood Cove Lower Campground: https://youtu.be/s6AQ6KqtxPg
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this campground. It was a peaceful place, with jackrabbits, a couple of hungry ducks, many songbirds, and the stars at night were bright & beautiful. 4 stars (not 5 stars due to lack of provided shade).
PRODUCT REVIEW
As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. While camping at Cottonwood Cove Lower Campground, we tested Midland X-Talker Two-way Radios (model T51).
https://midlandusa.com/product/x-talker-t51vp/
Camping in an isolated area behind a large hill was the perfect place to review these radios. However, with the hill as an obstruction our range was limited. [Note: We also tried these radios at home, and our maximum range was 3 small neighborhood blocks. Perhaps to achieve the maximum range of "28 miles," you'd need to be on the open ocean on a calm day or out on a very flat prairie.]
Here's a video demonstration of the Midland X-Talker Two-way Radios:
As you can see in our review video, we compared the Midland radios with a very inexpensive set. Midland's quality is far superior.
The Midland's instruction booklet is easy to follow, buttons are easy to operate, radio is comfortable to hold, and the belt clip is very tight (exercise care unlatching to prevent breaking). And… the NOAA Weather Radio scan was our biggest surprise, as you'll see in this video:
The radios can be charged while positioned on the charging stand or via a charging cord plugged directly into the radio and to an electrical source (such as a portable power bank).
Overall, we are very impressed with the clear reception and convenience of the Midland X-Talker Two-way Radios. We are looking forward to using these radios during our future no-cell service camping, fishing, and hiking adventures. 5 stars
Guide
Had a wonderful stay at this RV park. Has a wonderful staff and very friendly. Full hook-ups make the stay very convenient and comfortable, not only the cost is very reasonable. Dogs enjoyed the dog park and the old farm equipment made the place very rustic.
Legend
This is more of a month to month residential RV park if you check in with Mike who runs the place and your in a bind I’m sure he will work with you for weekly or whatever you may need. But super clean, full hook ups, and they have a pool.
LegendTried to inquire some information but not able to get anybody in front office. Was told another resident that lots are for purchase. Place used to be called Red Mountain RV Resort. Each lot was customized, so not sure if you are able to purchase daily. Recommend contacting park for more info. They did have pool, laundry facilities and full hookups.
TravelerNice friendly people, Good Sam Discount, AAA Discount, AARP Discount, Military And First Responder Discount . Clean, security 24 hours, Laundry Room, Bath House, pool area, TV Room. Full hook ups 50 amps available. Easy pull through sites, this is my third time here. They have daily, weekly, and monthly prices.
Ranger
5 Stars!! Wonderful staff, Full hook ups, Pool, Hot Tub, Laundry, Club house. All Very clean. Security at gate to make you feel secure while in Las Vegas. We had our E-bike stolen while parked on Strip in oversized lot. So we parked at the Las Vegas RV park for the week and Uber to the hotel for convention.
GuideWe are fairly new to the Thousand Trails membership and started our travels in August 2020 with our first stop at Tall Chief near Seattle. We jumped between TT campgrounds all year. Every person we met gave us great recommendations. But, when we mentioned we were staying here everyone always scrunched their faces and said to stay somewhere else. We stay for free with TT so figured it couldn't be THAT bad. We were wrong... this place is pretty rough and should probably lose it's TT designation.
I will say the staff were all friendly enough but still pretty gruff at best. The park itself is bad. The walls around the premises are just cinder block with barbed wire at the top with trash blowing in the wind on them. The neighborhood itself looks a bit sketchy but it is adjacent to a hotel, a large retirement community, and a few businesses. So I don't think it's as sketch as it looks at first glance.
The bathrooms look pretty run down and the park was pretty ripped up for construction. Hopefully it hasn't been sitting that way for long. The pool didn't look very inviting. The place definitely isn't secure. You can just drive right on in at any time. There were a LOT of busted up RVs and travel trailers. Some even had sides replaced with plywood. Many spots were filled with garbage. Some spaces had 3-5 cars parked at them. For a Thousand Trails there doesn't appear to be any requirements on what is allowed to be parked here. If Thousand Trails wants people to actually join TT you'd think they'd want their parks to look nice enough to even want to join. (Thousand Trails marketing materials were even being used to board up windows).
All-in-all, if this is where people stay full time to live and work then it's fantastic there are decent places. RVs and travel trailers need places to be parked. It should not have a Thousand Trails designation though unless it meets that standard in my opinion.
ScoutThis 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.
Traveler
My husband and I stayed here with our dog and cat and had an amazing time. We stayed at the south beach area , dry camping, and we were the only people out there! It was very peaceful and safe. They have quarter operated showers and laundry on site as well. They offer a wide variety of ways to stay also. There are cabins, full hookup sites, long term sites and dry camping.
