Best Dog-Friendly Camping in Nevada

Leave the glitz and glam of the Las Vegas Strip behind and come camping in Nevada. Explore the petroglyphs and ancient cultures at the Valley of Fire State Park or relax in the high alpine along the eastern shores of Lake Tahoe. With over 80% of the state dedicated as public lands, there’s an adventure for everyone.

For some of the best camping in Nevada, head to Pyramid Lake. Located just 40 miles outside of Reno, the lake offers a variety of camping and recreation options. Keep in mind that the lake is located on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe's Reservation. In order to camp here, you’ll need to obtain a permit first. Enjoy dispersed camping along the water’s edge. Don’t forget to bring your boat, SUP or kayak and cool off in the lake, be sure to check out the Pyramid Rock island and see how this awesome spot got its name.

The Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada’s largest state park, contains over 40,000 acres of stunning red rock formations peppered with ancient ruins and native artifacts left behind by the Ancient Puebloan People. Admire petroglyphs, climb the red rocks and uncover another world in this Mars-like landscape. Due to the sweltering summer temps, the Valley of Fire State Park offers perfect place for winter camping in Nevada.

Looking to climb a mountain? Consider hiking to the top of Mount Rose in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Although this area is quite popular and crowded during the summer months, it’s well-worth a trip to this sapphire, high-alpine oasis. Various camping options are available.

Located just outside of Las Vegas, Lake Mead is one of Nevada’s premier outdoor recreation areas. If you’re tired of the crowds, consider hiking up Black Mountain. This lesser-known trail can be done in a day and there is plenty of camping at nearby Lake Mead.

If you’re a national park lover, you’ve got to check out the quiet scenery at the Great Basin National Park. Dramatic mountain ridges meet sagebrush valleys at this little-visited park. Plenty of wildlife and excellent camp spots await you. With so many lakes, deserts and mountains, there are endless possibilities for Nevada camping. No matter where you choose to go in this great state, The Dyrt is here to help you find the perfect perch to pitch a tent.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites in Nevada (360)

    1. Atlatl Rock Campground — Valley of Fire State Park

    88 Reviews
    Overton, NV
    Website
    +1 (702) 397-2088

    $25 - $35 / night

    "PROS: • Restrooms w/ flushing toilets • Showers w/ hot water • Parking within your site, loved the proximity • Faucet w/ running water on site • Fire pit w/ removable grill • BBQ grill • Covered picnic"

    "The fee system feels a little confusing but it's basically $15 park entrance fee, $10 more dollars to camp, and another $10 for hookups (50&30&20 power and water only, free dump and water (and"

    2. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    70 Reviews
    Blue Diamond, NV
    Website
    +1 (702) 515-5387

    $12 - $80 / night

    "It’s an easy drive from Los Angeles. We stopped right off the freeway at the super Walmart for supplies and then the campsite was only about 15min from there."

    "I stayed in Vegas for several months and found this to be one of my homes away from home. Sure I was close but I also wanted to get out of the house and camp where the weather was nice."

    3. Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping (Spring Mountain)

    55 Reviews
    Blue Diamond, NV
    Website
    +1 (702) 515-5000

    "It's a beautifully rugged area, lots of pull of camp sites spread around. Can be busy and harder to find spots, but further back should have spots."

    "This is a great little getaway outside of las vegas and pahrump. After a few miles in, you hit some trees and cooler weather. Stayed for one night, but will definitely be going back."

    4. Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort

    42 Reviews
    Henderson, NV
    Website
    +1 (702) 260-2000

    "Bit close to the neighbors but not super tight.  Good cell service on T-Mobile and AT&T.  Laundry room clean with plenty of washer/dryers."

    "Oasis is a great location to spend a night or two if you want to jaunt into Vegas for bit. It’s also very central as an overnight for heading into Utah or Nevada from SoCal."

    5. Water Canyon Recreation Area

    40 Reviews
    Winnemucca, NV
    Website
    +1 (775) 623-1500

    "Just a short drive from town and up a dirt road it was easy to find. We had some cell service with Verizon. We camped in third pull out where the vault toilet is."

    "Sites are well layed out and sit right next to a small creek.  Nice play to stay when driving through Nevada."

    6. Las Vegas KOA Journey at Sam's Town

    40 Reviews
    Henderson, NV
    Website
    +1 (702) 454-8055

    "This KOA is right off the Highway with easy parking for all sizes, 15 minutes from Vegas strip and there is a casino right next to us too."

    "This was refreshing as we got a late start to our trip and arrived in around 8pm. Most campgrounds this would be considered after hours."

    7. Cathedral Gorge State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Panaca, NV
    Website
    +1 (775) 728-4460

    "One of the best hidden gems in Nevada! Great camping with clean restrooms and well maintained campgrounds. Plenty of good trails nooks and crannies to explore.

    Highly recommended!!"

    "Nice little campground located in the Cathedral Gorge State Park in Eastern central Nevada. Sites are first come first serve. Each has Electrical hook ups, but no sewer/dump facilities."

    8. Upper Campground - Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

    34 Reviews
    Alamo, NV
    Website
    +1 (775) 725-3417

    "It was free and pet friendly and right next to the lake which made for a beautiful sunset."

    "We got in on a Thursday night right around 6:30 pm."

    9. Welcome Station RV Park

    32 Reviews
    Wells, NV
    Website
    +1 (775) 752-2736

    $25 - $42 / night

    "Compared to the surround areas, this place was truly an oasis in the desert as others have said. The hosts were super nice."

    "In the middle of the Nevada desert along I80, there's a nice RV oasis for a stopover for travelers. "

    10. McWilliams Campground

    31 Reviews
    Mount Charleston, NV
    Website
    +1 (702) 872-5486

    $25 - $50 / night

    "You can take that heat from Vegas and completely forget you are in Nevada when you travel just outside the city and to McWilliams Campground and Mount Charleston area."

