Best Campgrounds near Searchlight, NV

Bumpy road to get in, but definitely worth it.  Sites are spacious and well spaced out.  I was there in March and it was uncrowded with plenty of vacancies.  Some of the spots on the outside of loop have amazing views over the surrounding mountains.  Highly recommend.

This out-of-the-way campground is wonderful.  Sites are spacious and well spaced out.  I was there in March and it was uncrowded with plenty of vacancies.  Look for a spot on the outside of the loop - some of them have amazing views out over the adjacent hills.  I highly recommend this campground.

Dirt Road easy accessible with 30ft camper. View on lake and sunset are fantastic. Donkeys included. Recommended 👍🏼

We stayed for just one night in early April, and our timing couldn't have been more perfect! We arrived right at sunset and managed to snag a fantastic spot right on the water's edge. Watching the sun go down over the water from that location offered some truly incredible views. It was a wonderful, memorable experience, even for a short stay. We definitely look forward to our next trip and making another stop here!

Telephone Cove is a beautiful and very peaceful location. We visited on a Tuesday in early April. Although it seemed somewhat crowded for a weekday, everyone we encountered was friendly. We really appreciated how quiet it was at night – no loud parties, generators, or disturbances. We only stayed for one night but would definitely stay here again. The only reason for not giving it a full five stars is that some RVs were parked extremely close to the bathrooms. It looked like they might be longer-term stays, and their proximity felt like it encroached on privacy when using the facilities. Overall, though, it's a great spot, and we had a positive experience.

This area is one of my Go-To spots when visiting the Mojave National Preserve. We stayed at a couple sites over the course of a few days. Our sites were clean, the location was quiet, we felt safe, and the cell reception was spotty.

A little windy at night when we went but it was a very beautiful spot. No shade really so keep that in mind for summer months.

Wonderful campsite overlooking the lake and beach. No hookups but dump station and water available at the entrance. Can walk to the beach and marina.

Really fun spot, but don’t get there later at night or it could be hard to get a spot. Super pretty to wake up and see in the morning though

This campground lies within the most populous state in our union, but feels like it’s a million miles from nowhere. The only thing that might remind you of civilization is the distant glow of interstate trucks moving along the highway which cuts through the Mojave National Preserve some 30 miles distant. 

Situated on a high vantage point the sites offer options to observe the vastness of this desert plain. The sites are mostly small with only a few offering room for larger rigs but lots of space in between sites. The campground loop road is dirt and narrow, so maybe scout ahead if you need more clearance for turns. 

The picnic table, tent pad, and fire ring are cool, and the vault toilets are super clean, at least when we were there. Fresh water is available at the Visitor’s Center just down the road. 

You can hike, road bike or mountain bike right out of the campsite. In fact, one of the coolest hikes we’ve been on is the famous “hole in the wall” which makes you twist through these beautiful marble canyon walls. While it’s not for the faint of heart, it is easy enough for anyone who can climb a ladder. Other, less committing hikes are all around, including some longer distance trails. 

Access to the campground and visitor’s center is easy and paved, but north of the campground the road is 4 wheel drive access only. This makes it great for mountain or cyclocross bikes, with fewer cars and traffic. Driving through the park can be an adventure in and of itself -- defnitely go see the Joshua Tree forest and the lava caves on the north side of the preserve.  

There’s not much nearby at all so come prepared to be self-sufficient. The nearest towns with restaurants are to the east or west along the interstate.

We booked this last minute and had a great time at the park. The pool was closed, but they gave us access to the Sam's Town hotel pool, which we did not make time to use. We had a site near the road, and the noise did not bother us, as our overhead AC fan was running for white noise. The staff was friendly, and the store had a small amount of RV, food essentials, and Las Vegas gifts and accessories. The facilities were clean, and their upgrades to the central grounds look promising. They welcomed our kiddos when booking, unlike another local RV venue. We plan to return to this site in the future.

