Aravada Springs Campground

Bunkerville, Nevada

About

Aravada Springs Campground is a group campground located near Mesquite, Nevada, serving as an ideal base for exploring the remote and scenic Gold Butte area. The campground provides convenient access to numerous natural attractions and geological wonders, including slot canyons, petroglyphs, and uniquely eroded sandstone formations. Visitors can explore nearby features such as the Ice Cave, Seven Keyholes Slot Canyon, Little Finland with its distinctive red and orange Aztec sandstone formations, and historical sites like the abandoned Gold Butte mining town. The area is rich in Native American history, with petroglyphs visible throughout Gold Butte National Monument. The surrounding landscape features dramatic desert terrain with steep canyons, colorful rock formations, and views toward Lake Mead, making it an excellent destination for outdoor enthusiasts, photographers, and history buffs seeking to experience the remote beauty of the Mojave Desert.

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Petroglyph-Themed Tipis
• Standard Cabins
• Deluxe Cabins
• Rock House Lodge
• RV Sites
• Tent Sites
• Group Sites

Local Attractions

• Ice Cave
• 21 Goats petroglyphs
• Devil's Throat sinkhole
• Seven Keyholes Slot Canyon
• Little Finland
• Gold Butte town site
• Tassi Spring
• Gold Butte National Monument
• Lake Mead
• Whitney Pocket
• Grand Wash Cliffs