Some of the most magnificent wilderness in the Southwest surrounds Las Vegas. From the alpine forestry of Mt. Charleston and the blue-green grandeur of Lake Mead to the crimson rock formations of the Valley of Fire, nature's wonders abound and can be enjoyed up close by campers.
Great Basin National Park
Baker, NV 89311
(775) 234-7331
The White Pine Chamber of Commerce
636 Aultman
Ely, NV 89301
(775) 289-8877
The 77,100-acre park is located about 70 miles east of Ely, Nev., on U.S. Highway 50 and State Route 487. Three campgrounds are located along the scenic drive. The Wheeler Peak Campground at 10,000 feet offers 37 sites, the Upper Lehman Creek Campground has 24 spaces and the Lower Lehman Campground has 11 spaces.
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
U.S. Hwy. 95 / 601 Nevada Highway
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 293-8907 or (702) 293-8906
There are eight year-round campgrounds with 1,334 campsites at Lake Mead, located at Boulder Basin, Lake Mohave, Overton Arm and East Lake Mead. RV campgrounds with hookups are available, too. The campgrounds offer water faucets, restrooms, picnic tables and barbecue grills.
Campsites are $10 per night ($5 with Golden Age and Golden Access passes) and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Group campsites are available at the Boulder Campground; reservations are required.
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Mt. Charleston
Kyle Canyon Road
(702) 878-8800 or (800) 280-2267
About 40 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Mt. Charleston has 6 campgrounds open from May 1 through mid-September. Camping is limited to 5 days and is $10 per night for single-family sites and $20 for multi-family sites. Campground facilities include restrooms, water faucets, picnic tables and either a barbecue grill or open fire ring. Campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis, but some sites may be reserved by groups.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Entrance 10 miles west of city, off Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 363-1921
13-Mile Campground is about 2 miles east of the Visitor Center on State Route 159. The campground has barbecue grills, picnic tables, trash collection, water tank and pit toilets. Access road is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fees are $10 per night; 50 percent discount for Golden Age and Golden Access card holders.
Group sites are available for $25 per night; reservations are required. A limited number of camp sites are open to RVs and trailers; no hookups or dump sites. Backcountry camping is allowed above 5,000 feet with access by Rocky Gap Road. Permits are required; call (702) 515-5050.
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Valley of Fire State Park
Nevada Highway 169
Overton, NV
(702) 397-2088
Valley of Fire State Parkhas 52 campsites with restrooms, water faucets, hot showers and picnic tables. They are available year-round and cost $7 per night. The park is a 45-minute drive from Las Vegas via Interstate 15 or an hour's drive by Northshore Road along Lake Mead. The best time to visit is late September through early June, as summer temperatures are ferocious.
Holiday Travel Park
3890 S. Nellis Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 451-8005
Fax: (702) 451-5806
Features 404 RV sites with full hookups. 120 sites accommodate pull-thrus, 300 accommodate double slideouts. Maximum RV length is 40 feet). 30 / 50 amps available for hookup. Phone hookups. Modem friendly. Group facilities. Some handicap facilities. Propane station.
Las Vegas KOA Kampground
4315 Boulder Highway
Las Vegas, NV 89121
702-451-5527
Reservations: 800-562-7782
Fax: 702-434-8729
A landscaped park with mountain view. There is a large heated adult pool, hot tub, seasonal family and kiddie pool, mini-golf, playground, video poker, laundry with air conditioning and adjacent RV wash. Security gate and 24-hour, on-site management. Tent sites also available.
Oasis Las Vegas
2711 W. Windmill Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(800) 566-4707
Fax: (702) 263-5160
Offers 700 landscaped lots. Full hookups, including phone and cable TV, pools, spas and fitness centers. On-site convenience stores, laundry facilities and rally group areas. Shuttle to nearby outlet mall available.
PAHRUMP
Preferred RV Resort
1801 E. Crawford Way
Pahrump, NV 89048
(775) 727-4414 or (800) 445-7804
Fax: (775) 727-4603
Located in Pahrump Valley between Las Vegas and Death Valley. Offers 225 RV sites; 100 accommodate pull-thrus, 225 accommodate double slideouts. 225 sites offer full hookup. Maximum RV length 45 feet), 20/30/50 amps available for hookup, 10 rental units, modem friendly, group facilities, some handicap facilities, dump station.
Seven Palms RV Park
101 S. Linda St.
Pahrump, NV 89048
775-727-6091
59 RV sites, 52 can accommodate pull-thrus, 30 can accommodate double slideouts, 59 sites with full hookups. Maximum RV length 40 feet, 20/30/50 amps available for hookup, phone hookups and modem facility available, TV hookup, tent sites, group facilities, handicap facilities, propane and dump station, picnic tables, laundry, showers. Most pets welcome.
159 RV sites, 15 can accommodate pull-thrus, 159 can accommodate double slideouts, 159 sites with full hookup, no maximum RV length, 20/30/50 amps available for hookup, no phone hookups, modem friendly, TV hookups, group facilities, no handicap facilities, gasoline/propane/dump station available.
NORTHERN NEVADA
Double Dice RV Park
City Slicker, Back-Country Tours
3730 E. Idaho St., Elko, NV 89801
775-738-5642
Reservations: (888) 738-DICE (3423)
Fax: (775) 738-5642
Features 140 sites, all of which come with water, sewer and 30 or 50 amp electric hookups. Of these, 75 sites are pull-thru and large enough to accommodate "big rigs" up to 65 feet. Phone and TV hookups available at each site.
