Camping in Nevada
Discover 22 state parks offering camping in Nevada
🏕️ Camping in Nevada State Parks at a Glance
- Reservation fee: $5 non-refundable transaction fee per reservation (waived for same-day bookings)
- RV hookups: Water & electric hookups + dump stations at Cathedral Gorge, Valley of Fire, Echo Canyon, Big Bend of the Colorado, Washoe Lake, Walker River, Spring Valley, South Fork, Kershaw-Ryan; Echo Canyon has 20 full-hookup RV sites
- Pets: Leashed pets (max 6 ft) welcome at most parks; NOT allowed at Sand Harbor Apr 15-Oct 15
- Firewood: Firewood gathering prohibited in all parks; bring your own or buy at park where available; logs limited to 20 inches; no pallet burning. No explicit statewide out-of-state ban confirmed
- Good to know: System launched Sept 1, 2023; most campsites now reservation-based but any unreserved reservable site is first-come, first-served for 1 night at a time. Check-in 2 p.m., check-out 11 a.m.
Official agency: Nevada State Parks (Nevada Division of State Parks)
Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.
Nevada State Parks with Camping
Beaver Dam State Park
Berlin–Ichthyosaur State Park
Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
Cathedral Gorge State Park
Cave Lake State Park
Cave Rock State Park
Dayton State Park
Echo Canyon State Park
Fort Churchill State Park
Ice Age Fossils State Park
Kershaw-Ryan State Park
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Rye Patch State Recreation Area
South Fork State Recreation Area
Spooner Lake And Backcountry State Park
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Spring Valley State Park
Valley of Fire State Park
Walker River State Recreation Area
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park
Washoe Lake State Park
Wild Horse State Recreation Area
❓ Camping in Nevada — FAQ
How far ahead can I book Nevada state park campsites?
You can reserve Nevada state park campsites 11 months in advance via Reserve Nevada. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)
How much does camping cost in Nevada state parks?
Nightly campsite fees in Nevada state parks typically run $15–$35, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.
How long can I stay at a Nevada state park campground?
The maximum stay is Varies by park, 7 to 14 days. Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.