The 19 Best Campgrounds in Nevada: Top-Rated & Hidden Gems

For those of you who live in Nevada, you know the state is so much more than Las Vegas. Throughout the state, you’ll encounter natural wonders like Lake Tahoe, Lake Mead, and Fly Geyser. There are countless places to enjoy the great outdoors here! If you want to discover the state’s natural beauty, you can absolutely go hiking or visit a state park. But to really get close to nature, camping is your best option. Here are some of the best campgrounds in Nevada for your next outdoor adventure!

Best State Park Campgrounds in Nevada

The Nevada State Parks system oversees 27 state parks. Each park provides wonderful ways to enjoy the great outdoors including, but not limited to, hiking, swimming, and camping. If you wish to camp at a state park, here are some of the best state park camping spots in Nevada:

Cathedral Gorge State Park, 111 Cathedral Gorge State Park Road, Panaca, NV 89042, USA

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• Location: Panaca, NV
• Popularity: Depending on the time of year, there may be sites available. Advanced reservations cannot be made.
• Park Info: Cathedral Gorge State Park charges an entry fee of $5 per vehicle with NV plates and $10 for non-NV license plates.
• Price: $15/night NV residents; $20/night for non-residents. There's an additional $10 for utility hookups.

Cathedral Gorge State Park is a gorgeous park located in southeastern Nevada and has a dramatic landscape of unique rock formations. slot canyons, and caves. The campground here has 22 sites each with its own grill, table, and ramada. There are restrooms with showers available year-round here. This is one of the most picturesque camping spots in Nevada so remember to take a camera with you!

Valley of Fire State Park, Moapa Valley, NV 89040, USA

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• Location: Moapa Valley, NV
• Popularity: This is a popular park for camping and all sites are first-come, first-served.
• Park Info: Valley of Fire State Park is the largest state park in Nevada at over 45,000 acres. The park charges a day-use fee of $10 per vehicle with NV plates and $15 for non-NV license plates.
• Price: $20/night NV residents; $25/night for non-residents. There's an additional $10 for utility hookups.

Valley of Fire State Park has two campgrounds for a combined total of 72 campsites offering some of the best camping in the state. Why? Well, camping here allows you to fully immerse yourself in all that this remarkable state park has to offer including exploration of its petrified trees, its sandstone rock formations, and ancient petroglyphs. Camping here gives you access to water and restrooms and each site is equipped with a shaded picnic table and a grill. If you haven't camped here yet, you'll need to add it to your camping bucket list!

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Echo Canyon State Park, State Routes 322, Pioche, NV 89043, USA

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• Location: Pioche, NV
• Popularity: This is a popular place to camp and sites are first-come, first-served.
• Park Info: Echo Canyon State Park charges a day-use fee of $5 per vehicle with NV plates and $10 for non-NV license plates.
• Price: $15/night NV residents; $20/night for non-residents. There's an additional $10 for utility hookups.

Echo Canyon State Park is home to a 65-acre lake perfect for water recreation. Whether you're camping or here for just the day, spend some time fishing or boating, birdwatching, hiking, and just enjoying the great outdoors! If you're here to camp, the campground offers 33 campsites and an RV campground with 20 full-hookup sites. There is drinking water available near the sites along with flush toilets.

Washoe Lake State Park, 4855 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City, NV 89704, USA

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• Location: New Washoe City, NV
• Popularity: This is a popular park for camping in Nevada and sites are first-come, first-served.
• Park Info: Washoe Lake State Park charges an entry fee of $5 per vehicle with NV plates and $10 for non-NV license plates.
• Price: $15/night NV residents; $20/night for non-residents. There's an additional $10 for utility hookups.

Washoe Lake State Park offers year-round camping. Its campground has 49 sites each with its own grill, fire pit, and picnic table. There is a shower available in one of the bathhouses. This state park offers boating and areas for horseback riding and you can camp here year-round! When you get out into the park, you'll be treated to views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains as well as the Carson and Virginia Mountains. And, of course, Washoe Lake is at the center of it all.

