Boulder Beach Campground

in the middle of the desert, you can count on this place and campground for some water and some sunshine. bring your own shade and for the beach area.

Great campgrounds with shade trees and flushing toilets which are surprisingly clean. Great views of the lake and a few courting doves to make it more peaceful and relaxing. Campfire rings and stone tables at each site with multiple water spigots on each circle. I was surprised to find a spot at 1pm on Easter weekend combined with spring break as well as plenty of others which filled up by the evening. The hosts were kind enough to tell me I couldn’t tie anything to a tree but also were quick to help with a extra envelope and advice for my extra days I decided to stay. Would def stay here again since I have a NP Pass and that made it way cheaper. Tip, go to the Lake Mead Boat Harbour for a free shower (Very clean individual showers), laundry facilities, bathrooms, a decent restaurant and buy a bag of cheap popcorn to feed the fish and ducks! Thanks Boulder for your hospitality!

My husband asked about a certain prime spot which was coned off and he was told maintenance closed it down, not soon after the same camp host removed the cones for an RV. Which was obvious shady. This is not right it is come first come first serve. We are trying to get the number of whoever is in charge so we can make a complaint.

Our high school hiking group stayed here for a night in March 2016. Within minutes of arrival we were warmly greeted by Bob Williams, a volunteer camp host. Bob recommended a couple of great sites and helped us secure them. Upon hearing that we needed wood for a campfire, he not only personally deliver a couple of stacks of wood, but he also brought over a huge shovel-​full of hot coals to get our fire started. Seeing some of our group sitting on the ground, he offered us some of his own chairs. The next morning he came by to check on us and then taught our students a lesson on trash and recycling. The man went way above and beyond his required duties and every time I notice a camp host sign I will always think of him.

This place is sadly in really poor conditions. Some reviews describe an oasis, nothing even close. Camp is in horrible conditions. Camp workers are rude and condescending (not referring to Rangers. the Rangers were nice and professional). Camp sites are so close to each other that you can hear your neighbors snore.
If you are looking for a quiet camping ground this one is not it. Been here many times and it’s very noisy. Camp sites being so close to each other does not help one bit. Don’t complain that neighbors are up till 1am with their music. Good luck.

Boulder Beach is what I will refer to in this post. Seems that the campground and the beach are consolidated here. However, the beach is public and accessible to anyone entering the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Flush toilets are available as you enter the Boulder Beach turn off. Down by the water are additional non-​flushing toilets, as well. All are well maintained and so is the shoreline. Gulls, occasional ducks and other foul inhabit the water front. Due to the rocky terrain on the shore and in the shallow areas, you MUST WEAR SHOES. Just go to CVS on the way there and pick up some water shoes. This is definitely a swimming beach so don’t listen to the tenderfoot complaints of others. You can even go in your tennis shoes to overcome the ouch factor to enjoy a refreshing swim.

Everything that you have read about this campground being a literal oasis in the desert is Gospel of Paul. We spent 24 hours at this camp after realizing the sad reality (water recession) as to why a majority of the other campgrounds were ghost towns.
My girlfriend and I camped at this facility on a Saturday after deciding to move on from Callville Bay Campground (which is nice, as well) as a result of a waterfront that was, sadly, no where to be found. We stumbled over at about 8:00AM and there were plenty of plots left despite our concern of a first come, first serve campground on a Saturday morning. We found a wonderful spot (120) with a view of the water and plenty of shade from the 105 degree sun.
I see in the prior reviews that there are a lot of posts about the beach not being dog friendly, but I want you to know that the camp itself is very dog friendly, and you can go to the private events beach just 200 yards down from the main beach that the pup can run free until their little heart figuratively explodes with joy.
I’ll be frequenting this campground as both a getaway, but I would absolutely consider this a forever home… you know, if I lived in my tent full-​time.
Infamous one-​sentence review of Boulder Beach Campground?
«This place needs no popping-​the-​tent innuendos to entice you call it temporary home»

This review is for the Group Campsite which we utilized during a Scout Camp out. I generally find group campsites to be much nicer and the site we got was no exception.
Plenty of room, close to a bathroom, close to water features, lots of room to park cars and trucks at the edge if the camp site. There were 5 picnic tables in the area, a few charcoal grills, and vegetation that separates group campsites pretty good for privacy.
There is a half mile walk from the group campsites to the Lake shoreline.

Oasis is the best description for this well groomed, well maintained, recycled beach. If your want to be part of the crowd, take the road from the campground and stay on the white sandy beach. If you are interested in taking the road less traveled, carry your coolers through the «desert area». Avoid the snake holes. But when you arrive, there are camp sites already set up from thoughtful American campers. Enjoy the lake area there referred to by the locals as «poo beach».

