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Best Tent Camping in Nevada

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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.

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Best Tent Sites in Nevada (67)

    1. Valley of Fire Dispersed

    26 Reviews
    Overton, NV
    Website
    +1 (702) 515-5000

    "Found a flat spot next to a fire ring after traveling down a bumpy road"

    "Some rough road getting in and to some of the spots, but popular area with lots of fairly flat spots and fire rings."

    2. 12 Mile Hot Springs Dispersed Camping

    16 Reviews
    Wells, NV
    Website

    "Perfect place for a hot nude hike in and out, and a nude soak at the destination.  I met a few people as I was hiking in and then back out, but they didn't mind the fact that I was nude. "

    "However some upper roads are only for dirt bikes with no way to turn around. Did one in the rain in my truck earlier and was scared as hell. The water is warm and lovely it’s very relaxing."

    3. Mack's Canyon Dispersed

    15 Reviews
    Mount Charleston, NV
    Website
    +1 (912) 441-2518

    $50 / night

    "Most of the campsites are accessible with a 2 wheel drive vehicle you can only get so far. The views are amazing and it’s just far enough away to see the Milky Way at night."

    "As we SUV camp (and not 4x4) we didn't head a long way in, but discovered numerous locations that were easy to get to, but still secluded.

    Very few cars, and a nice getaway."

    4. Bog Hot Springs Dispersed Camping

    11 Reviews
    Denio, NV

    "This HS is located in Nevada’s Northwest corner of the state. A large open area just in front of the HS for day use and camping."

    "Don’t tent camp at the first road at the entrance, it may be private from the river but at night all the way to 1am visitors are walking and talking up and down that road it kinda pissed me off but I probably"

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

    12 Reviews
    Henderson, NV
    Website
    +1 (702) 293-8906

    "Did a day trip here, looking for other areas to be able to set up my mobile office. Awesome views, and half to full cell service/wifi all the way to the water!"

    "The road is primitive and i had issues with fishtailing in the sand so take it slow. The campsite i found was simple and spacious. You could see the lake and it was gorgeous."

    6. Developed 7 — Lahontan State Recreation Area

    10 Reviews
    Silver Springs, NV
    Website
    +1 (702) 867-3500

    $15 - $25 / night

    "not close to amenities and no hookups- bring water"

    "Restrooms available."

    7. Desert Pass Campground

    9 Reviews
    North Las Vegas, NV
    Website

    "At an elevation of 6200 ft this is a great place to get away from it all. But there are some things that those coming here should know. There is NO RUNNING WATER."

    "Just a short drive away, you’re instantly transported into cooler mountain air surrounded by beautiful pine and juniper trees."

    8. Grey Cliffs Campground — Great Basin National Park

    8 Reviews
    Baker, NV
    Website
    +1 (775) 234-7500

    $20 - $30 / night

    "While Grey Cliffs campground didn't impress me as much as the other campgrounds as it was more open with far less trees than the others, you won't have the RV crowd here, this is a tent only campground"

    "We drove around for a while and finally found this spot. The group sites were closed due to the pandemic but they did have individual first come first serve sites - you had to drive in to see it."

    9. East Humboldt Wilderness Dispersed Camping

    7 Reviews
    Wells, NV

    "The area is clean and feels safe, with a good view of the surrounding landscape. There are free-roaming cows in the area, which added a unique touch—they kept to themselves, and we did the same."

    10. Peavine Campground

    6 Reviews
    Round Mountain, NV
    Website
    +1 (775) 964-2671

    "It did get a little cold once the sun set behind those mountains in the canyon but I camped in September."

    "Easy access with our front wheel drive van. Sites are small but woodsy and private. No hookups and no water other than a creek that may dry up as the season progresses."

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  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2022

    Grey Cliffs Campground — Great Basin National Park

    Tent only camping in Great Basin NP

    While Grey Cliffs campground didn't impress me as much as the other campgrounds as it was more open with far less trees than the others, you won't have the RV crowd here, this is a tent only campground, No RV's or trailers allowed.  Campsites can be reserved during the summer season.  On my visit only two of the three loops were open in June, the other loop was being used by the Park Service.  Sites are nicely spread out which is nice.  There are 2 ADA Accessible campsites site C3 and A8 both sites are located next to accessible restrooms.  Campground has vault toilets, trash service and recycling.  Each site has a picnic table and metal fire ring.  Fire ban is currently in effect.  No water is available at the campground, water can be obtained at the Visitor Center.  Campground does have some group camping sites for groups between 9 and 16 people.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 23, 2018

    McWilliams Campground

    Summer Is So Much Better In The Mountains

    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. But because of this break in the heat all summer you have to make reservations, even though they say there are walk up sites I wouldn't suggest banking on them to be there.

    This campground is dry camping but with the setting of the mountains it hardly seems like any kind of inconvenience. There is a nice bathroom facility here without showers but plenty good for enjoying this place it is heated which makes for a lot better user experience especially I assume during winter months.