This campground lies within the most populous state in our union, but feels like it’s a million miles from nowhere. The only thing that might remind you of civilization is the distant glow of interstate trucks moving along the highway which cuts through the Mojave National Preserve some 30 miles distant. 

Situated on a high vantage point the sites offer options to observe the vastness of this desert plain. The sites are mostly small with only a few offering room for larger rigs but lots of space in between sites. The campground loop road is dirt and narrow, so maybe scout ahead if you need more clearance for turns. The picnic table, tent pad, and fire ring are cool, and the vault toilets are super clean, at least when we were there. 

Fresh water is available at the Visitor’s Center just down the road. You can hike, road bike or mountain bike right out of the campsite. In fact, one of the coolest hikes we’ve been on is the famous “hole in the wall” which makes you twist through these beautiful marble canyon walls. While it’s not for the faint of heart, it is easy enough for anyone who can climb a ladder. Other, less committing hikes are all around, including some longer distance trails. 

Access to the campground and visitor’s center is easy and paved, but north of the campground the road is 4 wheel drive access only. This makes it great for mountain or cyclocross bikes, with fewer cars and traffic. Driving through the park can be an adventure in and of itself. There’s not much nearby at all so come prepared to be self-sufficient. The nearest towns with restaurants are to the east or west along the interstate.

This is a quiet, remote spot accessible by car if you drive slowly and the road isn’t washed out. Unfortunately it’s pretty trashy, which is a shame. The water is beautiful, with a gentle lapping in the breeze.

Gorgeous views of the lake. Not for someone looking for solitude as there will most certainly be other campers. While you can find some spots that are flatter, most are slanted. Bathroom is clean, 10/10. If you’re lucky, you might get a visit from some very adorable local donkeys.

Firstly if you do not have 4 wheel drive you can get in but seriously use caution! For bigger rigs - we a 30ft Skoolie, a 25ft RV and a Jeep towing a 17ft cargo conversion trailer in with only minor white knuckling. There’s little chance the bus could have pulled my trailer in so had to pull it separately with my jeep. The last 2.5 miles is pitchy with some really tight turns as well as steep hills and washboard, rocky texture. The road is mostly rock and gravel with packed sand underneath. Don’t even try it in the rain without 4x4. Drop offs on one or both sides at times. Just take it SLOW and you’ll be good. The spots are plentiful but not level and they’re really rocky. If you’re looking for a manicured campground style spot this is not for you - but if you like rugged gems off the beaten path then you’ll love it! The water is so clean, great fishing and water sports. There’s not a boat ramp here but you can launch boards, kayaks and small dingy boats from the beach. There’s are wild donkeys and lots of birds and bats. There’s views are spectacular! Jeepers can climb through several trails and they all offer amazing views. There’s also a vault toilet up the hill from the water. You’ll see it on your right on the way to the water. There are no trash cans or wood to gather so pack in pack out your trash and bring firewood!

This is a pleasant well-maintained campground with a helpful friendly ranger. I did not give it five stars only because The sites are cramped a little bit too close together and the vegetation needs to grow up around the campsites a little bit more. It was not full on a weekend when all nearby campgrounds were packed. Most of the sites have a nice view of Lake Mead

Stayed here two nights, nicely spread out sites, with a variety of types. Walk in, drive in, pull through etc. Nice area away from traffic and noise. NPS staff a nearby visitor friendly. we did a few nearby hikes. Was a bit windy and rained a bit, but that’s what happens in April.

Amazing views plenty of room spread out. Some good hikes.. just started climbing on either side. Lots of fire circles. But the views were spectacular and stole the show. Best off grid dispersed camping experience we have ever had.

Nice campsite for tents or RVs. Flushing toilets and running water in the bathroom was nice. Beautiful sunset views, and the hills block all signs of civilization. You feel like you are in the middle of nowhere even though you are 20 minutes from Vegas. We stayed in late March which was a great time to stay. Low 70s during the day and maybe 59 at the coldest part of the nice.