Dispersed Camping
Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
About
National Recreation Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
A network of backcountry roads has been developed within the park to provide access to the lakeshore and other areas of interest that are off the beaten path. Approved roads are signed with a yellow arrow. The black number in the center of the arrow designates the road number. Driving on roads or trails not marked with the yellow arrow is prohibited.
With hundreds of miles of backcountry roads, conditions can change without notice. Please travel on backcountry roads with caution. Driving off roads, in washes or cross country damages the fragile desert soil and is prohibited by National Park Service regulations.
Please help preserve the park by staying on approved roads, respecting the rights of other visitors and carrying out all trash and litter.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
ScoutLove the options cover's all scenarios
Was very interested from the beginning of reading for what applies to the camping app
ScoutGreat views
This is Government Wash. On a weekend it’s pretty crowded. I’ll be here during the week. We’ll see how it is then.
Got here in the early evening and just picked the first spot big enough for my rig. I’m going to go scouting out a better location.
ScoutGreat free April camping
Lots of RVers and van lifers. Great views and windy nights. AT&T service was usable.
Location
Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area is located in Nevada
Coordinates
36.13089049 N
114.836912 W