Best Dispersed Camping near Pahrump, NV

Recent Dispersed Reviews near Pahrump, Nevada

169 Reviews of 27 Pahrump Campgrounds

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 23, 2022

  Mesquite Rd BLM Dispersed

  Tons Of Space

  We stayed at this spot for a week while volunteering with the Homes On Wheels Alliance.  There must have been a hundred of us total, and there was plenty of room for all.  We stayed on the edge, just off Mesquite Rd, very minimal off road driving.  But you can keep going further back and there are so many open spots to choose from. This particular spot is huge and good for any size rig.

  Good cell signal here for Verizon and ATT.  It got windy every evening/night when we were there in mid October.

  Heads up that there is a shooting range across the street and the shots are loud.

  There's a county transfer station just down Mesquite Rd that takes recyclables (incl. glass!) and e-waste.

  This is dispersed camping on BLM land so there are zero amenities or services so please help keep it clean.

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  Tim N.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 26, 2020

  Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping (Spring Mountain)

  My favorite boondocking site

  Quiet, secluded spot between Las Vegas and Pahrump Nevada. First come, first served but it was very quiet when we were there. The Boondocking experience is my favorite part of camping/travelling and this was a great spot. Spent 2 weeks here and didn't come in contact with anybody! Other people were there but all well dispersed.  

  GPS Coordinates Latitude, Longitude: 36.0430242°,-115.6175106°
  Our elevation was about 6,000 ft 
  No services but also no Fee (Free) 
  Hiking for days

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  Deacon J.

  Legend

  

  May. 5, 2018

  Shoshone - Tecopa - Dispersed

  Boondock delight!

  Ash Meadows is a treasure and though no camping is within the actual preserve, BLM land surrounds the place and plenty of spaces to camp and explore. There is a concrete slab near this site that is perfect for a campervan like ours. Was level with no breaks. No fire ring or remnants or an old one and we were hesitant to light one with the dry season here. The road to Longstreet cabin is rough, rough, rough. Go slow and the car will be alright even if not 4X4, you'll be glad you did. The trails are almost all raised wood to protect the area. Easy hike, wheelchair friendly (very wide paths). Tecopa is nearby as well as amargosa with the most lovable opera house in the USA. Lots of little critters around and some coyotes heard howling at night. A great campsite for the hardcore camping enthusiast

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  Brittney C.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 7, 2020

  Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping (Spring Mountain)

  Dope little hidden gem

  Super cool hidden gem in the desert that’s for sure. Summertime gets a little tooooo hot but it’s perfect any other time throughout the year. It’s all dispersed so find a spot you like and enjoy!! Free camping!!! Winner!!! Make sure you build a good fire ring and make sure to put your fire completely out. Safety first! It’s Always best to take care of Mother Nature. If you have a 4x4 you can get to a much secluded area. If you don’t which we don’t have a 4x4 but we can make it pretty cool places so we’re happy.

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  Brittney C.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 26, 2020

  Death Valley: Dispersed Camping East Side of Park

  Cool little random spot

  Right before Death Valley if you coming from vegas and right after Death Valley if your heading to vegas!! They do have cement pads so that seemed really cool for it being BLM land… they have nice roads as well.

  Here are my star ratings based on my lifestyle and what I like. I'm also a mother, dog mama, and a wife so it's not just me it's my crew and i. 1 star- AUTOMATIC relocate... the property is no longer there, trashed or/and I could never have my children there and I wouldn't ever think about staying no matter what. 2 star- Not really my jam, and would NEVER go to again... It probably more of desert life and not really my style for sure...Being from Vegas I can't stand being in the desert and I love the Trees and the Green more than anything. 3 star- Would stay there again in a pinch, but not really my style, the reason its not is because not enough family things to do, the scenery, or the location... but I would go again and feel safe having my kiddos here but only if I needed to in a pinch. 4 star- a really good rating for sure, maybe needed some improvements, minor things like being on top of each other, not a lot of privacy, but honestly little cosmetic things that aren't anything to sweat and would be back again for sure. 5 star- MY FAVORITE... love the location, safety, the surroundings, big camp spots available to fit toys for my kids to play, hammocks to hang, our big family tent, cases of firewood, our suburban or RV, etcccccc..... I would not only come back but would live if I could!!! Anyway thanks for reading and enjoy every moment like it's your last! CHEERS!

