Best Equestrian Camping near Sloan, NV

Summer time might not be the best time to try to camp in southern Nevada but with mild fall and winter this campsite leaves a lot of options for those looking for an outdoor adventure.

I spent much of early spring at Red Rock enjoying the facilities, the hiking, the vistas and yes the camping. This campground does accept reservations for group sites however individual sites are walk up first come first serve and with those mild weekends they do fill up quickly. Weekdays are suggested if you can make it out as it is a bit easier to get a site during those days.

One thing most do not consider with camping at this location is the proximity to the Las Vegas strip and all the tourists which that includes. This campsite is coveted and many who wish to venture beyond the brights lights find themselves at this nationally acclaimed facility.

A few things to also consider before traveling here:

1- No cell servIce at the campground for any provIder, fact is unless you hike to the peaks you wIll not fInd any cell service for miles.

2- Campground sometimes appears full when in fact people are parking here instead of camping so do not get turned away without a quick once through the campground itself.

3- No hookups for electrIcal or water at individual sItes. If you must have power you will want to consider alternative sources.

RV campers as well as tent campers are able to stay at thIs locatIon however It does sway a bIt more toward tent campIng In way of spacing and availabilIty.

Cost to camp are $15 for single tent campers like myself. ThIs Includes a pIcnIc table and awning but more Importantly proximity to the park itself. Most don’t inquire about stay length but for a blogger lIke myself I had to know and elected to ask, because who wouldnt want the best vIews In the area as long as possIble! 14 days!!

Red rock camping is super neat. We didn’t reserve we just went for it and found the host whom told us to find a spot and so we did and it was great! Being born in raised in Las Vegas it’s a must you know it gets really hot, so make sure you pack a lot of water and lights because it’s dark. Pets are allowed and children too ha ha. Besides that you have a tent pad so there is a nice flat area for you to camp and a fire ring. I recommend reserving and making sure you reserve one with a canopy if not make sure you bring a canopy. The sun is scorching. We hiked up the little mountain which gave us epic views of red rock, all the different reds and oranges make for a photo worthy shot.

Such a great camp area. First time ever camping here and it was perfect in April... it gets hot here so bring extra water. Great camp hosts and the park was spotless. Make sure you chose a location that’s covered just for that extra protection from any sun shining down on you. Nice walk in and parking sites if need and they are very accommodating. There is water available as well.

This was a well developed campsite but has no cell service. It's a great gateway to the Red Rock area but if you are looking for somewhere to go and work just outside of the city, this isn't the spot. I was there during the week and there was only one site left so book it in advance if you can.

The campground is good place to spend the night to visit the canyon (as of November 2020 there is a $15 entrance fee & they recommend making reservations prior to visiting). The campground is on a flat stretch of land next to base of canyons. During our stay it was extremely windy knocking over our tent (yup staked down & guy lined).

At drive up I was starting to feel a little disappointed on how close the neighboring city is, but once you’re at the campground & canyon you forget the city is a five minute drive away. (Reason why I reviewed it 4 vs 5- sorry!)

Overall great spot for a weekend family trip.

Great place to stay just five minutes outside of Town and the National Park. Some of the spots have nice shelters.

Great Campground in the Red Rock National Conservation Area. There really isn't much privacy between the campsites but the view and the feel of it makes it worth it. We stayed at site 50 just by chance and I think it's one of the best sites of the campground because it backs up on a hill. 

Make sure to make a reservation before coming to the campground.

The campground was really clean and had fire pits, tent pads, picnic tables, and several toilets. 

There is a ton of great hiking nearby in the Red Rock National Conservation Area. Even though you are only 20 minutes from the Vegas strip, it didn't feel like it. All in all, great campground that I would return to if I'm ever in the area again.

This campground is an easy few miles outside of the suburbs of Las Vegas. So easy in fact, I needed cell service and was able to drive five minutes to an Albertson’s grocery store parking lot to make a phone call and use the internet browser on my iPhone. As a local I was opposed to this new construction so close to Red Rock for this reason. The park doesn’t feel like a getaway as much as other parks.

The campground is closed during the summer months when it reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit by 7 AM. We camped in January and it reached the low 60s in the day and dipped to the 30s with rain at night. Spring or fall weather is much better fro tent camping. We were comfortable in an RV.

Most sites had steel roofed canopies and all had a fire ring and grill. The driving paths are pea gravel and the roads are gravel and desert dirt. They are well maintained and a few years ago benches and railroad timber barriers were installed. Bathrooms were very clean with a bunch of sanitizer and toilet paper. Drinking water spigots were also clean and had good water pressure. No hookups are available for RVs.

