7 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Atlatl Rock and Arch Rock campgrounds in Valley of Fire State Park welcome dogs in all areas except visitor center buildings and certain hiking trails. Both sites offer pet-friendly tent and RV camping with fire rings, picnic tables, and nearby water stations. Pets must remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet at all times throughout the park. Each site has covered picnic areas and easy access to pet relief areas. The park rangers patrol regularly to ensure compliance with pet policies. For free camping with dogs, Snowbird Mesa (also known as Poverty Flats) provides spacious dispersed camping with plenty of room for pets to explore, though it can be quite windy. Stewart's Point Dispersed Camping near Lake Mead allows pets but owners should keep smaller dogs close due to active coyotes in the area.
Several pet-friendly trails wind through Valley of Fire State Park, providing scenic walking opportunities for dogs and their owners. Local wildlife includes wild burros that sometimes vocalize at night, requiring extra vigilance with pets. The town of Overton, approximately 20 minutes from most camping areas, offers groceries, laundry facilities, and basic pet supplies. During summer months, extreme heat poses serious risks to pets, so campers should ensure adequate shade and water at all times — dog-friendly campgrounds near Overton with natural shade or boulder cover are worth prioritizing in warmer seasons. Stewart's Point includes nearby free dump stations and water access at Echo Bay. When camping at Valley of Fire with dogs, sites positioned against boulders can amplify sound significantly, making barking more disruptive to neighboring campers. The Wildlife Management Area in Overton provides excellent bird-watching opportunities that can be enjoyed with leashed pets.
"Great location for visiting Valley of Fire and Overton is close for groceries etc."
"The town of Overton has everything you need. We dumped and got fresh water at Eco bay. Plenty of room to camp. Rocky surface that is easily accessible with 2 wheel drive."
"Free dump station nearby at upper Echo Bay. Close to Overton for groceries and laundry."
"Lots of services in Overton (grocery, hardware, laundry, gas station, couple of restaurants, post office). There are burros, cows, and could hear coyotes in the distance but never saw one"
"Good place for a place to stay off of highway 15 north of Las Vagas. Could see the stars at night but too much light from the city to do nighttime star photography. Was very queit and cleen."
"It's away from the hwy so no noise. Beautiful mountains. Down side is no shade from the sun."
"Really nice get away from the Utah heavy snow season this year. very well dispersed sites many areas. Would be great hiking or OVH area. I liked for the solitude and relaxing atmosphere."
"Perfect dispersed camping spot outside Valley of Fire State Park and close to Lake Mead. Either up the road is Poverty Flats, but we found this to be waaaay less crowded and equally awesome."
"I slept in my van both nights and it worked out great as we were like 5 minutes from the park entrance; worth it if you're sleeping in your car!"
"The spots are tucked in behind a hill and not visible from the road and offered some shelter from the wind."
"And has a pet parking lot to feed. Don’t see a lot of trash. Has 2 vaulted toilets and picnic area for groups"
"I drive by this stop and intended to stay here for a night but the sites were all full. I parked for a few hours and had lunch and then headed into Valley of Fire for a hike. "
"Close to the water. Store employees and park host nice and friendly. Pet friendly park. July camping is a little extreme."
"No fire rings at the sites, only at two central locations. No generators but this area has full hook ups."
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"Convenient location right off exit. Offers some flat gravel sites, small. Perfect for a overnight stay as you’re driving thru."
"If you wanted to drive in half a mile you could have some solitude."
"This area was just off to the right on highway 169 a mile or two north of Logandale."
"Plenty of places to drive right in and enjoy the quiet. I didn't hear any shooting or even see that many people. We made a fire and had a great time with our motorhome!"
"a short jaunt from las vegas. we took the scenic route through lake mead national park. drove out on a sunday and had sites a plenty to choose from."
"Drove past Logan Dale trails onto the dirt road, it’s Rocky and bumpy but well worth the effort. Found a beautiful spot with a fire pit hidden in the rocks."
GuideWas a nice place to stay. Stayed here in my brother-in-laws trailer while we were getting ready to move him to Alaska. Nice and quite other than the jets but that's to be expected. Some decent trees for some relief from the sun as well.
