Whether backpacking in the Ruby Mountains or stargazing in Great Basin National Park, campers love camping in Nevada (The Silver State). With 4.1 million hectares of parkland, two national parks, and 25 state parks, campers can explore forests, valleys, mountains, desert plateaus, and the Great Basin. If you tire of biking, rock climbing, and kayaking, you can visit a ghost town, check out old mines, or see indigenous petroglyphs.
Great Basin National Park is a national park of the United States located in White Pine County in east-central Nevada, near the Utah border, established in 1986. The park is most commonly entered by way of Nevada State Route 488, which is connected to U.S. Routes 6 and 50 by Nevada State Route 487 via the small town of Baker, the closest settlement. The park derives its name from the Great Basi...
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The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Clark County, Nevada, United States, is an area managed by the Bureau of Land Management as part of its National Landscape Conservation System, and protected as a National Conservation Area. It is about 15 miles (24 km) west of Las Vegas. More than three million people visit the area each year. The conservation area showcases a set of large red ...
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Valley of Fire State Park is a public recreation and nature preservation area covering nearly 46,000 acres (19,000 ha) located 16 miles (26 km) south of Overton, Nevada. The state park derives its name from red sandstone formations, the Aztec Sandstone, which formed from shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago. These features, which are the centerpiece of the park's attractions, often appear ...
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Washoe Lake State Park is a year-round public recreation area occupying over 3,700 acres (1,500 ha) on the southeast shore of Washoe Lake in Washoe County, Nevada. The state park lies to the east of Lake Tahoe, approximately five miles (8.0 km) north of Carson City near U.S. Route 395. The area around the park is known for its high winds making Washoe Lake a popular destination for windsurfers.
More informationBig Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area is a 2,100-acre (850 ha) public recreation area on the west bank of the Colorado River in the Lower Colorado River Valley, located in Laughlin, an unincorporated township in Clark County, Nevada. The park sits directly across the Colorado River from Bullhead City, Arizona, and is approximately 9 miles (14 km) downstream of the Davis Dam. The park h...
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Cathedral Gorge State Park is a public recreation area and geologic preserve featuring a dramatic landscape of eroded soft bentonite clay covering almost 1,800 acres (730 ha) in Lincoln County, Nevada. The state park is located along U.S. Route 93 at the west end of State Route 319, two miles (3.2 km) northwest of the town of Panaca.
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Nevada State Parks: Provides comprehensive information on Nevada's state parks, including details on camping facilities, activities, and park amenities. Users can explore various camping options, from tent sites to cabins, and access resources for trip planning.
Reserve Nevada: The official reservation portal for Nevada State Parks, allowing users to book campsites, cabins, and other accommodations. The site offers real-time availability, site maps, and detailed descriptions to assist in planning stays.
National Park Service – Nevada: Offers information on Nevada's national parks and historic sites, including camping options, park activities, and visitor guidelines. The site provides resources for planning visits to sites like Great Basin National Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Great Basin National Park – Camping: Provides detailed information on camping within Great Basin National Park, including campground locations, amenities, and reservation procedures. Users can learn about developed campgrounds, primitive sites, and backcountry camping options.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area – Camping: Offers comprehensive information on camping in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, including details on campgrounds, RV sites, and regulations. Users can explore various camping opportunities along the shores of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave.
Nevada Bureau of Land Management – Recreation: Provides information on camping and recreational opportunities on BLM-managed lands in Nevada, including details on campgrounds, dispersed camping, and regulations. Users can explore public lands for unique camping experiences.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest – Camping: Offers information on camping within Nevada's national forests, including campground locations, amenities, and regulations. Users can access resources for planning camping trips in diverse forest landscapes.
Travel Nevada – Camping: Provides insights into camping across Nevada, highlighting state parks, national parks, and public lands. Users can discover a variety of camping experiences, from developed campgrounds to remote backcountry sites.
Nevada State Parks – Park Fees: Details the fees associated with camping and other activities within Nevada's state parks. Users can find pricing for different types of campsites and accommodations to assist in budgeting for their trips.
Nevada State Parks – Park Maps: Offers downloadable maps of Nevada's state parks, including campground layouts and trail maps. Users can utilize these resources for navigation and trip planning.
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