Reservations possible?
No
RV Hookups
No
Potable water
Yes
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The popular Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on the west side of Las Vegas is the site of one of the only campgrounds in the vicinity.  Set about 2 miles from the visitor center and the start of the Scenic Loop Drive, this campground has a very isolated feel, even though the western edge of Las Vegas is a 10-minute drive away.

The campground is spartan, with no amenities other than vault toilets and drinking water. The main section is for tents or RVs and is a large loop with two inner roads. The best sites are along the outer perimeter, and about half the sites have shade structures for the picnic tables. There is a separate small loop of five sites for RVs of all sizes (no hookups), a walk-in tent camping area, and five group camping areas as well. The campground is far more popular for tent camping than RVs, and typically many of the campers are also climbers who are gone much of the day, so it is a very quiet campground.

Note: Red Rock Canyon is a destination for rock climbers from around the world and, being so close to Las Vegas, it is also a popular camping destination for local families. Reservations are not available (except for the three handicap sites and the group sites), so competition for these sites is fierce. Arriving very early (by 8 a.m.) is advised. The campground is closed from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Winter
Spring
Fall

Parking Pass

Sometimes

Pros

The only campground at Red Rock. Scenic setting.

Cons

Can be very hard to land a site. No shade. Primitive and dusty.

Pets allowed

Allowed

Managed by

Bureau of Land Management

Features

ADA accessible
Vault toilet
Potable water
Covered picnic areas

Recommended Campsites Without Photos

7, 9

Location

Nearby Adventures

Red Rock Canyon National Recreation Area
Las Vegas + Southern Nevada, Nevada
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Comments

01/25/2019
This campground is now on the recreation.gov reservation system.
09/21/2015
Beautiful primitive camping spot. We arrived at 2pm on a Monday and were one of the first people on-site. Empty during the day, very quiet at night.
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