Campgrounds in Nevada
Nevada has 269 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 206 free camping spots in Nevada. Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 5 group campgrounds in Nevada. Prefer free, primitive camping? Browse the 220 dispersed camping spots in Nevada.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 36 are free and 17 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Top campgrounds in Nevada
- Lake Tahoe - East Shore — Lake Tahoe - East Shore · Vistas 9.5
- Zephyr Cove RV & Campground — Zephyr Cove RV & Campground · ~$20/night · Vistas 9.2
- Valley of Fire State Park — NV - Overton · $20/night · Vistas 9
- Nevada Beach Campground — Nevada Beach Campground · Free · Vistas 8.8
- CATHEDRAL ROCK PICNIC AREA — CATHEDRAL ROCK PICNIC AREA · Vistas 8.7
- Red Rock Canyon Campground — Red Rock Canyon Campground · Free · Vistas 8.7
- Great Basin NP - Wheeler Peak — NV - Baker · $15/night · Vistas 8.5
- POWERHOUSE GROUP PICNIC AREA — POWERHOUSE GROUP PICNIC AREA · Vistas 8.5
- MOUNT ROSE (NV) — MOUNT ROSE (NV) · Vistas 8.5
- Lamoille Canyon - Ruby Mountains — NV - Elko · Free · Vistas 8.5
- THOMAS CANYON — THOMAS CANYON · Vistas 8.4
- KYLE CANYON PICNIC AREA DAY USE — KYLE CANYON PICNIC AREA DAY USE · Vistas 8.3
- SOUTH RUBY CAMPGROUND — SOUTH RUBY CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.2
- MAHOGANY GROVE — MAHOGANY GROVE · Vistas 8.1
- Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV) — Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV) · Vistas 8
- Grey Cliffs Campground — Grey Cliffs Campground · Vistas 8
- Carson Ranger District Office — Carson Ranger District Office · Vistas 8
- Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Office — Spring Mountains National Recreation Area Office · Vistas 7.6
- FLETCHER VIEW — FLETCHER VIEW · Vistas 7.6
- East Creek Campground — East Creek Campground · Vistas 7.5
- HILLTOP — HILLTOP · Vistas 7.5
- Cathedral Gorge State Park — NV - Pioche · $15/night · Vistas 7.5
- FOXTAIL GRP PICNIC AREA — FOXTAIL GRP PICNIC AREA · Vistas 7.5
- TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND — TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND · Vistas 7.3
- Bird Creek Campground — Bird Creek Campground · Vistas 7.3
- Jarbidge Ranger District Office — Jarbidge Ranger District Office · Vistas 7.2
- WARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT) — WARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT) · Vistas 7.2
- Angel Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV) — Angel Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV) · Vistas 7.2
- Ruby Mountains Ranger District Office — Ruby Mountains Ranger District Office · Vistas 7.2
- Echo Bay Campground — Echo Bay Campground · Free · Vistas 7.2
- Mountain City Ranger District Office — Mountain City Ranger District Office · Vistas 7.2
- Slide Creek Campground — Slide Creek Campground · Free · Vistas 7.1
- Mt. Irish Archaeological Site — Mt. Irish Archaeological Site · Vistas 7
- Clayton Valley Sand Dunes — Clayton Valley Sand Dunes · Vistas 7
- Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park — NV - Austin · Free · Vistas 7
- SPRING MOUNTAINS VISITOR GATEWAY GROUP PICNIC SITES — SPRING MOUNTAINS VISITOR GATEWAY GROUP PICNIC SITES · Vistas 6.8
- MCWILLIAMS — MCWILLIAMS · Vistas 6.5
- Lovelock Cave Historic Site — Lovelock Cave Historic Site · Vistas 6
- Cleve Creek Campground — Cleve Creek Campground · Vistas 6
- TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA — TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA · Vistas 6
Open the interactive Nevada camping map on Camphive to browse all 269 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Nevada camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada has 220 dispersed camping spots in the Camphive database, which are primitive and usually free, plus free developed sites. See the dedicated dispersed camping page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists Nevada's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in Nevada require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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