Nevada's RV appeal goes well beyond Las Vegas — Valley of Fire, Great Basin National Park, Lake Mead, and hundreds of miles of BLM dispersed camping make it one of the best western states for off-grid RV travel. The average rental runs about $130/night, with travel trailers starting around $90/night and Class A motorhomes typically running $185/night or more.
A self-contained unit is the right call for Nevada's backcountry. Nevada has more BLM land than any other state outside Alaska — and most of it allows dispersed camping. A unit with large tanks, solar panels, and generator capability lets you explore the Black Rock Desert, the Basin and Range, and the Great Basin without needing hookups.
Summer heat in the southern desert is extreme — AC matters. Las Vegas and the Mojave Desert region regularly exceed 110°F in July and August. Your RV's AC capacity and roof insulation quality are critical variables for summer desert travel. Spring (March–May) and fall (October–November) are far more comfortable travel windows.
Valley of Fire sites have strict length limits. Valley of Fire State Park is one of the most popular campgrounds in Nevada. Atlatl Rock and Arch Rock campgrounds have site length limits. Confirm your rig's total length against current site specs on the Nevada State Parks site before booking.
Las Vegas has no practical RV camping near the Strip. RV parks exist near the city (Circus Circus RV Park, Las Vegas KOA), but they're 2–4 miles from the Strip at minimum and require navigating heavy traffic. Budget for a rideshare or driving your tow vehicle for any Strip-adjacent plans.
Nevada is well-suited to experienced RVers and first-timers alike — the main variables are heat management and water planning.
Valley of Fire State Park campgrounds book through the Nevada State Parks reservation system. Atlatl Rock Campground has electric hookups and books fast for spring and fall weekends. Check the Nevada State Parks site for current availability.
Great Basin National Park campgrounds are first-come, first-served. Wheeler Peak Campground (9,886 feet) is the most scenic. No hookups. Sites fill on summer weekends but mid-week availability is usually good. The drive up Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive has vehicle length limits — confirm before ascending.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area campgrounds offer the most hookup options. Boulder Beach and Las Vegas Bay Campground have hookup sites available through Recreation.gov. Popular for spring and fall — summer heat is significant.
Water sources are scarce outside major towns. Nevada's desert landscape means long stretches between water fill stations. Know your fresh water tank capacity and plan fill stops before heading into remote areas.
Although it's a sprawling state with much uninhabited land, surprisingly, you won't have a hard time finding dump stations in Nevada. There are approximately 68 dump stations, many of which are free for the RV park's or campground's registered guests. If you're not a guest, don't worry. Most will let you use the station for free if you purchase something from the gas station or shop.
If you’re in Reno, check out the Bonanza Terrace RV Park. It’s open year-round, and non-registered guests only pay $7.50 to use the dump station. For those driving through Fernley, stop by the Fernley/Wadsworth westbound rest area for a free dump station.
If you need to store your RV, check out US Storage Centers, just 10 minutes from downtown Las Vegas on Glen Avenue. The storage facility provides 24-hour video surveillance and offers outdoor RV parking. Long-term storage fees start at $121.50 per month, depending on the size of the RV.
For cheaper RV storage options with coded gate entry, 24-hour digital video security, and full perimeter fencing, consider parking your RV at Spring Creek in Elko. Parking rates start at $45 a month, and you can make all your payments online.
Great Basin National Park covers 200,00 square miles of land and is bordered by the Sierra Nevada Mountain and Wasatch Mountain ranges. Its diverse land includes mountain trails, limestone caves, alpine snowfields, and marshes. Hikers up for a moderate challenge should put on their hiking boots and hit the Lexington Arch trail to view a six-story limestone arch. Check the weather before coming to this national park because the conditions change quickly.
At 282 feet below sea level, Death Valley National Park is approximately 130 miles from Las Vegas and one of the hottest places on earth during the summer. Visitors who come to the park during the spring might get a spectacular wildflower show when the valley's purple flowers bloom. If you plan to hike trails like the 3.6-mile Desolation Canyon Trail or the 2.0 Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Trail bring lots of water and consider hiking at around sunrise or sunset.
Lassen Volcanic National Park is about 100 miles from Reno. This is one of the most underrated and least-visited national parks, which means fewer crowds and more wide-open spaces for visitors to immerse themselves in exploring bubbling mud pots, geysers, and teaming fumaroles — from a distance. One of the most popular hiking trails in the park is the five-mile Lassen Peak Trail, with a 2,000-foot elevation change and many switchbacks.
Valley of Fire State Park in the Mojave Desert is a short 50-mile drive from Las Vegas. The state park gets its name from the bright red Aztec sandstone found throughout the park. Visitors enjoy picnicking throughout the park in areas such as the even Sisters and the Cabins picnic area. Many come to the park to hike its array of trails varying in length and terrain. Popular trails at the park include Rainbow Vista Trail and Prospect Trail.
With its waterfalls, flowing streams, and juniper and ponderosa forests, Beaver Dam State Park encompasses over 2,000 acres and wildlife lovers might catch sight of coyotes, bobcats, wild turkeys, or even a mountain lion. Stay a couple of nights at one of the two campgrounds and plan to hike one of the park's popular trails, such as the Beaver Wash Dam Trail or the Oak Knoll Trail.
Burning Man Festival - Held yearly in Black Rock City, Nevada from the end of August to the beginning of September, Burning Man is one of America's most unique and widely attended festivals celebrating inclusion and self-expression.
Las Vegas Motor Speedway South Point 400 - Motocross fans can see all their favorite drivers this weekend in October.
World Human Powered Speed Challenge - Watch engineers and cyclists test the limits of human-powered speed during this free event held in September in Battle Mountain, Nevada.
Red Rock Canyon is the perfect blend of wildlife and nightlife west of Las Vegas. With plenty of campgrounds in the area, RVers can hike and rock climb during the day, and then catch a show in Vegas or chow down at the buffets at one of the casinos.
The Old Las Vegas Fort Mormon is an interactive fort with many historical artifacts displayed for visitors. It was the first permanent, non-Native settlement in the area and, in the early 1950s, made into a state historic park.
Want to learn more about the early American rail system? Check out the East Ely Depot and get a taste of what it was like to travel by train. The depot's museum gives visitors access to the old freight house and the short-line headquarters office. There are also many coaches, bunk houses, and other train memorabilia.
RVers wanting to camp in luxury choose Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort. The RV resort has everything you'd expect from a five-star hotel, including an on-site restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, and a beachfront family pool. The resort is secured 24 hours and isn't far from Las Vegas's top attractions like the Hoover Dam and the famous Las Vegas Strip.
If you're visiting Cathedral Gorge State Park, reserve one of the 22 campsites with 30 and 50-amp electrical and water hookups. Both back-in and pull-in sites are available. Visitors vacationing with limited RV amenities will appreciate the campground's flush toilets and showers.
Valley of Fire State Park also has comparable campsites. The park's two campgrounds have a combined 72 sites. Each site has shaded tables, grills, and water. Restrooms, a dump station, and restrooms are on-site.
On average expect to pay $256 per night in Nevada.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Nevada?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Nevada from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Nevada?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
Do you need a special license to drive an RV in Nevada?No. You don’t need a special license or CDL to drive an RV in Nevada.