RangerThere are 2 distinct "loops" to this campground. The lower loop, sites 1-17, are not as "cozy" as the upper loop, sites 18+, meaning they do not have as much separation between sites and are not as tucked into the rock formations. I was in the lower loop. The park is very popular and so is this campground. There were a fair amount of kids, sadly some noisy into the night as well as first thing in the morning, and the campground was close to full every night. I was there Sunday-Thursday. Even though I read that all sites have covered tables, that is not true. My site, 10, did not have a covered table and neither did the site next to me, 11. This meant that when I arrived in the afternoon, there was no shade and it was hot. Fortunately I carry a shade and I put it up over the table. Sites are situated so that you either morning sun and afternoon shade or vice versa. The rocks limit sun exposure so be aware of this if you rely on solar power-you will not have sunup to sundown sun. Water was very conveniently located and the bathrooms were clean.
ScoutThe sites are very narrow, needs updating of utilities but the personnel make up for it. They are very friendly and helpful. Try to stay away from sites near Desert Inn Blvd., traffic and neighborhood noise is constant and loud!
ScoutWide open with tons of space, some nice were crazy windy but others were calm. Enjoyed the stay here, try to arrive during the day to find the best camp site with your preferred view. The further in you go the road got a bit rougher
TravelerBooked online through their website for a 2 night stay. I selected a premium pull-through site since my fifth wheel is 35.5 feet long with the hitch. An hour later I received a phone call saying that type of site is not available & they only have a back in site, when I asked the length, I was told 35 feet long… obviously I can’t fit there & said that. It was the only site available so now to look for another place to stay. When I asked why it allowed me to book online if the site wasn’t available… crickets.
Traveler3.75 It is far! At least from everything I like on the strip. In a parking lot with hookups. If it wasn’t so far, it would be rated higher for me.
ScoutGreat place. All the basics of water, septic & electric plus access to the pool and easy access to the hotel casino areas. Nice bars and restaurants. We were a bit disappointed when we were told that the Cabana bar was not open weekdays.
ScoutThis is great dispersed camping. There’s decent internet/cellular coverage for the area. The sites are quite large and open, so even when it’s busy there’s typically space for everyone. It’s typical pack in-pack out, so bring whatever you need, as there’s no services or trash/recycling here. If you’re completely self-sufficient you have a great spot here.
TravelerI just passed by on my way to Callville Bay Campground. The entrance gate was closed. I passed by at about 4 pm. I don't know for how long, or why. Just thought I'd post that it was closed when it seems like it should've been open.
Valley of Fire State Park sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet within Nevada's Mojave Desert, 16 miles southwest of Overton. The region receives less than 4 inches of rainfall annually, creating arid camping conditions with temperature swings of up to 30°F between day and night. Several dog friendly campgrounds near Overton offer year-round access, though summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F.
Bird watching: Overton Wildlife Management Area offers excellent pet-friendly birding opportunities. "There is a spot you can walk down to the water and go for a nice swim with a little beach, great when you've got it to yourself," notes Jeremy W. The area has designated trails specifically for wildlife observation with leashed pets.
Hiking with dogs: Valley of Fire Dispersed serves as a base camp for exploring nearby trails. "We loved camping here! It provided beautiful sunsets. The sites were nice and facilities were clean and well maintained. Actually the whole park was quite clean and well maintained! Lots of hiking opportunities," writes Sara S. The dispersed area allows direct access to multiple pet-friendly trails.
Stargazing: Snowbird Mesa provides unobstructed night sky viewing about 15 minutes from Overton. "When you pull off the road, don't be afraid of the gravel road on the left. It leads you up to the top of the mesa. The mesa is large and flat," explains Karl M. The elevated position offers 360-degree views for stargazing with pets.
Level campsites: Arch Rock Campground features well-maintained, flat tent and RV pads. "We spent 3 nights here in our pop up camper with two little ones (4 & 2yo). This campground is very well maintained and the access to hiking and exploring are literally out your tent!" shares Kenzie G. The campground charges $20 per night for camping.
Privacy between sites: Sand Mine Road #110 Dispersed Camping offers widely spaced camping areas. "Really nice get away from the Utah heavy snow season this year. Very well dispersed sites many areas. Would be great hiking or OVH area. I liked for the solitude and relaxing atmosphere," notes Mark H. The road remains accessible to most vehicles when dry.
Convenient location: BLM dispersed camping west of Valley of Fire provides quick access to multiple attractions. "It's a really great place to camp very close to the Valley of Fire. There is a store with a restaurant and gas station about 6-8 miles down the main road," explains Jamie H. Most pet owners select sites further from the main road to minimize traffic noise.
Wind protection: Stewart's Point Dispersed Camping can experience significant gusts across the open desert. "Beautiful spot. A bit windy this week. Not to many other campers here mid-week, but a few. White caps on the water because of wind," reports Becky. Position vehicles or tents against natural barriers when possible.
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