Best Tent Camping near Mount Charleston, NV

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Best Tent Sites Near Mount Charleston, NV (10)

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    2. Mack's Canyon Dispersed

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    206 Saves
    Mount Charleston, Nevada
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Dispersed

    $50 / night

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    4. Suite Spot LV

    1 Review
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    5 Saves
    Mount Charleston, Nevada

    Discover an idyllic retreat in the heart of Lovell Canyon, Nevada, where a studio container offers a unique blend of rugged outdoor adventure and modern comfort. Surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain ranges and an extensive network of hiking trails, this studio container is a haven for nature lovers and camping enthusiasts. The cozy interior features a pull-out couch, a well-equipped kitchen, and a convenient walking shower, providing the perfect balance between rustic charm and modern amenities.

    Immerse yourself in the great outdoors with a firepit, well water, and the opportunity for off-road driving, all while staying connected with WIFI and keeping warm with heating. After a day of adventure, the studio container's outdoor dining area is the ideal spot to enjoy meals and take in romantic sunsets and starlit skies. Lovell Canyon's natural beauty beckons, inviting you to escape from the ordinary and experience the magic of the wilderness in style and comfort.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents

    $220 - $400 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Pahrump Land in the middle of Mojave Desert

    6. Pahrump Land in the middle of Mojave Desert

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    Pahrump, Nevada

    Escape to the wide open desert and enjoy the peaceful solitude of camping on pristine land outside Pahrump, Nevada. This spacious property is situated away from the lights and noise of the city, allowing you to gaze at the starry night skies free from light pollution.

    The campsite is surrounded by natural desert vegetation like sagebrush and Joshua trees, with panoramic views of the mountain ranges in the distance. Wake up to the sounds of birds singing and watch the stunning sunrises and sunsets paint the desert sky in beautiful colors.

    There are no RVs or permanent structures on the property, giving you plenty of space to set up your tent or parking area for your camper. A dug well provides fresh non-potable water for washing and basic use. Bring your own drinking water.

    Generator use is allowed, but please be mindful of noise levels to maintain the remote ambience. Trash and waste removal is the responsibility of campers.

    This is an ideal location for those looking to experience the tranquility of the Mojave desert, go hiking and off-roading, mountain bike on backcountry trails, observe wildlife in their natural habitat and gaze at the Milky Way far away from city lights.

    Reserve your remote private campsite today and enjoy the freedom of desert camping near Pahrump! Let me know if you would like me to modify or expand this description in any way.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Alcohol

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Eight Mile Dispersed Camping near Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Eight Mile Dispersed Camping near Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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    7. Eight Mile Dispersed Camping near Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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    Henderson, Nevada

    8 Mile Rd Dispersed camping area is located within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada. This rustic campground offers a backcountry camping experience for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. The campground does not provide any amenities, so campers must come prepared with all necessary supplies, including water and firewood.

    Reservations are not accepted at 8 Mile Rd Dispersed camping area, as it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. It is important to note that there are no designated campsites, so visitors can choose their own spot within the designated camping area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
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      9. Foxtail Grp Picnic Area

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      Mount Charleston, Nevada

      Overview

      Foxtail Group Picnic Area is located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 47 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, scenic driving, and winter snowplay in this forested desert oasis.

      Recreation

      Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the 1.3-mile Sawmill Trail and the 6.2-mile Bristlecone Trail. Both begin just a short drive from Foxtail. When there is at least 12 inches of snow on the ground, Foxtail becomes a winter playground for sledding and tubing.

      Facilities

      This picnic area is a day-use site only. During the summer, seven group sites are available, each with picnic and serving tables, grills and campfire circles. The two largest have pavilions and fireplaces. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.____ During the winter, fees are per vehicle for snowplay. There is a selfpay station. Firerings will be usable. Restrooms will be provided.

      Natural Features

      The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is a beautiful island in the desert, brimming with breathtaking scenery and diverse flora and fauna. The Bristlecone pine, the world's oldest organism, and the rare Mount Charleston blue butterfly are both found within the Spring Mountains. More than 100 springs create the namesake for the mountain range, making it the perfect place to escape the heat of the city. The picnic area is set among a forest of towering ponderosa pine which provides limited shade. The area affords views of the surrounding Spring Mountains.