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  Brittney C.

  Legend

  

  May. 30, 2021

  Wheeler Pass Road Dispersed

  A lot of full times

  Literally free.!!! Cell service Dispersed Dirt roads Close to stores and everything in between Now a lot of people are like living here full time and well good for them right? Shoot... not a bad situation. Anyway free camping just pull over and you are good. No hook ups or anything special just you and your rv of choice. What’s better than free? Also Next door is an rv place and you can dump and fill your water if you needed to. Huge area by the way and plenty of open desert

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  Gustavo O.

  Guide

  

  May. 5, 2020

  Mack's Canyon Dispersed

  Sweeping Desert Views

  I’ve camped at Mack’s at least 3 times now. It doesn’t get old. Most of the campsites are accessible with a 2 wheel drive vehicle you can only get so far. The views are amazing and it’s just far enough away to see the Milky Way at night. There are no services so remember to leave no trace. 5 stars for this dispersed camping area.

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  Robert

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 16, 2023

  Wheeler Pass Road Dispersed

  Over 10 miles of campsites from just east of town to the mountains

  Wheeler Peak Rd is actually one of 4 roads that goes into this vast area. 

  There are several roads that some think give better access to campsites off HIghway 160 in town.  Wheeler Peak Rd is south of town.

  Best one might be Charleston Peak Rd.  Turn east off 160 Highway by the Auto Zone store onto Panorama and go one block to Charleston Peak Rd turning right at the Chevy dealership. 

  This is paved road nearly all the way to campsites.  When the pavement ends go straight ahead a block or two to campsites or turn to the left and go north toward the power lines.  All BLM east of the power lines clear to the mountains. 

  Boondocked in this area 2  months with no complaints. Verizon Cellphone signal this close to town was very good as was my hotspot internet connection.

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  Name

  Guide

  

  Jun. 27, 2021

  Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping (Spring Mountain)

  Stunning views, escape from Vegas heat

  Wonderful dispersed camping. Good gravel roads and Picturesque views everywhere you turn. About 15 degrees cooler than vegas and good cell coverage

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  Mark D.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 25, 2024

  Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping (Spring Mountain)

  Panoramic Views

  Great views for sunrise and sunset. Dispersed camping with plenty of space between sites. Rock fire rings but expect no facilities. We only stayed one night but would stay here again! Cell service was excellent.

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  Alex B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 21, 2018

  Mt. Charleston Dispersed

  Uphill battle that leads to AMAZING VIEWS

  My friend and I decided to hike Mt Charleston Peak in order to train for hiking Machu Picchu. Here’s a breakdown of the hike: 17 miles | 11,916 ft elevation | 8,241 ft prominence | Highest peak in Southern Nevada | 8th most prominent mountain in the U.S. | Most prominent mountain in Nevada. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.

  In terms of camping, we decided to avoid the crowds, and camp on our way back, along the trail. Primitive/ dispersed camping available. Fire is allowed depending on the season, so check their website before hand. Pack-in-pack-out type camp.

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  T K.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 6, 2021

  Mack's Canyon Dispersed

  Great dispersed camping for privacy

  Its a little bit of a drive (4 miles) into the wooded terrain to get to the listed campsite. However, you can camp in multiple areas along the route. Just about anytime I head towards this site, you will see people tent or truck bed camping. On occasion, I will see a motorhome or pull trailer in the area. Most of the time, they are near the front entrance, as the road and openness for large rigs are more friendly.   About a mile down the road is Sawmill trailhead. They have picnic areas and trails you can explore. Although, the current signage says not to camp overnight in the Sawmill area, you will see tents and rare times, small trailers (less than 20 feet) dispersed in the area. There are multiple nooks and private areas to disperse. As with any dispersed camping in this area or Sawmill, "No open fires." Just visited today and seen too many left over rock ring fires in the area. The usual from a long holiday weekend.

