Best RV Parks & Resorts near Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Lake Mead National Recreation Area has several good RV campgrounds with sites that can handle different RV sizes. You'll find a mix of hookup options including water, sewer, and electrical connections at many of the campgrounds. The area has plenty of pull-through sites that make parking larger motorhomes and fifth wheels much easier. Most RV sites have level concrete or gravel pads that can support vehicles up to 45 feet long. Electrical hookups typically come in both 30-amp and 50-amp options, which works for most RV models. Dump stations are available at most campgrounds, which is helpful if you're staying for a while. Some of the better campgrounds offer full hookups with water, sewer, and electricity right at your site. The access roads to the campgrounds are in good shape and wide enough for big rigs without worrying about clearance issues. There are rules about when you can run generators in most places to keep the noise down at certain hours. Many sites come with fire rings and picnic tables next to your parking spot, giving you a nice outdoor living area. Campground rules on RV length differ from place to place, so it's smart to check before you go. The RV camping at Lake Mead gives you modern amenities while still being surrounded by nature. If you want to camp here during busy seasons, you should book well ahead as sites fill up quickly. The campgrounds are also well-positioned for seeing local attractions, making them good home bases for day trips in your RV.

Best RV Sites Near Lake Mead National Recreation Area (92)

    1. Lake Mead RV Village — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    13 Reviews
    Henderson, NV
    16 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "We went right into the National Park area that showed up as a toll road on our RV GPS. It was no charge as we have the Access Pass. Campground (CG) check in was quick and easy."

    2. Cottonwood Cove Resort RV Park — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Searchlight, NV
    27 miles
    Website

    "There are many other coves to explore as you walk the shoreline if you’d like more privacy."

    "My husband and I have been coming to Lake Mojave for years. This is our first campground we ever stayed at together. Marina is nice and has everything you’ll need."

    3. Circus Circus RV Park

    29 Reviews
    Las Vegas, NV
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 634-3450

    $46 - $63 / night

    "It is really next to the Strip, all Spots are Full Hookup, to enter the RV Park at First you need to Call the Frontdesk, there is a Phone next to Gate which connects you to the Front Desk."

    "Not a bad spot if you want to be within walking distance of a casino."

    4. Boulder Beach Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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

    $20 / night

    "For camping at Lake Mead, this is as good as it gets!  Full hook-up sites with concrete slabs, picnic table, views of Lake Mead, and cell service too! "

    "We stayed here to try out our new trailer. It is a mix of camping sites and vacation homes. The sites are all clean, and have full hook ups. Picnic table, fire pit ring and stand up grill."

    5. Willow Beach Campground and RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Willow Beach, AZ
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (928) 767-4747

    $80 / night

    "This is a beautiful campground, the facilities are impeccably clean. Camp sites are spacious, level and really well maintained. No cell service but they do have medium quality WiFi."

    "The staff at the Store / Marina are always friendly and helpful. The campsite and campground facilities are very clean. Great Camp Host as well. We will be back next month."

    6. Canyon Trail RV Park

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

    "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."

    "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."

    7. Joshua Re-TREE-t

    1 Review
    Meadview, AZ
    29 miles
    +1 (702) 517-9508

    $30 - $40 / night

    "And close to many other sites and cities! Beautiful large space, fun walkways to bench swing, campfire pit, star gazing stage, picnic table, BBQ and lake access close by."

    8. Boulder Oaks RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Boulder City, NV
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 294-4425

    "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."

    "But super clean, full hook ups, and they have a pool."

    9. Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort

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

    "First time using our RV in this type of campground, easy access and pull through sites as well as back in."

    "Easy check in and easy pull throughs. Clean & quiet. Big rigs are accepted. Nice amenities. I would stay here again. Prices are fair as well."

    10. Las Vegas RV Resort

    22 Reviews
    Henderson, NV
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (702) 451-8005

    $32 - $88 / night

    "We stayed in a “deluxepull-through site for two nights. Friendly staff, they help you park from the gate with a golf cart, super clean facility."

    "The restrooms were very clean and the swimming pool was not crowded at all.The Las Vegas RV Resort is approximately 4 miles from the strip but Samstown Casino is within walking distance where you can"

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RV Park Reviews near Lake Mead National Recreation Area

729 Reviews of 92 Lake Mead National Recreation Area Campgrounds


  • Paulina B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 6, 2024

    Riverside Casino and RV Park

    Best for comfort and casino access

    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.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 14, 2022

    Katherine Landing North Campground

    Nice CG close to Bullhead City

    Nice CG at the south end of Lake Mohave, but inside the NPS Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Lots of campsites some are FCFS some are reserved. $24/$12 senior, other sites with power and water hookups are 73$ nite..crazy! 30 day stay limit. Tables, trash, water spigots, flush toilets, shower house and small laundry room. Marina is close by and there are some hiking trails around down by lake. Cell signal is very good.

  • Colette K.
    Apr. 25, 2018

    Cottonwood Cove Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Cottonwood Cove Lower Campground, near Lake Mohave, NV

    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:

    https://youtu.be/ocCEzY-MgUc

    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:

    https://youtu.be/nZvTipRcln8

    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

  • Colette K.
    Aug. 23, 2018

    Las Vegas KOA Journey at Sam's Town

    Las Vegas KOA at Sam's Town (at Boulder Hwy)

    For a casino campground, you can't beat this one. It's greatest attraction is that you are within walking distance of Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, which is a great local place with movie theaters, large selection of dining options (sit down restaurants & fast food), gorgeous 10-story indoor atrium with the Mystic Falls Laser Light Show, and of course gaming. As for the KOA, there's a pool, showers, laundry facility, full hook-ups, propane refills, Wi-Fi, cable, clubhouse, general store, pet park with bench & shade, and a Wal-mart right across the street (with a fairly large RV supply section).

