NPS · Lake Mead National Recreation Area · Boulder City, NV

Boulder Beach Group Campsites

Boulder Beach Group Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas along the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead. It’s open year-round and features large paved sites that can accommodate tents or large RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campsite. Temperatures usually surpass 100F (37C) degrees June-August. In May and September, daytime highs are around 90F (32C). October-April, temperatures are much cooler. Lows can dip to freezing temps December-February. The area averages 4 inches of rain each year. There is lush vegetation to provide shade, and many sites have pristine views of the lake.

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Photos courtesy of Lake Mead National Recreation Area · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Group tent areas5
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

5 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteSurfaceWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
Group Site 1PavedLakefront30 / –Yes
Group Site 2PavedLakefront30 / –Yes
Group Site 3PavedLakefront30 / –Yes
Group Site 4PavedLakefront30 / –Yes
Groups Site 5PavedLakefront30 / –Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesThere is a park entrance fee. The daily entrance (1-7 days) fee is $25 per vehicle. All Interagency and Lake Mead Passes are valid for entry for one vehicle.

The group campground has a 12-person minimum/30-person maximum per site. Reservations are required. The group campground is for tent camping only with limited vehicle parking. RV sites are located nearby. Group campground accommodations include a common area restroom, picnic tables, fire pit, water spigots and limited shaded areas. The restrooms have sinks and toilets. There are no showers.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Boulder Beach Group Campsites40°50°60°70°80°90°100°January: 0.78 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.93 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.00 inches of precipitationApril: 0.29 inches of precipitationMay: 0.18 inches of precipitationJune: 0.08 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.64 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.48 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.36 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.49 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.42 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.88 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 50.2°F averageFebruary: 54.5°F averageMarch: 62.3°F averageApril: 69.6°F averageMay: 78.6°F averageJune: 90.0°F averageJuly: 95.7°F averageAugust: 93.3°F averageSeptember: 85.4°F averageOctober: 71.5°F averageNovember: 59.3°F averageDecember: 49.6°F average0 in0.5 in1 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Alan Bible Visitor Ctr, 2 miles from the campground at 1,641 feet, station USC00260125 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 7 inches a year.

Getting there

Located just minutes from Las Vegas along Lakeshore Road within the park between the cities of Henderson and Boulder City, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 93 into the Boulder Entrance of the park. Follow Lakeshore Road 2 miles and take your second right. The group campground is on the left.

Nearest townBoulder City, Nevada
Coordinates36.0360° N, 114.8034° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗under 0.1 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗13.3 mi
RV sales & serviceHenderson RV ↗21.6 mi

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Worth a stop

The Hoover Dam is just minutes to the south along U.S. Highway 93. Nearby Boulder City has multiple dining, shopping and adventure options.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Black Canyon Wilderness begins about 5.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

There is a mix of palm trees, oleanders, mature cottonwood trees and native vegetation. The group campground offers views of Lake Mead, Fortification Hill and the River Mountains. Wildlife in the area includes many species of birds and lizards along with antelope squirrels and the occasional coyote.

Recreation

When you stay at the Boulder Beach Group Campground, you’ll have access to many recreation opportunities. Boulder Beach, Special Events Beach, Canoe/Kayak Beach and PWC Beach are 1-2 miles away. At these locations you can swim, kayak and jetski. If you prefer to explore the park on land, the River Mountains Loop Trail passes right by the campground. This paved trail is more than 30 miles long and leads to the Historic Railroad Trail. Other nearby amenities include the Hemenway Harbor Fishing Pier and boat launch ramp. At the Las Vegas Boat Harbor or Lake Mead Marina you can rent a boat for a few hours or dine at the docks. Lake Mead Cruises is also nearby and offers cruises on the lake to the Hoover Dam and back.

Guidebooks for Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Nevada

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  • Guide to Common Plants of Lake Mead National Recreation Area
    Elizabeth A. Powell and Frederick H. Landau, 2023
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  • Hiking Nevada
    Bruce Grubbs, 2018
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  • Best Backpacking Trips in California and Nevada
    Mike White and Douglas Lorain, 2015
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Boulder Beach Group Campsites?

Sites at Boulder Beach Group Campsites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Boulder Beach Group Campsites?

There is a park entrance fee. The daily entrance (1-7 days) fee is $25 per vehicle. All Interagency and Lake Mead Passes are valid for entry for one vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Boulder Beach Group Campsites?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Boulder Beach Group Campsites have?

5 sites, including 5 group tent areas.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Boulder Beach Group Campsites?

Boulder Beach Group Campsites is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Boulder Beach Group Campsites?

There are no showers.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Boulder Beach Group Campsites?

Yes, pets are allowed at Boulder Beach Group Campsites. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Boulder Beach Group Campsites?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Boulder Beach Group Campsites?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Boulder Beach Group Campsites?

When you stay at the Boulder Beach Group Campground, you’ll have access to many recreation opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Boulder Beach Group Campsites?

Boulder City, Nevada. The Hoover Dam is just minutes to the south along U.S.

Source: Getting there

What if Boulder Beach Group Campsites is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Boulder Beach Campground (0.1 mi), Lake Mead RV Village (0.2 mi, first-come), and Las Vegas Bay Campground (7.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby