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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boulder-beach-campground to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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Boulder City, NV, NV★ 4.3 (1,100 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV50 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites15 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsFlush toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowers
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups✕ You prefer to avoid extreme heat - June through August temperatures regularly exceed 100F

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: October-April

Much cooler temperatures compared to summer months when temperatures surpass 100F

Best: May and September

Moderate daytime highs around 90F offer comfortable camping conditions

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Boulder Beach Campground cost per night?+
Boulder Beach Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Boulder Beach Campground open?+
Boulder Beach Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Boulder Beach Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Boulder Beach Campground?+
Boulder Beach Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Boulder Beach Campground?+
Boulder Beach Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Boulder Beach Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Boulder Beach Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Boulder Beach Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Boulder Beach Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$20 /night★ 4.3 (1100)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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