A good camping spot makes all the difference in the outdoors, and you don’t need to travel very far to find one. Here are five just hours from our Valley.
Atlatl Rock Campground
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Distance from Las Vegas: 50 miles
Valley of Fire’s sun-blasted rock formations are a sight to behold any time of the day. But imagine waking up next to them. This campground offers more than 40 campsites surrounded by the bold and beautiful scenery. Atlatl Rock is tent, trailer and RV-friendly with shaded picnic tables, fire rings, water and electrical hookups, flush toilets, showers and (for an extra fee) Wi-Fi. $20 per vehicle per night, $10 for utility hookups, first come, first served, for large-group reservations call 702-397-2088.
Cathedral Gorge Campground
Distance from Las Vegas: 170 miles
Cathedral Gorge Campground has 22 sites with everything a camper needs: shade, tables, grills, electrical hookups, water, coin-operated showers and toilets. It also offers everything a camper wants: striking slot canyons to explore at Cathedral Gorge State Park, abundant wildlife sightings and stargazing. $15 per vehicle, per night, $10 for utility hookups, first come, first served. Parks.nv.gov/parks/cathedral-gorge.
Hilltop Campground
Distance from Las Vegas: 40 miles
Mount Charleston’s Hilltop Campground provides sweeping views of the Valley. Ponderosa pine trees keep the 35 single and double campsites shaded, and the illusion that you’re far from home intact. More than 60 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails await you. Campground features include vault toilets, tent pads and campfire rings. $19-$67 daily, first come, first served, reservations available. Gomtcharleston.com.
Lake View Campground
Distance from Las Vegas: 260 miles
Lake View Campground sits just near the lake of Cave Lake State Park. If you’re looking to swim, kayak and fish, you’ve nested in the right spot. Amenities include barbecue grills, drinkable water, tables, restrooms, boating ramps and more. $15 per vehicle, per night, first come, first served. Make group camping reservations by emailing [email protected].
Lower Lehman Creek Campground
Distance from Las Vegas: 300 miles
Lower Lehman Creek Campground has three great things going for it: It’s within Great Basin National Park, is open year-round and is close to the majestic Lehman Caves. The 11 campsites feature access to vault toilets, potable water, tables and campfire rings. $20 per night, per site, reservation only. Recreation.gov.