Traveler
The RV park was easily accessed from the interstate fairly close to the road but very nice lots of trees the staff was very friendly and except Good Sam
GuideThere are two ways to camp at the Riverside. There is an RV park across Casino drive with full hook ups and the other amenities' associated with an rv park including propane at the Nov 2024 price of $4.35 a gallon.
Across the street in the casino parking lot next to the road is dry camping area. Free for seven days and more if you play the games and get 25 points a week. Numbered spaces that accomodate any size rig. Upon arrival pick an open site and park. Go to the group check in desk at the south tower (closet one). It's just inside the door. They will have security come to your rig and check your vehicle license and insurance are current. Then TAKE THE FORM the officer gives you back to the group check in desk (I know. It's a long walk) to complete your check in. Oh. And you have to have a casino players card to stay. Generators from 7 to 10. Enjoy your stay and good luck
LegendDon Laughlin knows how to do things right.
he has a HUGE, spotless, massive, 740 Space, RV Park.
The good news is its Open 365 days a year, Riverside RV Park offers amazing views of mountains, sunrises, and sunsets. each space includes full hook-up and 30 or 50 amp service.
The RV Park Staff are on it, nice and ready to help. It gets hot here... but thank goodness they have a pool. All types of pools, some for adults and some for families.
They have a lot of amenities plus if you want to gamble walk across the street to his casino and spend it on up. Rentals from boats to jetskis are all nearby.
They have taxi boat services if you want to get over to the Arizona side of the river.
on top of that, they do offer a 24-hour shuttle for RV Park Guests.
They do have mail services I would just contact them to find out what you need. They have all different types of time frames you can stay with them
Showers available and bathrooms too.
Each row of this RV site has little height difference so everyone gets a great view.
They have plenty of restaurants nearby and a personal favorite of mine is the Mexican restaurant on the corner, they do a good fajita and margaritas.
Laughlin is pretty neat that's for sure... don't forget to walk the boardwalk and enjoy all the bugs flying in your mouth hahha.
cheers
Guide
Honestly, we chose this RV park due to proximity to the Cummins facility. I don’t believe we will choose this park again.
Pros:
Gated. Full hookups.
Cons:
Proximity to Nellis AFB flyovers. Started at 7 am and were on/off all day. If you want a place to sleep in, this is not it. I love planes and jets, but this park is on the flight path.
Everything, except for convenience stores and gas stations, is at least 3-5 miles away: grocery stores, restaurants, etcetera.
Bad part of town, hence the need for security gates.
A severe tire damage spike strip is installed to keep vehicles from going the wrong way. And it is at the sharp left turn to exit (with an RV space across the way). There has to be a better way.
Speed bumps are throughout park. I hate this trend.
Not necessarily big rig friendly if you have a full side slideout. Could not use awning because tree butted right up to the slide.
Legend
As an alternative to the NPS campground across the road, this mobile home park has some full hookup RV spots in the rear of the mobile home park next to the laundry/restrooms. Note that the restrooms/showers are closed but laundry is open. Office staff said campers from the NPS campground can use the laundry. Cost for RV as of Feb 2022 was only $29.38 for full hookups. Only about 9-10 sites are available for RVs and reservations are required either online or in the office upstairs at the Callville Bay Store. No tents, no open fires, no wifi. However, cell signal is very good on Verizon, TMobile and ATT due to the cell antennas by the NPS water tanks above the NPS campground.
ScoutThe park is ok. The bathrooms are clean, parking spots are super small. The only thing I really don't like about this Thousand Trails is the location. It doesn't feel safe at all. You can hear gunshots in the middle of the night. I own a converted van and I like to walk or take my electric scooter to run errands. I did not feel comfortable walking about a mile to Walgreens I felt like I was gonna get mugged at any moment.
Legend
First, there are two areas. The RV park and the campground. The RV park has all your amenities and full hookups. 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. You have full unobstructed view of the lake from these pads.
The campground is separate from the RV park, but located directly next to it...really adjoining. Separate fees go to the National Park for camping. Currently, showers are not running. Has many pull thrus for rigs, as well as tent camping. Plenty of shade and spaces are not to close.
Traveler
Decent location for dry camping. Only one loop of a few spots open so not sure if the others are new or closed foe the time of year.
There are three locations for RV parking. For the upper and lower Echo Bay campgrounds. These are drying camping spots. Across from the Echo Bay is an RV park with full hookups.
Guide
Nothing fancy about this RV park. Just a parking lot with full hookups. But location wise, you can't get much closer to the Las Vegas action.
RV camping near Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada offers a fantastic blend of scenic views and outdoor activities, making it a prime destination for campers seeking adventure and relaxation.
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