Nevada Camping: Best RV & Tent Campsites in NV’s Desert & Mountain Landscape
Nevada’s desert landscapes, rugged mountains, and stunning lakefronts create an exciting camping destination. RV travelers can find excellent sites at Valley of Fire State Park, where dramatic red rock formations provide a breathtaking backdrop. Tent campers will love Great Basin National Park, where remote campsites offer stunning views of the towering Wheeler Peak and some of the darkest night skies for stargazing. Dispersed camping is allowed in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, providing remote mountain escapes away from the crowds. Lake Mead National Recreation Area offers scenic lakeside camping, perfect for boating, fishing, and desert exploration. Whether you’re camping in the vast deserts, alongside alpine lakes, or within rugged mountain ranges, Nevada offers a truly unique outdoor experience.
Fletcher View Campground is located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (just 29 min west of Las Vegas, NV) with an elevation of 7,038 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. All sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $33.00 to $58.00. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
West Side Campground is part of Rye Patch SRA in Nevada (1 hr 43 min northeast of Sparks, NV) with an elevation of 4,149 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, fish cleaning station, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports, ohv allowed from campsite.
River Campground is part of Rye Patch SRA in Nevada (1 hr 41 min northeast of Sparks, NV) with an elevation of 4,149 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 24 feet. All sites are currently first-come first-served. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, picnic table, fish cleaning station, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets, water sports rental. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports, ohv allowed from campsite.
Big Bend of the Colorado Campground is part of Big Bend of the Colorado SRA in Nevada (1 hr 31 min southeast of Henderson, NV) with an elevation of 6,986 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have water hookups. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, accessible, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, water skiing, floating sports.
Berlin-Ichthyosaur Campground is part of Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park in Nevada (2 hrs 40 min east of Sparks, NV) with an elevation of 6,874 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. 13 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
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