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Southern Nevada Tent Camping
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Southern Nevada offers an okay variety of camping opportunities on public lands. BLM features one developed campground at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and many primitive (no facilities or water provided) camping opportunities.
Within the Las Vegas Valley, camping is not allowed. The boundaries are:
• North – Apex on I-15 or Lee Canyon on US 95
• South – Sloan Exit on I-15 or mile marker 22 on State Route 604
• East – National Park Service’s Lake Mead National Recreation Area
• West - U.S. Forest Service’s Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
While camping choices are almost limitless, camping stays in the same location are limited to 14 days. Primitive campsites must be located at least 200 feet from roads and water sources such as spring, ponds, creeks or waters provided for wildlife or livestock. Gray water may be dumped at least 200 feet from any water source. Dumping sewage on public land is not legal.
Because there are many primitive campfire pits already on the landscape, please use existing pits. Before building a fire, please check local fire restrictions as campfires may be banned during certain times of the year.
To preserve the Mojave Desert and good camping opportunities for others, please practice Leave No Trace principles. These include:
• Plan ahead and prepare
• Travel and camp on durable surfaces
• Dispose of waste properly
• Leave what you find
• Minimize campfire impacts
• Respect wildlife
• Be considerate of other visitors
Due to the area’s hot summer climate, camping is generally recommended from October to March. Popular camping locations include:
Knob Hill Primitive Camping
Knob Hill offers primitive camping south of Nelson and north of Searchlight and is primarily used by hunters, rock climbers and local campers.
Directions – Highway 95 south to white county sign that reads “Nelson.” Take road two miles east to powerline road. Take powerline road east four miles to granite outcropping.
Logandale Trails System Primitive Camping
Directions – Follow I-15 to Logandale exit number 93. Turn right on Liston Drive (3.3 miles on SR 169 from I-15) immediately after Post Office. Follow road 5.6 miles to trails system. Campsites with some tables are found along the 13 mile loop.
Virgin Mountains Primitive Camping
Virgin Mountains offers primitive camping east of Mesquite.
Directions – Highway 15 toward Mesquite. Follow road to Bunkerville. After concrete bridge, turn left.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area –Campground
This campground features 71 developed campsites and five group sites. Most campsites include a picnic table and grill with water and toilets nearby. No hookups are available. The fee is $10 per night with a limit of 10 people and two vehicles per site. Group campsites are $25 per night and are available for groups between 10 and 20 people. Advance payment is required. Reservations for group sites are required and may be made by calling 702-515-5371. Reservations for group sites may be made up to four months in advance, but no later than two weeks in advance. The access road into the campground is limited to campers only between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Directions – The campground is located two miles east of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area visitor center and four miles west of Interstate 215 (Las Vegas) on Highway 159.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area – Primitive Camping
Several backcountry camping locations are available in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area above 5,000 feet. Please call 702-515-5050 for more information, directions and to obtain permits.
Southern Nevada offers an okay variety of camping opportunities on public lands. BLM features one developed campground at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and many primitive (no facilities or water provided) camping opportunities.
Within the Las Vegas Valley, camping is not allowed. The boundaries are:
• North – Apex on I-15 or Lee Canyon on US 95
• South – Sloan Exit on I-15 or mile marker 22 on State Route 604
• East – National Park Service’s Lake Mead National Recreation Area
• West - U.S. Forest Service’s Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
While camping choices are almost limitless, camping stays in the same location are limited to 14 days. Primitive campsites must be located at least 200 feet from roads and water sources such as spring, ponds, creeks or waters provided for wildlife or livestock. Gray water may be dumped at least 200 feet from any water source. Dumping sewage on public land is not legal.
Because there are many primitive campfire pits already on the landscape, please use existing pits. Before building a fire, please check local fire restrictions as campfires may be banned during certain times of the year.
To preserve the Mojave Desert and good camping opportunities for others, please practice Leave No Trace principles. These include:
• Plan ahead and prepare
• Travel and camp on durable surfaces
• Dispose of waste properly
• Leave what you find
• Minimize campfire impacts
• Respect wildlife
• Be considerate of other visitors
Due to the area’s hot summer climate, camping is generally recommended from October to March. Popular camping locations include:
Knob Hill Primitive Camping
Knob Hill offers primitive camping south of Nelson and north of Searchlight and is primarily used by hunters, rock climbers and local campers.
Directions – Highway 95 south to white county sign that reads “Nelson.” Take road two miles east to powerline road. Take powerline road east four miles to granite outcropping.
Logandale Trails System Primitive Camping
Directions – Follow I-15 to Logandale exit number 93. Turn right on Liston Drive (3.3 miles on SR 169 from I-15) immediately after Post Office. Follow road 5.6 miles to trails system. Campsites with some tables are found along the 13 mile loop.
Virgin Mountains Primitive Camping
Virgin Mountains offers primitive camping east of Mesquite.
Directions – Highway 15 toward Mesquite. Follow road to Bunkerville. After concrete bridge, turn left.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area –Campground
This campground features 71 developed campsites and five group sites. Most campsites include a picnic table and grill with water and toilets nearby. No hookups are available. The fee is $10 per night with a limit of 10 people and two vehicles per site. Group campsites are $25 per night and are available for groups between 10 and 20 people. Advance payment is required. Reservations for group sites are required and may be made by calling 702-515-5371. Reservations for group sites may be made up to four months in advance, but no later than two weeks in advance. The access road into the campground is limited to campers only between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Directions – The campground is located two miles east of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area visitor center and four miles west of Interstate 215 (Las Vegas) on Highway 159.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area – Primitive Camping
Several backcountry camping locations are available in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area above 5,000 feet. Please call 702-515-5050 for more information, directions and to obtain permits.
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