Nevada's abundant dispersed camping options cluster around Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Spring Mountains, and public lands near Winnemucca. Many sites like Stewart's Point, Valley of Fire Dispersed, and BLM areas west of Valley of Fire provide free camping with minimal amenities. Most locations permit campfires and allow pets, though facilities are limited with few offering toilets or water.
Road conditions vary significantly across sites. Access to Water Canyon Recreation Area and Government Wash accommodates larger vehicles, while Champion Road and Harris Springs require higher clearance. According to one visitor, "The road kinda sucks but VC is a good time. Please remember to pack everything out, there was a lot of trash I had to pick up." Many dispersed sites sit close to highways for convenient overnight stays. A camper noted that Goldfield Road is "very easy dirt road. Any vehicle could drive it. Far enough from the highway that it was quiet sleeping." Summer temperatures in lower elevations can be extreme, though higher-elevation sites in the Spring Mountains offer relief with temperatures 20-25 degrees cooler than Las Vegas.
"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."
"There were plenty of people camping out here last night but we found a private turn off with epic Mountain View’s. Paved road with dirt road turn-offs. No facilities. Many spots had fire rings."
"BLM managed spot. Free with fire pits tables and bathrooms. Most spots not level- but free! Good places for quick hike and saw several deer"
"Our overnight stay in site#10 was very pleasant, and we had a nice hike up the trail before moving on the next day. "
"Okay so I am all for BLM, but people trashing areas are not ok! I love the new system they have built here It is still free, 14 days."
"Great spots for rv Close to lake Lots of people fishing Road is graded with camping spots or drive further rough road wild spots"
"The ground going to the water is rutted and steep and soft sand in parts. We saw several trucks drive down there without any problems. The two miles off the highway is paved, but in poor condition."
"One of many dispersed camping spots on Lake Mead."
"Some rough road getting in and to some of the spots, but popular area with lots of fairly flat spots and fire rings."
"When you turn off the paved road it is only half a mile to spacious level sites. No amenities. 5G Verizon. Very secluded."
"We extended our boondocking by using our tote when we went to the state park and dumped in their RV dump. They have water too. Solar was greatly here. I would stay away in warmer seasons though."
"I spoke to the ranger and found out that checkout in the park was 2 pm. You pretty much have to catch someone leaving to get a spot in the park. We were relieved to find so many other options nearby."
"We wanted to do some dispersed camping near basin and range nm...we couldnt find Basin and range national monument. Were barely able to turn around our rig and come back to this CG."
"Lots of dirt roads for hiking and biking. Hot Creek a mile away if you like hot spring soaking. Campground is large enough that people running generators were not too bothersome."
"We couldn't get a spot inside Valley of Fire State Park so we decided to boondock on the BLM land outside the park."
"There is a little dirt road that continues down, and we walked it but wouldn't recommend driving it unless you have a 4x4 and high clearance."
"When you pull into the empty turn around and onto the dirt road you could be immediately disarmed."
"Everything else on the trail was kind of tight. It wasn’t terribly cold but it started snowing overnight! Woke up to 2 inches of snow and witnessed a gorgeous winter wonderland from my tent."
"Stayed here two nights in our 2wd camper van on the way into the Vegas area. Easy to find a spot - just look for pull off roads from the paved road. Great views and not busy!"
"From dry flat lake bed, to bumps and jumps, to trails to the mountains- there is all kinds of terrain especially for starters."
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
LegendGreat spot just out of town. Several people camped here. Back from the road so not too much road noise. Pond is a bonus feature.
LegendGreat overnight stop. No amenities, just gravel road on the side of the highway. Good for large rigs.
LegendBeautiful area with tons of great dispensed camping options.
LegendRight next to a major highway and pretty noisy.
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.
ScoutThis is closed 10/26/26
ScoutThis was a great little overnight spot. Wind out of the west (quite strong) kept any highway noise from reaching us. We snuggled down into a wash in order to minimize the wind (and turn the trailer door around - to face north - so not to catch flight when opened). So far, so good!
Discover the beauty of Nevada's vast landscapes through dispersed camping, where you can enjoy nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. With a variety of locations offering unique amenities and activities, Nevada is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
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