    "Really peaceful and walking distance to the Bristlecone trails. Besides an incredibly rude group of people who didn’t understand quiet hours we had a great time!"

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews in Nevada

2637 Reviews of 360 Nevada Campgrounds


  • Strykher V.
    Aug. 13, 2024

    Fletcher View

    Lovely Little Campsite

    Our first time camping in Nevada, and first time camping for my son. It's only 40 mins away from us. We went there the weekend before my son's school starts as last hurrah. It was a great way to scape Vegas heat. It hits 64 Lows during early morning and up to 78 on daytime. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. I got lucky getting a FF site #6. I went on Friday afternoon and came back Saturday morning to book it for two nights. Left early Sunday evening. 

    Although most people has trailers and RVs, we had a 9 person tent and plenty of fun. The site we got was perfectly closed to the restroom which was a plus since my brother was on crutches. Site has 30A, 50A,110 Power. Water spigot was also just a step away from the site. There's a little creek on the side, but dried up for summer. Water might be on during rainy days or when snow melts. It's by the side of the highway so you will hear some loud cars time to time, but not too bothersome. It's very quite at night, except for the soothing cricket sounds.

    We will be back for sure!

  • graham K.
    Apr. 28, 2020

    Big Creek Campground

    Great, developed but primitive campground in Nevada

    Nice little campground toward the mouth of Big Creek Canyon. The campground is right on the creek. Big Creek Canyon is beautiful about 15 miles from the town of Austin and is full of Aspens. There are probably about 10 sites in the campground with plenty of space between each site. Hunting season gets busy but I have never seen more than one or two groups in the campground at one time if it’s not hunting season. There is not a ton of privacy within the campground but there is plenty of space for each campsite. There are trout in the creek and easily accessible depending on how much snow the mountain range got the winter before. The road that goes through Big Creek Canyon is a decent BLM road that will take you to the summit of the range then down into Kingston which is a fun adventure. If you like camping in Nevada but don’t like dry camping or digging holes to use the bathroom, this place is awesome!

  • Kaitlynn B.
    Oct. 19, 2021

    Clark Park

    Perfect overnight

    I love the ability to come in and pick a spot and pay in the morning. It was so easy and convenient especially being the closest place. Loved i didn’t have to get online or talk to anyone at an office. They are VERY organized with arrows, labels, and instructions. Highly recommend. And yes, everyone raves about the dog park but i don’t have pets but it was really big.

  • Carlyne F.
    Feb. 11, 2021

    Iron Horse RV Resort

    Iron Horse RV Resort, NV

    A beautifully laid out campground with gravel sites and nice landscaping. It’s nestled in the heart of Elko, Nevada, a short drive from the Ruby Mountains and a couple of smaller casinos and restaurants.

    The dog park was small, but well maintained and provided waste bags. There is also a spa/hot tub available to guests which is a nice addition. They have clean bathrooms and laundry available as well.

  • Dee S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 18, 2021

    Clark's Custom Camp

    Nice Place to Stay a Couple Nights

    I've passed through Goldfield Nevada several times and always wanted to stay long enough to explore it more. In October 2020 I did just that. I wasn't sure exactly when I'd get there so I didn't make a reservation ahead of time but when I got near Goldfield I called around and they had a space available. (I called a few campgrounds and I can't remember if others were full or if this one had the best rates. I think I paid $25/night for three nights. Their rates have increased to $35/night in January 2021 (I called to confirm this.) They do offer lower weekly rates.  People were friendly.

    It's typical RV park. i.e. You're parked too close to your neighbors. My space was next to the "dog park" which was maybe a 20' x 10' fenced area so I didn't have another RV on that side. That made me happy. Few people actually used the dog park while I was there, They had full hookups. There may have been picnic tables I don't remember. They had showers and a restroom. I liked the location because I could walk just about everywhere. I didn't want to unhitch my trailer for such a short stay.

    Overall it was a good stay. I prefer to camp BLM lands because you can spread out and there's a lot of space between you and other campers. I have solar, a composting toilet and running water on board so I'm pretty much self contained off-grid for a week or two.  I'd like to explore the nearby BLM camping next time. The disadvantage would be that you'd have to unhitch to go explore the town.

    Forgot something VERY important. You have to visit the DInky Diner. Really good food. super friendly. The owner, Karie, has a story about how she started the diner. Check out the photos.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2021

    Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Relaxing Dispersed Camping

    Beautiful sunsets near waterline. Tent and/or vehicle camping only in this lower area. RV camping up on hill side. Fishing good. Hiking good. Lots of birds and some coyotes. Watch your small pets! Facebook SNORR (Southern Nevada Off Road Recovery) if you get stuck in any soil. They will get you out free but please donate anything you can after.

  • Colette K.
    Sep. 26, 2018

    Duck Creek RV Park & Resort

    Duck Creek RV Park & Resort

    Very clean & popular with asphalt roadways, newer RVs, long-term & short-term stays, store, restrooms with showers, pool & spa, and dog park.  Easy access to downtown Las Vegas and nearby major shopping and casinos.

  • N
    Jun. 12, 2021

    Desert Eagle RV Park - Military Only

    Another perk for Vets

    This RV park is available to retired and/or active duty…great sites, most are pull thru…dogs loved the dog park instead of leash walks…

  • Les W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 4, 2021

    Sparks Marina RV Park

    Great spot

    This campground is in town but still is a great place to stop. Has nice dog park, great hookups. Close to the Sparks marina if you want to walk, but we were here for the Nugget rib cook-off. Just not sure on the all the rules as it seems some are followed some you can ignore.


Guide to Nevada

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