Near Las Vegas and want a break from the big city lights? Camping might be just the thing. We’ve put together a list of great options, not far from the city and totally dog-friendly. Click the map below for more information on each location, and scroll down to learn about the best the Las Vegas area has to offer in dog-friendly camping.
Top 4 Dog-Friendly Campgrounds Near Las Vegas
- Red Rock Campground
- Valley of Fire State Park
- McWilliams Campground
- Boulder Beach Campground
1. Red Rock Campground
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- inexpensive, no-frills camping very close to the city; a short drive will take you to popular hiking trails and climbing spots in the Red Rock Canyon
- visit this website for more information, and to make a reservation
2. Valley of Fire State Park
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- Nevada’s first state park, Valley of Fire offers a selection of short hikes to breathtaking views
- choose from two campgrounds, one of which (Atlatl Rock Campground) offers RV sites with hookups
- neither campground allows reservations, so arrive early to secure a site
- dogs must be leashed
- visit this website for more information
3. McWilliams Campground
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- only 50 miles from Las Vegas, this campground is located in the desert oasis of the Spring Mountains Recreation Area; enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking biking, and plenty of wet places to cool off
- this campground is ideal for tent camping
- dogs must be leashed
- visit this website for more information, and to make a reservation
4. Boulder Beach Campground
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- one of many popular Lake Mead campgrounds, Boulder Beach boasts pretty views of the lake, and is only a short drive away from boat rentals, stores, and restaurants
- sites are available for tent and RV camping (no hookups, but the campground has dump and water stations)
- visit this website for more information (scroll down for Boulder Beach, and read instructions to make a reservation)
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