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  Trevor M.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 6, 2022

  Shoshone - Tecopa - Dispersed

  On the way out of the park…

  Dispersed camping. We came on a weekday afternoon and had a great time. Drove about a mile and a quarter back the road and found a couple really good spots. I’m sure you could go back further.

  Wind was WICKED! Bring a kite.

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  T K.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 5, 2021

  Champion Road Dispersed Campsites

  Great area for dispersed camping

  Great spot for dispersed camping. They have toilets near the front entrance. You will typically see small class c or pull trailers a little ways back, down the trails. No issues camping and people very respectful of other campers. Stayed during March and at night was almost freezing temperatures.

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  Karen

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 22, 2022

  Wheeler Pass Road Dispersed

  Pahrump BLM Camping

  For boondocking I find this spot convenient to town. Beautiful desert surroundings. Decent T mobile cell service.

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  Matthew

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2021

  Death Valley: Dispersed Camping East Side of Park

  Quiet, easily accessible

  I had planned to stay in the park when I visited early February 2021. All camping was still closed when I got there, so I found this dispersed camping site just outside of the park. It was easy to find, even though it was already dark. There were several other campers already out there, but there's enough space where it still felt somewhat private.

  Basically this is an abandoned housing development, so it's super flat and easy to find and unoccupied space. Basically it's the pad where a house was going to be built.

  There are no amenities, no water no bathroom no nothing. But it is so quiet! I stayed up late and when everyone went to bed it was the quietest I've ever heard. No road noise, no planes overhead, absolutely nothing. You don't realize what real silence sounds like until you experience it!

  Definitely would recommend, cheap (free!), Easily accessible in any vehicle, great view of the desert and night sky!

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  DeAnna E.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 3, 2021

  Mt. Charleston Dispersed

  Perfect getaway from the 110+ degree heat

  Charleston is always the go-to during summer, as it’s 20 degrees cooler than it’s surrounding area. Dispersed camping is great - no utilities of course, but very quiet, not many other campers, and a great place for stargazing. We even saw a mule walking around in the morning. Forgot my trekking poles to set up as tent poles, but luckily, Charleston is one of the few places in NV with literal trees. Can be around a 20 min drive to whatever trails you’re interested in.

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  Sam O.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 31, 2020

  Death Valley: Dispersed Camping East Side of Park

  Hole in the Wall, Dispersed Camping

  A beautiful and remote area of Death Valley National Park “backcountry.” Be sure to research the Park’s rules for disperse camping.

  Enjoy hours of exploring without seeing another person for days.

  No facilities, No campfire pits,

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  M B.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 27, 2020

  Mt. Charleston Dispersed

  Come prepared

  Mt. Charleston overall is a nice play to visit for the day to get away from the Las Vegas heat. As far as dispersed camping, come supplied and be ready to be self-sufficient. There are no natural water sources for extra water, no cell service in most areas, and no services outside of the small town on the main road. I prefer Mt. Charleston more as a day trip than an overnight trip. The hiking is great, but there is not much else to do beyond hiking. It does get snow in the winter time, which is a plus. There is skiing and places to go sledding in the winter.

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  VK

  Scout

  

  Oct. 23, 2022

  Wheeler Pass Road Dispersed

  Good location for first timers

  Lots of level sites for individuals or groups. Very close to town/shopping/gas so a great spot for first timers to test and fine tune their setup before heading for more remote boondocking adventures.

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  Ariel & John W.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 14, 2020

  Cathedral Canyon Dispersed Camping

  Odd place with a sad story

  This is dispersed camping along and inside Cathedral Canyon, a small canyon that was converted to an outdoor “cathedral” by a local resident in mid 20th century. Just southeast of Parumph off 95.

  What was once beautiful is now weird and eerie but well worth a visit. Google the story. Interesting read.

  You can camp up above or down in the cathedral. There are stone fire rings all around. No other amenities but good cell service. There was lots if trash when we were here as well as gunshots during the day from a nearby shooting range. There’s also clear evidence things have been shot up in the cathedral, too, including a giant headless Christ statue.

  Not for everyone but a fine stopover with an interesting backstory.