    When I was there I saw a lot of RVs and Tents alike all pulled into spots and comfortable. While I didn't seem boxed in and overcrowded I did speak to someone who said when it is filled with more RVs it tends to get a little claustrophobic feeling.

    Sleeping in a tent here I noticed that I could hear my neighbors pretty easily until around 11 p.m. after that it got pretty quiet and short of a few animal noises here and there it was silent. Temperatures dipped considerably at night so even though it was summer, in a tent I was finding I needed a little more cover than expected and pulled out the sleeping bag for some warmth.

    Something I loved about this site was the set up for campers with the fire ring and table. The slab around the ring gives you a flat surface if you have camp chairs and also allows you do better manage your space and keep debris out of your fire.

    TIPS:

    • Bring a light or headlamp. Not sure if it really doesn't have light or if it was just burned out, I didn't check again, but the bathroom was dark at night so you want to have a way to see.
    • Bring Cash or Check they didn't accept cards for the $25 nightly fee.
  • allison W.
    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).

  • Daisee Mae S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 11, 2022

    Pioche City Park

    Pull-off Before town

    We set out to camp here, but money was tight so we opted for a spot about 23 miles from town (south).

    Looks as though it’s an old highway.

    Great Hiking

    There are a lot of animal remains in a ditch and a really neat dry creek to look for rocks and such.

    It is our first night here so i may take more pictures. You can see from this side of the road that the highway that’s used is starting to slide away from the underside of it. Very scary. Soft ground everywhere.

    The road is easy to drive on but as you rear the end of the road it turns into gravel and bushes as it leads back to the highway again.

    Looks to be about 4 or 5 good places to set up camp on the road.

    The rocks from both sides of the road are falling all over the road.

    I would definitely stay here again. Its frozen in time on this road. Very nostalgic.

    Highway noise isn’t very bad either.

  • R
    Sep. 24, 2018

    Grey Cliffs Campground — Great Basin National Park

    Rocky but roomy campground

    This is a campground within Great Basin National Park. It is reservation only, which is why we picked it, but there are several other campgrounds within the park. I believe the others are first come, first served. We found that the sites were pretty private and not on top of each other at all. The cliffs here are very pretty and are a nice backdrop. Grey Cliffs is a tent only area and each site has a fire ring with a grill and a picnic table. There is no running water, vault toilets and trash cans put here and there. We have a tent that needs to be staked-this was a problem there. The ground is so rocky it became very difficult to drive a spike into the ground far enough to work and not bend them. Do not bring a large tent, the pads are small. It wasn’t terrible once we were set up, and the price is right. If we were to come back to the park we’d try to either camp at Baker or Wheeler Peak, up the road a ways.

  • Daphne W.
    Nov. 21, 2021

    Las Vegas Bay Campground — Lake Mead National Recreation Area

    Great Place to Camp!

    Great experience. I arrived late at night and was still able to check in with a pay stub. Even though it’s mid/late November the weather was great! Just take a cool weather sleeping bag and you’ll be good.

    This campground is reservable 15 days in advance, but if you missed that deadline, there is first come-first serve camping as well. There were many spots open when I came. When you get here, scout for a spot, remember your site number and license plate info, and then go back to pay at the pay stub center (at the entrance of the campground).

    Its $20 a night to camp here. BRING CASH! :)

    No showers, just bathrooms.

  • T
    Dec. 10, 2021

    Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Red Rock Campground

    Low Cost Nice Campground close to Las Vegas

    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.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2022

    Baker Creek Campground — Great Basin National Park

    Quiet Camping at Baker Creek

    Baker Creek Campground is a first come - first served campground in Great Basin National Park.  Campground has 37 sites and sits along Baker Creek.  It is a dusty drive to Baker Creek campground along a gravel road, but that dust leads you to a pleasant campground.  Stayed in the upper most loop at site 14.  RVs and Trailers over 24 feet are not allowed on Upper Loop.  Three sites in the campground are ADA sites.  Each site has a picnic table and metal fire ring.  Water is currently not available in the campground, water can be obtained at the visitor center.  A fire ban was in place due to dry conditions.  No cell service at the campground except for a few spots in the upper loop.  If I stood in just the right spot in my camp site I could get service.  Campground has vault toilets and dumpsters for your trash.  The campground was quiet at night and being next to the creek was an added bonus.

  • Dani P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Monkey Rock Group Campsites — Great Basin National Park

    Beautiful Site

    This was a very nice and well taken care of site. There was a fire ban when we went, so we had to use a camp stove, but there is a fireplace and a grill at the site as well as two picnic tables and a vault toilet. The creek running near by was small but made perfect background noise. Make sure you have enough gas to get there and back to Baker, Garrison does not have a gas station!

Guide to Nevada

Tent camping in Nevada offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures, making it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts.

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Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $10

  • Camping at Eagle Peak Campsites is free, offering a shaded retreat along Snake Creek.
  • For a well-reviewed experience, Grey Cliffs Campground charges around $10, providing access to clean facilities and beautiful views.
  • Desert Pass Campground offers a remote camping experience for free, perfect for those looking to escape the heat.

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