Beaver Dam State Park, Beaver Dam Rd, Caliente, NV 89008, USA

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• Location: Caliente, NV
• Popularity: This is a hidden gem campground at an underrated state park.
• Park Info: Beaver Dam State Park charges a day-use fee of $5 per vehicle with NV plates and $10 for non-NV license plates.
• Price: $15/night NV residents; $20/night for non-residents.

The 2,000-acre Beaver Dam State Park is situated along the Nevada-Utah border and is a quiet, peaceful park for camping. When you hike around this state park, you'll encounter streams, waterfalls, forests, and awe-inspiring rock outcroppings. There are two campgrounds here and each is equipped with its own fire pit and picnic table. Drinking water is only available from April through November but you can camp here year-round.

Best Beach Camping in Nevada

When we think of the Nevada landscape, a beach is probably the last thing we think of. Instead, its vast desert landscape and mountains come to mind. However, with large and magnificent lakes like Lake Tahoe and Lake Mead, there certainly are beaches in the state. Here are some of the best campsites in Nevada for those of you who love the beach:

Nevada Beach Campground, Bittlers Road, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448, USA

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• Location: Zephyr Cove, NV
• Popularity: This is a very popular campground due to its lakeside location.
• Park Info: Nevada Beach Campground is located within the Lake Tahoe Basin along the Nevada-California border and sits at an elevation of 6,100 feet.
• Price: $41-$43/night

Nevada Beach Campground offers campsites tucked away in the forested area by the lake. Just a quick walk gets you to the beach and the shore and the shimmering blue water that Lake Tahoe is known for. Both tent and RV camping are available and some even have views of the lake. Each campsite has a picnic table, a grill, and a fire pit. With its location at Lake Tahoe, this is one of the most unique camping spots in Nevada.

Boulder Beach Campground, 268 Lakeshore Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA

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• Location: Boulder City, NV
• Popularity: This is a very popular campground and reservations can be made ahead of time.
• Park Info: Boulder Beach Campground is a year-round campground located at Lake Mead National Recreation Area not too far from Las Vegas.
• Price: $20/night

Staying at Boulder Beach Campground gives you premium access to all that Lake Mead National Recreation Area has to offer like swimming, fishing, and boating. Due to its close proximity to Las Vegas, this park is an excellent escape from city life. The campground is open year-round and its large sites can accommodate tents and larger RVs. Each of the 135 sites has its own picnic table and either a fire pit or a grill (and some have both). October through April are the best times to camp here due to milder temperatures.

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Pyramid Lake, Nevada 89510, USA

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• Location: Pyramid Lake, NV
• Popularity: This is a popular place for camping.
• Park Info: Pyramid Lake is the largest natural lake in the state of Nevada at 125,000 acres. It's part of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation near Reno and the Black Rock Desert.
• Price: Tent sites: $30/night; RV sites: $40.

Pyramid Lake Marina RV Park is located at Pyramid Lake which is surrounded by an unusual landscape of rock formations and is an absolute natural wonder. The RV park offers pull-thru sites and amenities like restrooms, showers, a laundry facility, and 30-amp sites. You'll find hiking trails nearby as well.

Echo Bay Lower Campground, 601-699 Echo Bay Rd, Overton, NV 89040, USA

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• Location: Overton, NV
• Popularity: This is a secluded hidden gem campground. Sites are first-come, first-served.
• Park Info: The campground at Echo Bay is located at the northwestern part of Lake Mead.
• Price: $20/night

The Echo Bay Campground is open year-round for both tents and RVs, however, there are no hookups. While boating is a popular recreational activity at Lake Mead, the boat launch at Echo Bay is currently closed due to low water levels. Each campsite has a fire pit and/or grill as well as a picnic table.