      Nearby Attractions

      More than 60 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails crisscross the area; two trails allow mountain biking. Rock climbing, picnicking and scenic driving are popular activities.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Picnic Table

      $100 / night

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      10. DeathValley Camp

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      18 Saves
      Amargosa Valley, Nevada

      DeathValley.camp is located outside of Death Valley National Park in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. Our property has a small vineyard, three Glamping trailers, and 7 campsites. One of the first vineyards in Nevada, we have 5 varieties of grapes that are bottled in nearby Pahrump, NV. Your campsite is located next to the vines and includes a composting toilet & picnic table. We also offer an outdoor shower that is available by donation. You are also welcome to plug in to a standard outlet for charging and use our hose for drinking water and filling tanks. Both Verizon & AT&T work well and we do have WiFi available. Outside our gates, enjoy biking, hiking, scrambling, and exploring the Amargosa Desert and nearby Skeleton Hills. Nearby attractions include Ash Meadows Wildlife Refuge(30-minutes) and Death Valley National Park(45-minutes).

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Cabins

      $25 - $120 / night

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    Recent Tent Reviews in Mount Charleston

    409 Reviews of 10 Mount Charleston Campgrounds


    • Michell C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Preferred RV Resort
      Dec. 7, 2024

      Preferred RV Resort

      Great Place!

      This place has all the amenities one could ever need. The bath house was literally the cleanest I have ever seen. The laundry room was just as clean. The spaces are pretty close together, but everyone we met, Staff included, were super friendly and chatty. The pool and hot tub were fantastic and well maintained, there was plenty of activity areas (corn hole, shuffle board etc) and a coy pond with GIANT fish.

      Only stayed for two nights for laundry and showers and a break from boondocking…lots of permanent and semi-permanent residents, many with off road vehicles (mostly side by sides) as there appeared to be an off road area and big event going on right near the RV park.

      I don’t believe that they have an age limit on RV’s, but the staff at the gate will check your rig to make sure it’s not a hooptie. They cringed a bit at our old Toyota Motorhome, but after looking at it and seeing that it had been restored completely on the inside (we haven’t painted the exterior yet) and had no leaks, they let us stay. Would definitely stay here again.

    • Ericka C.
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      Nov. 14, 2024

      Spring Mountains Dispersed

      Peaceful and pretty

      We got in late, but had no problem finding it and setting up. We just stayed for one night, but it was great. It’s right by Sawmill Trail head if you are going there.

    • Imerie T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
      Nov. 10, 2024

      Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

      Mostly ok

      Well the Camphost Bob is amazing. 1/2 of the campers are folks passing through and either keep to themselves or are kind. 1/4 are homeless from Vegas, that kept to themselves and then there was the one bad one that was supposedly passing through that went to jail. Just be mindful of your area and belongings.

    • Dan B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Wheeler Pass
      Nov. 2, 2024

      Wheeler Pass

      Quiet stop after Death Valley

      Spent one full day and night here after spending about a week in the park. Absolutely amazing spots close to town but far enough at the same time. Minimal cover from the wind is the only drawback. 3 bars 5g with ATT and booster, pulling 300mbps with redzone wireless.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
      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.

    • Nina O.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Desert View
      Oct. 6, 2024

      Desert View

      Don‘t

      This is a private property with 24h surveillance. You’re not welcome here. We got spooked out by some stranger.

    • Carrie B.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 25, 2024

      Hitchin' Post RV Park

      Too expensive

      We booked about 4months ago and were quoted$54. When we got here I was told their rates went up yesterday to$82. That's almost$30! Had I known I would have booked elsewhere. Their website still says$52. Overpriced.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Champion Road Dispersed Campsites
      Sep. 15, 2024

      Champion Road Dispersed Campsites

      Shaded private camping

      Was so nice to get out of Vegas and have trees around! We enjoyed a relatively cool day and just enjoyed the nature.

      Keep in mind that as other have mentioned, many people leave trash, ride ATVs, play music, etc.

      You can not have fires, only propane, fuel stoves with a shut off.

      T-Mobile has no signal here.

    • GThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Wheeler Pass Rd Dispersed Camp
      Sep. 8, 2024

      Wheeler Pass Rd Dispersed Camp

      Random dispersed location

      If wheeler pass camp is flooded, try coming to this hidden spot. Looks like other people already began camping here since there was multiple fire pit put together. This area gives you a great view and has some flat grounds if you plan on sleeping in a tent. Car camping is also a very viable option. I wouldn’t take an RV up here though. Anything bigger than a truck might be a problem.

    • eppie
      Camper-submitted photo from Lakeside Casino & RV Resort
      Aug. 30, 2024

      Lakeside Casino & RV Resort

      cool place

      Lakeside Casino& RV Resort расположен в районе, который обеспечивает живописные виды и возможности для отдыха на свежем воздухе .В казино предлагается широкий выбор игровых автоматов и столов для покера, блэкджека, рулетки и других популярных игр.  RV Resort предусмотрены удобныеплощадки для автодомов (RV), предлагающие необходимые удобства для комфортного проживания, такие как электричество, водоснабжение и канализация. Могу так же посоветовать сайт https://vbalkhashe.kz/odnazhdy-v-kazahstane/igry-s-ballonom-populjarnost-i-rasprostr.html, здесь можно так же найти много интересных азартных игр,что могут вам помочь приятно провести время

    • Strykher V.
      Camper-submitted photo from Fletcher View
      Aug. 13, 2024

      Fletcher View

      Lovely Little Campsite

      Our first time camping in Nevada, and first time camping for my son. It's only 40 mins away from us. We went there the weekend before my son's school starts as last hurrah. It was a great way to scape Vegas heat. It hits 64 Lows during early morning and up to 78 on daytime. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. I got lucky getting a FF site #6. I went on Friday afternoon and came back Saturday morning to book it for two nights. Left early Sunday evening. 

      Although most people has trailers and RVs, we had a 9 person tent and plenty of fun. The site we got was perfectly closed to the restroom which was a plus since my brother was on crutches. Site has 30A, 50A,110 Power. Water spigot was also just a step away from the site. There's a little creek on the side, but dried up for summer. Water might be on during rainy days or when snow melts. It's by the side of the highway so you will hear some loud cars time to time, but not too bothersome. It's very quite at night, except for the soothing cricket sounds.

      We will be back for sure!

    • Mr.X N.
      Camper-submitted photo from Arizona Charlie's Boulder RV Park
      Jul. 29, 2024

      Arizona Charlie's Boulder RV Park

      WORST RV PARK!!

      This is the worst RV park ever they are infested with cockroaches there's no maintenance whatsoever at the property they don't pick up trash they don't maintain sites they don't mow the grass for the pets it's utterly disgusting the bathroom showers are disgusting patched up drywall crumbling from the shower nozzles. Overall people in the office are rude when you make suggestion.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Desert Pass Campground
      Jul. 25, 2024

      Desert Pass Campground

      Nice to escape heat

      Need a capable vehicle to get here. Toilets were clean and there was paper but don't count on it. There are about a half dozen sites mostly geared towards tent camping. Kind of dispersed.

    • DThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Mack's Canyon Dispersed
      Jun. 23, 2024

      Mack's Canyon Dispersed

      Great Views

      Parking Coordinates: (36.3636285, -115.6685757)

      Relatively easy dirt road. This spot was located right before the road closure. Was able to fit the truck and a ground tent with amazing views overlooking the valley below. Visited June 22nd it was 110 in the city but up here at 7700 feet it was a nice 85-90 during the day and a cool 65-70 at night. Not a lot of tree shade at this spot but if you create your own it helps during the day.

    • Brittany T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Champion Road Dispersed Campsites
      Jun. 17, 2024

      Champion Road Dispersed Campsites

      People ruin it

      Fair warning, my boyfriend and I camped on the Saturday of Father's Day weekend so this may have skewed my rating.  

      The campsite was amazing!  Private, very big for just the two of us, and a good combination of sun and shade.  The site was very easy to get to in a 4WD truck even on the narrow two way road, smaller cars may have some issues.  The views were limited but beautiful!  It was hot during the day and wonderfully chilly at night.  Bring lots of water, sunscreen, and good food that you can eat cold or heat up on a propane stove - no fires allowed! 

