Boondocking in Nevada!
Boondocking in Nevada is plentiful due to the majority of the state being BLM land along with Humboldt-Toyabe National Forest, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. There is also free camping at Desert National Wildlife Refuge, and there are also free camping opportunities within the state’s wildlife management areas.
Nevada Boondocking Map
This Nevada Boondocking Map contains locations of free boondocking and free campgrounds where bloggers and YouTubers have produced detailed reviews. Click on a map marker to access their reviews…
Nevada Boondocking Maps
Nevada Rest Area Map
Updated: May 1, 2024
Presented here is a Nevada rest area map that was created using data collected from Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT)....
Places to Camp for Free in Nevada
Desert Creek Campground, Wellington, NV
Updated: July 1, 2024
Desert Creek Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Located along Desert Creek Rd (NF-027 on...
Toquima Cave Campground, Austin, NV
Updated: July 1, 2024
Toquima Cave Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. There are five campsites including one large...
Pine Creek Campground, Tonopah, NV
Updated: July 1, 2024
Pine Creek Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. There are 21 campsites, including a group...
Peavine Creek Campground, Tonopah, NV
Updated: July 1, 2024
Peavine Creek Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Located in Peavine Canyon, on the southeastern...
Kingston Campground, Kingston, NV
Updated: July 1, 2024
Kingston Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. There 12 campsites, some of which are large...
Columbine Campground, Austin, NV
Updated: July 1, 2024
This is a free, developed campground offered by Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest. There are 7 sites, 2 tent only sites, 1...
Big Creek Campground, Austin, NV
Updated: June 30, 2024
This is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. There are six campsites, some of which can accommodate...
Belmont Campground, Belmont, NV
Updated: June 30, 2024
This is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It's generally open May to October, as weather and...
Barley Creek Campground, Tonopah, NV
Updated: June 29, 2024
This is a free, developed campground operated by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. There are eight (8) sites, some with picnic tables...
Stewarts Point, Lake Mead, NV
Updated: June 16, 2024
Stewart’s Point, Lake Mead, Nevada, Camping Stewart’s Point juts out from the western shore of Overton Arm about six miles north...
Kingman Wash, Lake Mead, NV
Updated: June 16, 2024
Kingman Wash, Lake Mead, NV Crowding: It can be a great stopover for a night, and it can be peaceful during...
Crawdad Cove, Lake Mead, NV
Updated: June 16, 2024
Crawdad Cove, Lake Mead, NV Crowdedness: Crawdad Cove offers a mix of seclusion and occasional congestion. While weekdays generally provide tranquility,...
8 Mile Road, Lake Mead, NV
Updated: June 16, 2024
8 Mile Road, Lake Mead, NV How Crowded: The level of crowding at 8 Mile Road varies based on the season....
Government Wash, Lake Mead, NV
Updated: June 16, 2024
Government Wash is a part of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, managed by the National Park Service. It’s officially dubbed...
Nevada State Camping Laws and Regulations
Nevada Rest Area Rules
Updated: April 5, 2024
Is overnight parking allowed at Nevada Rest Areas? How many hours can you stay at a Nevada Rest Area? Is...
Federal Lands in Nevada