Best Tent Camping in Nevada

Recent Tent Reviews in Nevada

1695 Reviews of 66 Nevada Campgrounds

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  Geoffrey R.

  Traveler

  

  May. 1, 2019

  Echo Bay Lower Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  Lake front camping.

  Not sure why we would go to tent camp at Lake Mead in the middle of summer but we did, and we were not the only ones. It was 110 degrees during the day and 85 degrees at night. Quite miserable honestly. Tent sites were spacious and bathrooms were fairly clean. Ideal time to camp here would most likely be early Spring or late Fall.

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  Trl G.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 4, 2024

  Peavine Campground

  Peaceful and secluded just what I was looking for!

  Had this spot marked on my mapping programs for a while. Utilized it one evening while traveling through the state. It was so quiet and peaceful with the creek running through it. It did get a little cold once the sun set behind those mountains in the canyon but I camped in September. So for fall camping I would definitely bring lots of heavy sleeping bags and sleeping materials. I camped in a tent, and I was in a older jeep. While it was overgrown that was back in 2021 but otherwise no one had been down there in a while. Didn't get a chance to check out any of the trails as I was traveling through but I would like to go back and check out the Arc Dome Wilderness Area. There was no cell phone signal and you need to bring in your own water, the bathrooms were decent, like I said no one had been down there in a while probably because of covid. One motorcycle came in in the evening and he was very quiet and camped quite a ways away from me when he saw where I was at.

  I really can't see a big camper getting in here there are pretty tight spots although there is a road that goes all the way through you could probably camp down at the end. But these are pretty much tent camping, rooftop tents, motorcycles, small trailers spots.

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  Michele M.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 31, 2019

  Eight Mile Dispersed Camping near Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

  Boondocking

  8 mile is just like Government Wash. Free boondocking with a 7 day limit. There is a dumpster at the front but no bathroom or other facilities. Hike out what you hike in. You could tent camp here or any size RV so long as you find a level spot to park.

  Coyotes are very present so I personally wouldn't tent camp anywhere here but I saw several people with no problems tent camping.

  There is a no break law in effect but some people still seem to leave broken glass around so be mindful. The water is close. I didn't go far enough to see of this road leads to the water. The road is very rough so I parked as soon as I was able in a class B. There were some fast trucks coming in and out as it was the weekend and the weather was perfect.

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  Ana P.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 17, 2023

  Valley View RV Park

  No Tent Camping / RV only

  I just spoke to the manager here and they do not have tent camping.

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  S K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 12, 2023

  Zephyr Cove Resort

  Took one look at my site, and left.

  Booked a tent site. The campground was completely full. My fire ring was at the bumper of my vehicle, the picnic table was basically in someone else’s campsite, and I had to walk up a flight of stairs where the tent site was supposed to be. The site on one side of me looked down on top of me from 10 feet away, the RV site next to me was crammed on top of me as well. Their front porch was basically staring right at my site, like I would be there entertainment for the night.

  I had planned to camp out of the back of my truck for a quick overnight stay. Lots of better options around.

  It is nice that it is walking distance from Zephyr Cove. But Zephyr Cove was packed. Nevada beach was only a four minute drive away and much more spacious and relaxing.

  $67, plus taxes and fees, for no services and being packed in like sardines, no thanks.

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  Steven S.

  Scout

  

  May. 23, 2020

  Sparks Marina RV Park

  False Advertising

  They advertise as having sites for tent camping as well as dispersed camping. This is inaccurate and should be changed.

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  Amanda M.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 31, 2018

  Wendover KOA

  Wendover KOA - Bonneville Salt Flats

  We stayed at the Bonneville KOA on a road trip from Southern California out to Colorado. Our original goal had been to drive from the SF Bay Area to SLC, UT (US Highway 80 is a very easy, straight shot drive from CA to UT, even for a 650 mile drive), but got a really late start and changed our target to the NV/UT boarder.

  The Wendover KOA is definitely a KOA designed for motorhomes and trailers - it’s BARREN - so not a place I would usually want to tent camp. All of the spaces are dirt lots, including the tent sites - no grass, no bushes, no (well, very few) trees, no privacy, no nothing. Again, this is not the environment I would normally want to camp in, but it worked just fine for a short stop between long stretches of driving when covering miles on a road trip.er

  This KOA campground would be great for RV users who want to visit the Casinos on the Nevada side of the NV/UT boarder, and for those spending time at the Bonneville Salt Flats for races or recreational fun.

  The facilities were clean - clean bathrooms, clean showers. There were fire pits and picnic benches in the camp sites, and WiFi was available on the campus.

  KOAs can be really great and convenient (if not full), considering we did not have a reservation ahead of time, and arrived fairly late, but were able to register through an iron ranger near the front office. If you need to find a place to camp in this area, and do NOT have a 4WD vehicle, I️ would suggest camping at the Wendover KOA instead of the nearby dispersed BLM sites located ON the salt flats. When researching where to stop for the night, we considered staying at the BLM campsites as they were FREE and camping out on the salt flats seemed like a cool idea. We decided against it because we didn’t know how my 2WD Honda CRV would fair on the salt, and because KOAs always have nice clean facilities to use.

