Camping in Las Vegas, Nevada
A complete guide to camping in Las Vegas
Photo Credit: L Derksen
Overview
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.
Weather & Best Seasons
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.
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