Overall, this campground earned 4 stars because the views weren’t as impressive as the actual park. The park is a very short drive down the road but waking up with beautiful views is something I look for. And the proximity to the city didn’t offer the feeling of isolation I like in a camping trip. It was convenient but the city lights could be seen glowing over the hill and the sky wasn’t as dark for stargazing as I prefer on a camping trip.

If going here, the park is a world class rock climbing destination and bike riding or driving driving the scenic loop are my recommended activities.

Great camp hosts and great views. The spots are all tent ready with hooks to help you tie down your tent. This place is spotless and well kept. They have a lot of walk in sites so no worries if you have traveled along time you will get in. Bathrooms are basic nothing special vault toilets. If you hike a little ways up the hill the views are outstanding. Reserve ahead of time because you want to guarantee a spot with a bit of shaded canopy. It does get extremely hot so make sure you are prepared for the elements and pack enough fluids. The images I have included are or the reservable picnics area on the opposite side, near calico basin which has other tables that you don’t need to reserve so if your camping, make sure to make It a day trip to calico basin, epic photo shoots, amazing hikes and nice covered picnic areas and clean bathrooms. A really neat spot

Site 84 Walk To Site I called ahead of time to reserve a spot. I was told everything was reserve so I had to change my dates by a day. When I got there hardly anyone was camping. I was just disappointed that I couldn’t get a drive to site. Other than that, Red Rock is beautiful and a must see. Book your scenic drive tour early and take your time going around Red Rock, many trails to see. After Rainey day, Ice Box towards the end of the park is a must see with their waterfall. Only got 4 stars because it was super windy

The campsites are nothing to write home about, but the surrounding area is great. Biggest plus is you don’t have far to drive if you’re in Vegas, but it feels very distanced from the city.

This is a nice little campsite, the drive in spots all feature fire pits and shade structures.

Walk in sites are a little misleading I feel, as the site states they also have fire pits but only have charcoal briquettes, no wood fires allowed. Walkins are also extremely close together.

Bathrooms are remarkably clean, camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. Very windy at times, bring lots of tent stakes.

We love camping in this location it's close to downtown Summerlin.

Let's be sure about this. If you're a tent camper, then just know you're going to roast between the months of May and October. The day times are brutal and the nights are barely cooler. We hit it in late May and had to find indoor fun between 10am and 7pm, returning to our campsite only when the sun began it's stunning descent behind the mountains. Even though half the sites have covered areas, don't be mistaken that you'll have shade, or that shade will be cool.

But once twilight hits, you'll grok the magic of the desert. Convenient location with very hikable mountains nearby... just attempt them in the early morning. Or anytime not so summer-like. The site itself is a nice slice of desert, beautiful and dry. 

Curses on the RV who pulled in past midnight, tugged by a mega-truck that kept it's engine running for a good 25 minutes trying to fit into their spot. Textbook rude camp etiquette. An easy way to wake everyone up.

But the rest of the camp was friendly and courteous. We had site 41. No cover, but it wouldn't have mattered in that heat. Bathrooms were decent and well placed, although quite a few were not open. One garbage bin at the entrance of the camp.

I haved visited this campsite before but have not stayed the night. The place is currently closed for summer (Jun 2 - Aug 31). My photos only reflect the drive way and entrance, as you are not able to drive inside the campsite.
They do have three campgrounds, main, group and overflow. The main sites can accommodate tent and/or rvs. Most rigs I seen during my last visit was 25 feet and smaller in the main area. Plenty of space between sites so you don't feel cramped. The overflow had 2 motorcoaches with plenty of turn around in the area and group can fit just about any size rig.

Spots are reservable and first come first serve. They have group camping as well. They close this campground during the summer months because it’s honestly just too hot to stay however This campground is amazing the hosts are incredible a lot of places get reserved but people flake or whatever so if you do not have a reservation my best advice is to find the Camp host and they’ll tell you which spots nobody has shown up for because if you drive through and strike out and see that there’s reservation signs a lot of times people don’t show up so they know who was supposed to show up and who wasn’t and they will let you know which spots are available. The best thing about this place is you’re literally minutes from any free hiking and your minutes from getting in to the scenic Loop . If you are unable to get into the scenic loop One of the nearest places to hike is First Creek Trail it’s free and it’s amazing you can hike all the way to the top and it’s neat because you get to literally see water streaming through and see wildlife at its finest, icebox trail is also another neat Hiking trail mind you I’m a mom so these are kid friendly hikes!!! I have a three-year-old and a seven-year-old and they can make it to the top every time. make sure you pack in a lot of water !! if you have a dog which we do make sure you bring poop pick up bags it seems as if people don’t care about nature to pick up the poop- people blow my mind when it comes to hiking how they just let their dogs do whatever … next the petroglyph wall trail head hike is mild compared to others and enjoyable they have signage telling you about the history which is really neat.

Back to the camping I recommend finding a campsite that has covered tables just in case you don’t bring a pop up or any shade but nonetheless they have nice bathrooms water spouts throughout and it’s a really cool easy accessible campground to where you can get to anything that you want to get to I really recommend coming here October through April because the temperature cools down but yet you’re still able to enjoy all those amazing hikes without overheating or exhausting yourself if you need to reach a store you just jump on the street and go to Charleston and the Freeway there’s many stores you can refuel get liquids anything you may need that you forgot you’re nearby to stores which is about a 20 minute drive which isn’t bad. you’re allowed to have fires at this campground weather permitting they sometimes have wood but I would not guarantee that. also make sure fire restrictions are checked before. each spot has a grill and a fire ring and if you’re lucky and get a spot with cover canopy then you’re Doing great. They also have walking camp spots Where everyone uses a community parking area and then walk maybe 100 feet to a camp spot they have shared bathrooms there as well so you don’t have to walk further to potty. they pretty much have everything all set up for you they also have a no turn away policy they’re not gonna turn you away if you’re hiking and needing a spot to stay. overall a super great spot to go camping even in the heat you get to enjoy the bright stars and wildlife

Closest you can stay to Red Rock Canyon. The sites are small and close together. Tent pads are basically big wooden sandboxes that do not fit many tents above 6 people. 

Wind is an issue here. There are no natural wind blocks. Noise can be bad (climbers from all over the world having the time of their lives), but overall you can't complain being able to drive 5 minutes to the front gate to RRC.

Facilities are all ok and average compared to other state/national campsites. Multiple camp hosts are by the end of the entrance road. There are some walk in sites, but those are commonly taken up by the foreign climbers that are a bit more adventurous.

Closest food is a small strip mall about 10 minutes West on the main road. Albertson's supermarket is nicely stocked and has a great craft beer selection. Subway sandwiches, a pizza place, and a gas station make up a perfect refuel spot.

Everything is along the one way road and is easily accessible. It's a great driving tour if that's all you want. 

Climbing is world class!

Fantastic one way drive through amazing Aztec Sandstone cliffs and mountains. Excellent rock climbing and hiking.

Can't beat the location. Sites are close together, can be loud. Facilities are ok. Can be very windy.

Stayed 2 nights to stock up and do laundry. Office hours were 9-5, got in at 4:45 and no one was there. So I looked for security and they checked me in. No phone # to call, no signs. They even billed me wrong and had to debate them for half hour. Clean park with Wi-Fi, cell service was spotted.

If you get a chance take the scenic drive. The campground is just fine with vault toilets, and water but no showers, sewer dump, electric or other hookups. The location is very scenic. The facilities are well kept and the hosts on site are very nice. Many sites include a hard canopy over a paved patio, with picnic table and fire ring nearby. Each also had a large, level sand pad for pitching a tent.

Sites are not private by any stretch of the imagination, but the hosts were delightful, and there are water spigots outside the bathrooms (pit toilets).

Nice campground with big sites. Some nice shade pavilions at a lot of the sites. Enough pit toilets for all. Water is available but no hookups. Nothing special but you can reserve sites online and the hosts are on top of things. I appreciate that.

If I could have a do over, I think that bikes would be a ton of fun at Red Rock. Also a few more days to explore it all.

Stayed the weekend, RV spaces are set apart from the tent sites in a semi-circle of 5 spaces in a quiet area. There are aluminum picnic tables, fire pits and BBQ’s but not hookups. Spaces are pretty deep but not very wide. Space 5 is at the end up near a slight hill so it was a bit more private than the others which are pretty close together. It was close to home which was nice. Great view of Red Rock in the distant to see the sun set.

Easy to book for a last minute climbing trip. Great location right outside of Red Rocks. Clean facilities. No privacy. Can get pretty windy.

This is a small desert campground. Drinking water but no water or dump for camper. Lots of cars in and out all night. Not sure why. Toilet but no showers. No electric.