Las Vegas Bay Campground
Las Vegas Bay Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas on the western edge of the park. It’s open year-round and features paved sites that can accommodate tents or 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 that provides shade.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 82 |
| overnight shelter nonelectric | 1 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
83 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 | LVB | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 2 | LVB | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 3 | LVB | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 4 | LVB | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 5 | LVB | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 6 | LVB | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 7 | LVB | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 8 | LVB | Standard | Back-in | 46 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 9 | LVB | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Paved | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 10 | LVB | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | 8 / 2 | 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
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | 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. |
| Accessibility | Sites Site 38, Site 36 are listed accessible |
Each campsite provides space for up to eight people with one camping unit, i.e. motor home or camp trailer. A maximum of two motorized vehicles, four motorcycles or combination thereof if towed or carried on or by a camper may occupy a site. Paved roads lead to each site, and the sites are asphalt. There are multiple water spigots and restrooms spread out throughout the campground. The restrooms have sinks and toilets. There are no showers. Accessible sites are available. An RV dump station and water refill station are located near the entrance of the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Located just minutes from Las Vegas off Lakeshore Road within the park between near the city of Henderson, Nevada. Take Lake Mead Parkway east to the park entrance. Follow the road about 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive and take your first left onto Las Vegas Campground Road. You’ll arrive at the campground in about 1 mile.
| Nearest town | Boulder City, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 36.1281° N, 114.8728° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Please have cancellations processed in the system three days in advance of your visit.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 10.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Native Campervans ↗ | 18.2 mi |
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area - Las Vegas Bay Campground Review
Worth a stop
Located just minutes from Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Las Vegas, Nevada, where the attractions range from museums to mega resorts and casinos with headliner acts and an array of dining options.
- 10.7 miLake Mead Headquarters Information Kiosk ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Muddy Mountains Wilderness begins about 9.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.2 miMuddy Mountains Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/NPS · 48,154 acres
- 12.2 miPinto Valley Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 39,173 acres
- 13.2 miBlack Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 17,220 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
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- Old Boulder City HospitalBuilding · Boulder City · 10.6 mi
- Green ShackBuilding · Las Vegas · 13.7 mi
Natural features
Las Vegas Bay Campground has lush vegetation that shades nearly every campsite. There is a mix of palm trees, oleanders, mature cottonwood trees and native vegetation that also helps provide privacy between sites. Wildlife in the area includes many species of birds and lizards along with antelope squirrels and the occasional coyote.
Recreation
Las Vegas Bay is a location where you can quickly get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to just relax and enjoy the outdoors. Bluffs Trail is a well-defined trail leads along the bluffs with grand views overlooking Las Vegas Wash. The trailhead starts next to site #72 in the campground. This area is ideal to bird watch, so be sure to bring your binoculars and camera. Air tour noise may be present throughout the day. There are no services within walking distance and no access to the lake. However, trails, launch ramps, fishing piers, marinas and restaurants can be reached by car in about 20 minutes.
Guidebooks for Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Nevada
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- Guide to Common Plants of Lake Mead National Recreation AreaElizabeth A. Powell and Frederick H. Landau, 2023Find at Bookshop.org
- Best Backpacking Trips in California and NevadaMike White and Douglas Lorain, 2015Find at Bookshop.org
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Las Vegas Bay Campground?
Sites at Las Vegas Bay Campground 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 Las Vegas Bay Campground?
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 Las Vegas Bay Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Las Vegas Bay Campground have?
86 sites, including 82 standard sites without power and 1 overnight shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Las Vegas Bay Campground?
Las Vegas Bay Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Las Vegas Bay Campground?
There are no showers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Las Vegas Bay Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Las Vegas Bay Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Las Vegas Bay Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Las Vegas Bay Campground?
Sites Site 38 and Site 36 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Las Vegas Bay Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Las Vegas Bay Campground?
Las Vegas Bay is a location where you can quickly get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to just relax and enjoy the outdoors. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Las Vegas Bay Campground?
Boulder City, Nevada. Located just minutes from Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Las Vegas, Nevada, where the attractions range from museums to mega resorts and casinos with headliner acts and an array of dining options.
Source: Getting there