  We got into a conversation with our neighbors about the salt flats (we had never seen them before). They seemed to think we made the correct choice by camping at the KOA rather than the on salt flats… they regularly take off-roading vehicles out to the salt flats, and have seen a dozen or so 2WD vehicles get stuck out on the flats. Apparently the long, vast salt flats are deceptive, and not always as flat as they appear. Also, they said that it can be very difficult to see pooled water while driving out on the salt, so a lot of people get stuck in deep puddles after rain.

  CAMPSITE SPECS

  Fees: $26/night

  Plumbed Toilets: Yes

  Water: Yes

  Showers: Yes (no coins needed)

  Picnic Table: Yes

  Firepit: Yes

  Cooking Grate: Yes

  Shade: NO

  Cell Service: Yes + WiFi

  Trash: Yes

  Animal Bins/Food Lockers: NO

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  Jacob

  Scout

  

  Sep. 2, 2022

  Lake View Campground — Cave Lake State Park

  Good experience

  A lot of sites, but not many had great spots for tent camping.

  Some cool trails to explore.

  Showers and toilets available. Showers have hot water 🤤

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  T K.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 30, 2021

  Atlatl Rock Campground — Valley of Fire State Park

  Find a campsite hidden within the boulders!

  Stayed here in March when the weather was perfect. They have rv sites and tent camping. I typically pull my rig, but decided on tent camping for this adventure. Midweek there was plenty of sites to choose from. I was able to find a site that was situated between two large boulder areas, so I was completely secluded and had full privacy. The sites are already spaced out, but the extra barrier made me feel like I had the place to myself. The petroglyphs are a short drive or a good walking distance from the campsites. The facilities were clean and water spots throughout sites. Highly recommend camping at this place anytime but summer months, as it can get hot!

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  Michael G.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 25, 2024

  Desert Pass Campground

  Nice to escape heat

  Need a capable vehicle to get here. Toilets were clean and there was paper but don't count on it. There are about a half dozen sites mostly geared towards tent camping. Kind of dispersed.

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  Oliver H.

  Scout

  

  May. 14, 2023

  Sportsman's Beach

  Tent camping

  Hard ground, flat spots. Fine if u stay on ur camping pad. Great stop to stay the night while driving through. Tent camping is definitely hefty here but with a washroom and free, couldn’t ask for more

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  Alison

  Legend

  

  May. 11, 2021

  Indian Creek Campground (CA) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

  Nice campground with a Lake

  Nice campground with numerous RV and tent sites. Bathroom with flush toilets and showers. Big trees provide ample shade. Quiet area close to the amenities of the Carson Valley.

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  North Idaho N.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 10, 2022

  Coyote Cove — South Fork State Recreation Area

  CRAZY windy, but decent views

  All of the camping spots are right on the water, no cover at all (this isn’t really a good tent camping or RTT site). A little awkward as there is a small neighborhood right behind you but the views of the mountains are good.

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 11, 2023

  Area 51 Stake Out - Dreamland Camp

  World Class Night Skies!

  Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're so happy to have this new partner on our platform! Tent camping, the least light pollution in this part of the world, and maybe even a UFO sighting. Come give this place a try and leave your review here.

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  David L.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 20, 2022

  Lower Lehman Campground — Great Basin National Park

  Beautiful, secluded campground

  This is a very small campground with only about 10 sites. The sites are perfect for tent camping or for trailers and RVs. There are pit toilets, but no water available. At the present time no fires are allowed in the fire pits. Only propane cooking is allowed.

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  Emily F.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 11, 2022

  Atlatl Rock Campground — Valley of Fire State Park

  Walk-in Site #21

  We were tent camping in #21 which is a walk-in site and my fav of the three walk sites of this area. Only about a 45 second walk but there are only three campsite on this side of the rocks and it’s quiet. Once spigot for water. Trash cans. 2 mins walk to the bathroom. Tent pad, fire pit, grill, picnic table. It was perfect.

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  Kelly M.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 1, 2018

  Fish Ladder Beach

  High desert lake experience

  So the desert is the desert, finding a lake there is pretty special. Yes, it looks barren, but it attracts tons of birds and the water sports and fishing are fun. Sunsets are out of this world. This campground is a much nicer experience than the RV park as long as you are prepared to car/tent camp. Bring the boat/water toys.

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  Hope H.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 10, 2024

  River Bend Campground — Walker River State Recreation Area

  Remote, Quiet; a Desert Oasis

  I stayed only one night here in 2022 while traveling through.  It was a pretty drive through rural western Nevada,  which ended in a four mile graded dirt road.  I was driving an SUV with high clearance,  but the road is suitable for RVs if you take it slow.  Both campgrounds are RV suitable.  This one does not have hook ups,  but quail run does.  The facilities are very new.  Each site has a covered picnic table  It is not a great tent camping area in my opinion because it is a desert loop and you are out in the open.  I slept in my SUV.  The area itself is beautiful though,  and I need to make another,  longer stop there and at the nearby "elbow"  unit,  which is more remote.

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  Daniel P.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 7, 2020

  Rye Patch State Recreation Area

  Stars galore, easy access, clean setting

  Rye Patch SRA is the perfect layover spot when driving through NV.  There are sites for tent camping, rv camping with and without hookups, and group camping that I saw.  I have made a video that shows the fee schedule (make sure to pay or you will get fined), the sites, etc.  Hope you find it helpful. 

  https://youtu.be/us0c4_5hHpM

  Cell reception with Verizon is spotty...

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  Bowie K.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2021

  Samuel Buckland Campground — Fort Churchill State Historic Park

  Clean, spacious but a little noisy

  Camping during a heat wave so RVs had generators going and tent site near us was having a party. But overall this was chill, plenty of spots on a Sunday evening in July, easy to find (don’t use the GPS directions from this app - nav to Fort Churchill and camp is in the park.

  Cell service came and went.

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  Gina J.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 31, 2018

  Horsethief Gulch Campground — Spring Valley State Park

  Must check this out for fall camping

  As with many of the other NV state parks, this campground offers covered picnic tables, flushable toilets and free showers. There are fire rings and grills for cooking at each site. The sites are good size for tent camping and most have tent pads that are level. The abundance of trees gives each site plenty of privacy although there were only 4 other campers there when we visited. There is easy access to the bathroom and the rservoir is only a short walk away.

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  Julia V.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 14, 2024

  Mill Creek Recreation Area

  Was fine

  Typical RV park layout, sites were very close to each other. There were only 2 other campers and didn’t see anyone until we left in the morning. Was nice to walk the lake & hang out on the dock. Showers had hot water but were kinda gross. Tent sites had cabanas over the picnic tables with a storage box and light which was nice.

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 30, 2021

  Churchill County Regional Park

  Rv only, and only when nothing else is going on

  Typical of a county park and fairgrounds campground, this is meant for RV campers only. In fact, there is a sign that says tent camping is not allowed. There are water and electric hook ups and a dump station, with a couple of trees for shade(nothing you could hang a hammock on). The campground is closed for special events at the fairgrounds, and you are right next to the Rodeo Arena. The flip side is that you ARE on the Lonliest Highway in America.

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  Jeremy M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 31, 2016

  McWilliams Campground

  Fun Tent or RV Camping

  The campsite is very clean and pretty. We were tent camping and cooking in the provided firepit or on out coleman stovetop. The extra stand for the stove was great and freed up table space for dining and cards. The level tent spots are great. Wild horses came by our tent at night and kept us awake for a short time. Cool to see though. The bristlecone loop trail nearby was an easy to moderate 6 mile trek. I wish there was a shower since we got very sweaty from or hikes. They do have nice clean restrooms and plenty of water to fill up my portable shower.

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  T K.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 20, 2021

  Atlatl Rock Campground — Valley of Fire State Park

  Open and beautiful surroundings

  Visited today and this campsite is open. The other site Arch Rock is still closed. This area has tent and rv spots, as well as walk in tent sites along the back against the boulders. Very clean campsite and facilities. Many rv sites appeared to be almost perfectly level. Plenty of space between sites and lots of room to easily park a trailer and park your vehicle. Had many pull thrus for those large rigs. Water and electric hookups. Dump site is located at the entrance.

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  allison W.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 24, 2022

  Timber Creek Campground

  Cute and convenient I-80 stop

  This is a popular stop near the town of Ely (a couple miles north off the highway; the closest town is actually McGill). Because of its proximity to a major thoroughfare, and I guess what northern Nevada would consider a major town, it seems like it fills up quickly. There isn’t a lot of privacy from neighbors because the foliage is limited and the landscaping is minimal, but it’s clean, relatively quiet, well run, and a good pit stop if you’re making a run across this area of the country.

  Recommend that, if you know you’re coming in advance, you go ahead and make reservations at recreation.gov.

  There are two pit toilets in a pretty good state of cleanliness. Potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings. Out of the eleven sites total, five are considered group sites and six are considered RV sites (you can car/tent camp here no problem, however).

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  T K.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 5, 2021

  Riviera RV Park 55+

  Very nice for the location

  This place has all the basic amenities you will need. There is no tent camping, only rigs. The prices start around $40 a night with hookups. They did have security patrolling through the park, so that is a plus for the location. Everything was clean and well kept. They do allow up to two pets, however, large dogs and aggressive breeds are not allowed. "Don't follow the GPS coordinates on The Dyrt app." It lead me right into the middle of the neighborhood next to the facility.  Not cool when pulling a trailer.