Open
— Open year-round. Operates primarily first-come, first-served with select sites available for advance reservation through Recreation.gov. Fire restrictions are in effect limiting campfires to designated areas within the campground only.
About
Las Vegas Bay Campground provides a peaceful desert retreat minutes from the Las Vegas metro area within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The campground features 85 paved sites surrounded by lush vegetation including palm trees, oleanders, and mature cottonwood trees that provide shade and privacy. Sites accommodate both tents and RVs and include picnic tables and fire rings or grills. The facility operates year-round with flush toilets, potable water spigots throughout, and a dump station.
The campground offers easy access to outdoor recreation, with the Bluffs Trail starting at site 72 and providing scenic views overlooking Las Vegas Wash. The area is excellent for bird watching and wildlife observation, with frequent sightings of numerous bird species, lizards, antelope squirrels, and occasional coyotes. While there is no direct lake access from the campground, boat launch ramps, fishing piers, marinas, and restaurants are reachable within 20 minutes by car.
Most of the 85 sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with some sites available for advance reservation through Recreation.gov. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 100°F from June through August, while winter lows can dip to freezing December through February. The campground's proximity to Las Vegas means visitors can easily access city attractions while enjoying a natural setting.
Directions
Located just minutes from Las Vegas off Lakeshore Road near Henderson, NV. Take Lake Mead Parkway east to the park entrance. Follow the road about 2.5 miles, turn left onto Las Vegas Bay access road, then take your first left onto Las Vegas Bay Campground Road. The campground is approximately one mile ahead.
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