Sportsman's Beach Campground, Hawthorne, NV 89415, USA

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• Location: Hawthorne, NV
• Popularity: This is a relatively popular campground and, depending on the time of year, you may have no problem getting a spot.
• Park Info: Sportsman's Beach Campground is located at Walker Lake National Recreation Area.
• Price: Developed campsite: $6/night/vehicle. Primitive campsite: $4/night/vehicle.

Sportsman's Beach Campground offers 34 campsites within Walker Lake National Recreation Area. By reserving a campsite, you can enjoy some time out on the 30,000-acre Walker Lake as well as birdwatching and picnicking. Within the campground are vault toilets, picnic tables, and a boat ramp. Tent campers and RVs can be accommodated at each site.

Top Glamping in Nevada

Not everyone enjoys camping but the majority of people do enjoy spending time outdoors. To get the best of both worlds of nature and comfort, glamping is an option. Here are the top glampgrounds in Nevada:

Wells, NV 89835, USA

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• Location: Wells, NV
• Popularity: This top-rated glampground is popular and accommodations must be reserved in advance.
• Park Info: Mustang Monument: Wild Horse Eco-Resort is a 900-square-mile ranch that's home to more than 20,000 wild mustangs.
• Price: Safari cottages: $2,600/night (all-inclusive); luxury tipis: $2,400/night (all-inclusive).

If you're looking for the best camping in Nevada, look no further than the Mustang Monument: Wild Horse Eco-Resort. Staying here is a singular experience and one you will never forget. To stay here is a bucket list-worthy experience. Among the accommodations are tipis and safari cottages, each one decorated with luxurious furnishings and exquisite linens. The nightly rate includes all meals as well as soft drinks and house wine. Among the experiences you can have here is helping to feed the wild horses at sunrise, roping lessons, cooking and mixology lessons, and guided hikes.

49900 Nays Rnch Rd, Bunkerville, NV 89007, USA

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• Location: Bunkerville, NV
• Popularity: This is a hidden gem glampground.
• Park Info: Aravada Springs is located near Gold Butte National Monument and Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument.
• Price: Miners' tents start at $59/night; cabins start at $79/night; tipis start at $59/night.

Aravada Springs is a desert oasis that was established in 1910. It offers RV sites as well as miners' tents, tipis, and cabins. On the property is a lovely swimming pond that is perfect for those hot summer days. From the property, you'll have access to miles of ATV trails and there are a few historic sites to see as well. Amenities here include laundry facilities, a bathhouse, a group kitchen, a lodge, and more. Wi-fi is also available if you feel like connecting with the outside world.

Best RV Camping Sites in Nevada

Let’s face it — traveling around in an RV is pretty awesome. Hitting the open road with or without a destination in mind is a great way to explore the state. If you have your own RV or decide to rent one from a company like RVShare.com, here are the best RV camping sites in Nevada:

Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort, 2711 W Windmill Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89123, USA

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• Location: Las Vegas, NV
• Popularity: This is a very popular RV campground.
• Park Info: Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort is like an oasis in the middle of Vegas. It's located only 6 miles from the Las Vegas Strip.
• Price: $84.95-$121.95/night

For one of the most unique Nevada camping destinations, bring your RV and book a spot at the Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort! With its Casablanca theme and sprawling 55 acres, you may never want to spend the night at a hotel on the Strip again. Among the amenities you can enjoy here are an adults-only pool and spa, an 18-hole putting course, a fitness center, complimentary Wi-fi, a family pool with a beach and waterfalls, horseshoe pits, a camp store, a restaurant, and more! You won't believe you're actually in Las Vegas when you stay here.

Nevada Treasure RV Resort, 301 W Leslie St, Pahrump, NV 89060, USA

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• Location: Pahrump, NV
• Popularity: This is a popular RV resort so you may want to book a site in advance.
• Park Info: Nevada Treasure RV Resort is located about 70 miles west of Las Vegas.
• Price: RV sites start at $51/night.

Touted as a "Jewel in the Desert," the Nevada Treasure RV Resort is a gated RV resort with plenty of amenities and activities for an enjoyable stay. The landscaping here is gorgeous and that's only the beginning! It's also very clean and offers an array of amenities like a two-level swimming pool, fitness center, convention center, a gift shop, and an on-site restaurant. Past guests love this resort and you'll probably love it, too!

Whiskey Flats RV Park, 3045 U.S. 95, 3045 US-95, Hawthorne, NV 89415, USA

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• Location: Hawthorne, NV
• Popularity: This is a relatively popular RV campground. You can email service@whiskeyflats.com to make a reservation.
• Park Info: Whiskey Flats RV Park is an all-inclusive RV resort near Mount Grant and Walker Lake.
• Price: Prices start at $38/night.

Whiskey Flats RV Park is a beautiful park surrounded by scenic desert and mountain views. It's located close to several notable attractions like petroglyphs, ghost towns, and the Wassuk Mountains. Whiskey Flats features large RV lots with full hookups and amenities like golfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and off-roading. There's a camp store on the property as well.

Canyon Trail RV Park, 1200 Industrial Rd, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA

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• Location: Boulder City, NV
• Popularity: This is a popular and highly-rated RV park.
• Park Info: Canyon Trail RV Park is located only 25 miles from Las Vegas and close to the Hoover Dam.
• Price: $58-$68/night for RVs. $20/night for tent campsites.

Canyon Trail RV Park is a full-service RV park with large pull-thru and full-hookup sites. Both 30-amp and 50-amp hookups are available. Amenities include a pool, a spa, showers, laundry, and Wi-fi. You will love this oasis in the Nevada desert! It offers some of the best camping in Nevada.

Iron Horse RV Park, 3400 Idaho St, Elko, NV 89801, USA

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• Location: Elko, NV
• Popularity: This is a very popular RV park and highly rated as well.
• Park Info: Iron Horse RV Park is located near the Ruby Mountains and is one of the top-rated RV parks on RVShare.com.
• Price: Rates start at $46/night.

Iron Horse RV Park offers 92 RV sites complete with 30/50-amp hookups. This campground also has 15 well-appointed cottages if you don't have your own RV. If you're someone who needs amenities at a campground, you'll love the amenities here. There's a heated pool, a spa, a playground, a dog park, a clubhouse, showers, laundry facilities, Wi-fi, and a camp store. This is one of the best campgrounds in Nevada.

Best Primitive Tent Camping in Nevada

Want to really, truly connect with nature? For those of you who don’t mind a campground with no amenities, try primitive tent camping! Often more remote and quiet than a standard campground, you can unplug and unwind while surrounded by wilderness. Here are some of the best spots for primitive camping in Nevada:

Ely, NV 89301, USA

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• Location: Ely, NV
• Popularity: This remote campground is quiet and scenic.
• Park Info: Berry Creek Campground is located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and has a campground as well as dispersed camping.
• Price: Free

You really won't find any amenities at the Berry Creek Dispersed Campground other than a fire ring and a picnic table at each site. Remote and quiet, this is a wonderful campground to disconnect from the rest of the world and enjoy the natural surroundings. Using this as a home base, you can go fishing, mountain biking, backpacking, and horseback riding around the national forest.

North Wild Horse Campground, Elko, NV 89801, USA

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• Location: Elko, NV
• Popularity: This is a remote campground that offers peace and quiet.
• Park Info: North Wildhorse Campground is located at the North Wildhorse Recreation Area.
• Price: Single site: $10/night; double site: $20/night.

North Wildhorse Campground offers 18 campsites as well as picnic tables, fire rings, grills, ramadas, vault toilets, and hand-pump water. There are no hookups available here and RVs and trailers larger than 24 feet are not permitted. While the amenities are few and far between, you'll be able to recharge in the gorgeous natural surroundings of the North Wildhorse Recreation Area.

How would you like to stay at one of the best campgrounds in Nevada? Have you been to any of these or do you have another favorite in the state? Please let us know!