      The bugs were BAD all day, I swore off DEET but that trip I would've bathed in it.  I was very excited for a quiet get away and quiet I did not get because of a group that rode their ATV up and down Champion road incessantly.  Due to this, the dust was absolutely horrible and unfortunately the birds stayed away which is my favorite part of camping :(.  The campsite was LITTERED with used pieces of toilet paper, baby wipes, glass, plastic - all the trash you can think of.  We spent about a hour trying to pick up as much trash as possible, please do the same.  We decided to call it a night when the sun set however people were blasting music in a neighboring campsite... why do people play loud music in nature? No clue.   

      So to summarize, my boyfriend and I had a WONDERFUL trip however inconsiderate people really know how to test a camper's patience.

    • FThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Spring Mountains Dispersed
      Jun. 6, 2024

      Spring Mountains Dispersed

      Further up the mountain

      We went further up near intersection of 157 and 158. Lots of open spots and almost no one around. Height of your rig could limit site selection. Even with high roof Sprinter we had some issues with low branches. Lots of shade. No real views, but lots of privacy. Some trash. Not horrible, but a good reminder to pick up after yourself so we can keep these public lands open.

    • Bronco Billy
      Camper-submitted photo from Desert Pass Campground
      Apr. 28, 2024

      Desert Pass Campground

      Remote camping

      Fun trip out of Vegas during the 100+ days. Show up early grab your site and spend the day exploring the area.

      Too many starts to count, you’ll be up all night.

    • support O.
      Camper-submitted photo from SKP Pair-a-Dice RV Park
      Apr. 14, 2024

      SKP Pair-a-Dice RV Park

      TOTAL DUMP AND SCAM TIMESHARE

      THIS PARK IS 100% TIME SHARE SCAM. NOT TO BAD THOUGH YOU GET ONE PACK OF DEPENDS AND A JAR OF DENTURE CREAM WITH EACH MONTHS RENT. IF YOU IN THE NEED TO BE AROUND A GROUP OF OLD PEOPLE THAT SPEAK OF BOWL MOVEMENTS AND DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS THIS IS YOUR PLACE. THE PARK IS A TIMESHARE GROUP WHICH WE ALL KNOW ARE SCAMS GALORE. PLENTY OF PARKS BETTER THAN THIS ONE IN PAHRUMP AT A REAL HONEST RATE.

    • Christina A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Valley Road
      Mar. 19, 2024

      Sandy Valley Road

      Garbage everywhere

      Lots of spots, but the area is trashed. Garbage all over the place and used tires, looks like folks use this area as a dump. Also looks like there are some folks living in a fifth wheel near the highway.

    • rThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Preferred RV Resort
      Feb. 9, 2024

      Preferred RV Resort

      Quiet and Clean

      Very well maintained park. The bathrooms and laundry room were very clean. Showers were hot and clean. I spent one night in the park and it was very quiet


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    Guide to Mount Charleston

    Tent camping near Mount Charleston, Nevada, offers a refreshing escape into nature with a variety of well-reviewed spots that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

    Tent campers like these nearby activities

    • Enjoy the serene environment at Champion Road Dispersed Campsites, where you can set up your tent among the trees and relish the cool mountain air.
    • Experience the stunning views and cooler temperatures at Mack's Canyon Dispersed, perfect for summer camping away from the heat of the valley.
    • Explore the remote beauty of Carpenter Canyon, where you can find solitude and a lovely stream for a refreshing dip.

    Tent campers should check out local attractions

    • The picturesque landscapes at Eight Mile Dispersed Camping near Government Wash provide a great backdrop for stargazing and enjoying sunsets over Lake Mead.
    • For a unique experience, visit DeathValley Camp, where you can camp near vineyards and enjoy cooler temperatures at night, along with access to outdoor kitchens and showers.
    • Discover the rugged terrain and beautiful scenery at Desert Pass Campground, ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

    Features that enhance your camping experience

    • At Mack's Canyon Dispersed, you’ll find picnic tables and trash disposal, making it easier to enjoy your stay while keeping the area clean.
    • Champion Road Dispersed Campsites allows campfires, so you can enjoy cozy evenings under the stars with friends and family.
    • The well-maintained facilities at Desert Pass Campground include vault toilets, ensuring a more comfortable camping experience in the wild.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Mount Charleston, NV?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Mount Charleston, NV is Champion Road Dispersed Campsites with a 4.3-star rating from 17 reviews.

    • What is the best site to find tent camping near Mount Charleston, NV?

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