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  Brennan L.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 12, 2020

  Mack's Canyon Dispersed

  Great for a quick get away.

  Mack's is a good dispersed camp ground. No services. Pack out what your bring in!

  Its a close drive from Vegas great for a quick get away. The road is a single road and pretty rough a 4x4 is recommended however a skilled driver might be okay in a 2x4. There are a number of existing sites along the road in and a open air camp at the end. All of the sites are good. Its quiet and peaceful. No fires. The park ranger actually checked to make sure we were aware of the fire restrictions. I assume this is due to the Mahogany Fire a couple weeks ago.  Great spot for a nice quick get away from the Vegas heat!

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  Meghan

  Guide

  

  Mar. 28, 2021

  Death Valley Wilderness Area Dispersed Camping — Death Valley National Park

  Lovely dispersed just off the beaten path in Death Valley

  Just south of Ashford Mill Ruins where Badwater Rd meets Jubilee Pass Rd, you can continue down the unpaved portion of Badwater Rd/Harry Wade Rd to find a long sandy stretch that leads out of the park to the south. I'd recommend AWD with high clearance at a minimum as the road can be a little washboardy and sandy. There are ample dispersed camping sites along this portion of the road (use previously disturbed spaces within the 50 ft wilderness boundary). The sites are a little rocky/sandy but most looked fairly level and all offered remote, stunning views of the park with little traffic. We had one visible camper sharing the entire valley with us, couldn't ask for more.

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  Matt W.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 2, 2020

  Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping (Spring Mountain)

  Dry camping with great views

  There are several spots along Lovell Canyon Rd that you can disperse camp at. If you want to get more than 30 feet off the road then you won't want to do it in an RV, the roads are rough. I came on a Sunday in October and there quite a few people camped along here so grab one of the first that you see. Use the satellite view in Google Maps to find some clearings in the brush. The main road is not very active at night so it's a pretty peaceful sleep.

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  taylor

  Scout

  

  Oct. 27, 2021

  Death Valley: Dispersed Camping East Side of Park

  Comfortable Camping

  This campsite was probably the most comfortable I’ve ever experienced. In October it was warm with beautiful sunrise/sunset. Easy to set up a tent even in the dark. Multiple fire pits at most camp spots. I put the coordinates in maps on my iPhone and it took me right there. No WiFi but can be found within 10 minutes where there is a casino with gas and little market if need be. 5 or so minutes away from Death Valley Park. Save your money and stay here for free!

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  T K.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 5, 2021

  Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping (Spring Mountain)

  Great for dispersed tent or small rv

  Prefect place to get away from Vegas. Many places for camping and easy to pull a trailer. Main road mostly paved. Other roads were dirt but well maintained and manageable. Lots of turn offs to disperse camp from main road. Be cautious, there were a couple of groups of campers off the main road that were target shooting into the woodline. If you come across the Red Rock canyon area. Rocky mt gap is the trail you can take to come across the mt in a high clearance 4wd vehicle. Mainly a jeep or something not to wide/long. My truck couldn't get pass some tight areas, so had to turn around.

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  Eric F.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 29, 2020

  Shoshone - Tecopa - Dispersed

  Rock Hounding Dreams?

  This is a great place to dig for white opals! I come here several times a year to dig for opals and search for other rock, there is a ton of chalcedony in this area which I like. The dirt roads are okay but not great as far as how rough they are, but you don't have to have a 4x4 so that's good. There's quite a few spots and they are spaced far apart, I've seen a wide range of camping setups, I tent camp so I tend to look for dry creak beds, this area is pretty rocky so air mattresses are your friend.

  In the deeper areas of old river beds the hills will be 15-30ft tall, look for a dark green/gray line and when you find whites spots that's where the opals are, you can chip away and find decent sized veins of white opal. When you get them wet you will see blue, red, green and yellow amongst other colors.

  This is dispersed camping so there are no amenities to speak of, but there is a small town of Tecopa near by with a few small places to eat. There are also hot springs in this area follow the signs they are everywhere, be forewarned that foreigners come into this area as well and tend to go into the hot springs nude. There is another camp close to the hot springs that has amenities if that's what you like.