    It should be noted that Sam's Town KOA has 2 locations:  5225 Boulder Highway (which is discussed in this review).  And... 4040 S. Nellis Blvd (which is very much inferior).  Beware of your location when booking reservations!!

  • Robert B.
    Jul. 23, 2021

    Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort

    Great location

    First time using our RV in this type of campground, easy access and pull through sites as well as back in. Concrete and gravel area with a picnic table, showers and bathrooms, water hookup and 30/50 amp power also provided WIFI with a password access.

  • G
    Mar. 8, 2023

    Riviera RV Park 55+

    Quiet and Safe

    Many long term campers, very friendly people, pet friendly.

  • 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.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort

    OLVR

    This place is ginormous! Easy check in and easy pull throughs. Clean & quiet. Big rigs are accepted. Nice amenities. I would stay here again. Prices are fair as well.

  • Colette K.
    Oct. 31, 2018

    Boulder Beach Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Boulder Campground Lake Mead RV Village

    For camping at Lake Mead, this is as good as it gets!  Full hook-up sites with concrete slabs, picnic table, views of Lake Mead, and cell service too!  There are also manufactured/mobile homes with full-time residency, but the residents are very quiet and welcoming to visitors.  Lots to do in the area with biking/hiking trails and scenic overlooks in the near vicinity.


Guide to Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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.

Some prices for RV Parks range from $20 to $800

  • The Cottonwood Cove Resort RV Park offers full hookups for $20 per night, ideal for those looking for budget-friendly options.
  • At Callville Bay RV Park, you can find affordable rates starting at around $29 for full hookups, making it a great choice for RV travelers.
  • For a more upscale experience, the Las Vegas RV Resort charges approximately $800 for a month-long stay, providing extensive amenities and security.

Big rigs should check out Canyon Trail RV Park

  • Canyon Trail RV Park is big rig friendly, featuring spacious sites and easy access to local attractions like the Hoover Dam.
  • The well-reviewed Desert Sands RV Resort accommodates larger RVs with full hookups and offers a clean, safe environment.
  • Duck Creek RV Park & Resort provides ample space for big rigs, along with modern amenities like a pool and spa.

Explore the stunning views at Lake Mead

  • The Lake Mead RV Village boasts incredible views of the lake, perfect for those who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
  • Campers at Meadview RV Park can take in breathtaking sights of the Grand Wash cliffs while enjoying various outdoor activities like fishing and kayaking.
  • Willow Beach Campground and RV Park offers a picturesque setting along the Colorado River, ideal for swimming and boating enthusiasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What RV campgrounds are available at Lake Mead National Recreation Area?

Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers several RV-friendly campgrounds. Boulder Beach Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area provides full hook-up sites with concrete slabs and lake views. Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers a beautifully maintained setting with a dump station and potable water, though most sites accommodate RVs under 26 feet. Other options include Katherine Landing North Campground on Lake Mohave with both first-come, first-served and reservable sites, Cottonwood Cove Campground on Lake Mohave's shores, and Willow Beach RV Park with full hookups for both drive-through and back-in sites. Most campgrounds within the recreation area offer stunning views and access to water activities.

What amenities are provided at Lake Mead RV camping sites?

Amenities at Lake Mead RV sites vary by campground. Katherine Landing North Campground offers basic sites with tables, trash service, water spigots, flush toilets, and showers for $24 per night ($12 with senior pass), while premium sites with power and water hookups cost $73 nightly. Willow Beach Rv Park — Lake Mead National Recreation Area provides full hookups at all drive-through and back-in sites, plus tables and fire pits at each location. Most Lake Mead campgrounds feature picnic tables, fire rings, and nearby restrooms. Some offer dump stations, potable water access, and concrete pads. Cell service is generally available at the more developed campgrounds, though amenities are more limited at primitive sites.

What are the seasonal considerations for RV camping at Lake Mead?

Seasonal considerations are critical when RV camping at Lake Mead. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F (June-September), making spring and fall the most comfortable seasons. Cottonwood Cove Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers lakeside camping that's particularly popular in spring when temperatures are moderate and water activities are enjoyable. Winter brings mild daytime temperatures (50-60°F) with cold nights, ideal for hiking and exploring. Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort provides a convenient year-round option near Lake Mead with concrete pads and hookups that accommodate seasonal weather variations. Regardless of season, reservations are recommended during weekends and holidays as campgrounds fill quickly, especially in the more moderate temperature months.

How close are Lake Mead RV campgrounds to Hoover Dam?

Several Lake Mead RV campgrounds offer convenient access to Hoover Dam. Boulder Beach Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area is approximately 7 miles from Hoover Dam, making it one of the closest options with full hookups and lake views. The well-maintained Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area is about 10 miles from the dam. For those seeking private alternatives, Boulder Oaks RV Resort in Boulder City is roughly 6 miles from Hoover Dam with easy highway access. Most campgrounds in the Boulder City area provide a 5-15 minute drive to the dam, offering a perfect base for exploring this engineering marvel while enjoying the recreational opportunities of Lake Mead.