A complete guide to camping in Las Vegas

Las Vegas sits at 2,001 feet in the Mojave Desert, surrounded by public land that provides camping options ranging from desert floor RV parks to mountain campgrounds at 8,000 feet within 45 minutes of the Strip. The camping scene here serves two audiences: travelers using affordable RV parks as a base for casino and entertainment visits, and outdoor recreationists accessing the surprisingly varied terrain surrounding the city.
Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort provides the most established full-service RV option near the Strip with pool, spa, and shuttle service. The RV Park at Circus Circus sits on the Strip itself for those wanting casino-adjacent camping. King's Row RV Park, Duck Creek RV Park, and Hitchin' Post RV Park serve the long-term and seasonal RV crowd along the city's edges.
The natural camping draws sit outside the metro. Red Rock Campground in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (20 miles west) puts tent and RV campers among sandstone formations in a BLM-managed desert canyon. Lake Mead National Recreation Area (30 miles east) provides lakefront desert camping on the largest reservoir in the US. The Spring Mountains and Mount Charleston (45 minutes northwest) rise to 11,918 feet with pine-forest campgrounds that run 30 degrees cooler than the desert floor.
Best months: October through April
Desert camping near Las Vegas reverses the normal camping calendar. Summer temperatures exceed 110 degrees on the valley floor, making low-elevation camping dangerous. October through April brings comfortable daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s with cool nights. Winter is prime camping season with dry skies and mild days. The Spring Mountains above 7,000 feet provide summer camping relief but close under snow in winter. Lake Mead stays accessible year-round but summer heat limits daytime activity.
| Season | Months |
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| Avg High |
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| Avg Low |
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| Conditions |
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| Spring | Mar-May | 81°F | 69°F | October through April brings comfortable daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s with cool nights. |
| Summer | Jun-Aug | 100°F | 88°F | Summer temperatures exceed 110 degrees on the valley floor, making low-elevation camping dangerous. |
| Fall | Sep-Nov | 81°F | 69°F | October through April brings comfortable daytime temperatures in the 60s and 70s with cool nights. |
| Winter | Dec-Feb | 61°F | 49°F | Winter is prime camping season with dry skies and mild days. |
Source: NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals

The RV Park at Circus Circus sits on the Strip itself. Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort is a mile east with shuttle service. Both cater to travelers combining camping with casino visits. These are RV-focused facilities, not tent camping destinations. They provide an affordable alternative to Strip hotel rates.
June through August when valley floor temperatures regularly exceed 110 degrees. Heat-related emergencies are common. If camping in summer, stay above 7,000 feet in the Spring Mountains (Mount Charleston area). October through April provides comfortable desert camping with daytime highs in the 60s and 70s.
Red Rock Campground is a BLM facility in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 20 miles west of the Strip. Sites sit among desert terrain with views of the sandstone escarpment. First-come, first-served. The 13-mile scenic loop drive, hiking trails, and rock climbing areas are accessible from camp. Fills early on cool-season weekends.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area provides lakefront desert camping on the largest reservoir in the US. Boulder Beach is the most developed area. The lake provides boating, fishing, and swimming. Summer water temperatures reach the 80s but air temperature exceeds 100. Spring and fall are the most comfortable camping seasons on the lake.