Boulder Beach Campground
Lake Mead National Recreation Area — lakeside
Location: Boulder City, NV, NV
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (1100 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Boulder Beach Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas along the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead. It’s open year-round and features large paved sites that can accommodate tents or large RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campsites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Boat Launch
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Boulder Beach Campground is located minutes from Las Vegas along Lake Mead's Boulder Basin with year-round operation and large paved sites accommodating both tents and RVs. The campground features fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, showers, and a boat launch.
Wildlife alert: Sidewinders and Western Side-blotched Lizards present in the area. Also watch for Mule Deer, Black-tailed Jackrabbits, American White Pelicans, Ospreys, and various sparrow species.
Insider tips for Boulder Beach Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Water spigots are located throughout the campsites
Skip Boulder Beach Campground if: You need RV hookups. You prefer to avoid extreme heat - June through August temperatures regularly exceed 100F.
Best time to visit Boulder Beach Campground: October-April — Much cooler temperatures compared to summer months when temperatures surpass 100F. May and September — Moderate daytime highs around 90F offer comfortable camping conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Boulder Beach Group Campsites (Boulder City, AZ), Echo Bay Campground (Boulder City, NV), Red Rock Canyon Campground (Red Rock Canyon NCA, NV), Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway Group Picnic Sites (Las Vegas, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boulder Beach Campground
Cell signal at Boulder Beach Campground (Boulder City, NV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Boulder Beach Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas along the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead. It’s open year-round and features large paved sites that can accommodate tents or large RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campsites.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Water spigots are located throughout the campsites
Much cooler temperatures compared to summer months when temperatures surpass 100F
Moderate daytime highs around 90F offer comfortable camping conditions
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Located just minutes from Las Vegas along Lakeshore Road within the park between the cities of Henderson and Boulder City, Nevada. Take U.S. Highway 93 into the Boulder Beach Entrance of the park. Follow Lakeshore Road 2 miles and take your second right. The NPS campground is on the left.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Mead National Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Mead National Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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