This place is a literal oasis in the desert! It was cheap, and had a wonderful view.
It has some really nice showers and bathrooms, and you can tell that the owners take really good care of everything.
At nighttime you can see many many stars, even though it’s only thirty minutes away from Las Vegas. Wonderful place!

This place is relaxing & fun! I took pictures and had fun munching on my personal snacks. Playing my B.B.King extra loud. And just wishing that I could get a southern heap n helping of southern hospitality that my home town Memphis is famous for. So on my next trip I will bring ribs that I slow cook and bbq to perfection. Oh its easy to see I have found a new spot to get away from it all… now to hide it from everyone. Oh that will do nicely. .like an old episode of inspector gadget this message will self destruct in 2.5 seconds. Waves my hands what review? No I didn’t write a review for this place!

This place is awesome! It makes for some amazing sunsets and great place to go to just get away from the city.
Great place to take dogs to swim and get some hiking done
Also amazing for photos and picnics!
Water is a little muddy but if you have ever gone to a lake before you know that’s to be expected. And it’s quite a bit rocky so brig some shoes u can swim in not flip flops you will lose them. As well as a think blanket to lay on so your not directly on the rocks.
You can drive up right to the water which is fabulous cause u don’t have to take trips with your stuff plush u could hang out in the car if u wanted. But also be aware because you have to drive on rocks so if you have a low car it won’t work. If u stay after dark (which I suggest) it will be challenging to drive back to the road on rock so pre warning you
If going brig camera towels if u wanna swim water and food and make a day of it out in the desert. Be sure to stay after dark if your car can handle it because the stars are amazing! All in all we went late and stayed a whole two hours but it was the best time we have had in Vegas since we move here six months ago. Will defiantly do again!!!

With its sandy beach, palm trees, and clear water Boulder Beach is Magaritaville in the desert. This past Saturday I was wasting away in Magaritaville.
With the summer temperature turning the desert into an oven, I had to become more creative with my weekly hiking adventure. So, I chose to waste away stress and negativity with a minor hike alongside Boulder Beach. If the temperature became unbearable, I could turn the hike into a swimming adventure.
Boulder Beach-​the Magaritaville in the desert rests on the southwest corner of Lake Mead, which is approximately two miles north of US 93. It is one of the rare places along the Lake Mead shoreline exclusively designated as a beach. From my experience it is a rocky Magaritaville. In my opinion, it is far too rocky to swim in the water without flip flops. It is a relaxing place to stand in the water where a mental shaker of salt dissipates stress. I enjoyed the rare opportunity of standing knee-​deep in the exact water that is flowing from the Grand Canyon. I enjoyed looking across at the Western mountainside. On a triple digit day, this was a refreshing way of wasting away my stress.
Boulder Beach is part of Boulder Beach Campground. This is a spread out section in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The totality of the east portion is a beach connecting Las Vegas Boat Harbor on the south to the Saddle Island area on the north. The west portion is three separate shady areas. The southern area, with its own entrance is a motor trailer campground that includes a store that is open to 5 PM. A country road from area one travels into area two which is a very shady campground that resembles Florida more than Nevada. The country road continues to the third and north area which is a picnic area and ranger station with its own entrance. This is one of my favorite picnic areas in Nevada. It is one of my go-​to places to put my phone and mind on airplane mode. If I did not like eating out so much, I would barbecue here. This shaded picnic area with its commanding views overlooking Lake Mead and the soundtrack of birds is so relaxing that I have fallen asleep here. To the east of the picnic area, it is a tolerable distance to the beach. The walk from the picnic area to the beach is where I did the majority of the hiking this past Saturday.
When the temperature is cool, Boulder Beach makes a nice trailhead for hiking along the River Mountains Loop Trail. My previous review on Boulder Beach and on the Alan Bible Visitor Center discusses hiking in the vicinity of Boulder Beach.
To some people Boulder Beach is shoreline in the desert. To me, it is Magaritaville in the desert. It is a place for wasting away stress and negativity when the weather is scorching.
The Daniel. S 2013 Unilocal 100 Challenge. Review 93.

I have nothing to base this off of as this was my first camping trip ever.
Spaces were spacious. They included a painted picnic table enough for 8 people and an adequate fire pit.
Bathroom facility seemed to be either brand new or recently renovated and was very clean and stocked. Only thing missing was a place to shower.
Location is right next to lake so you get some pretty awesome views within a tiny walking distance.

My first Camping trip in NV was this weekend at Boulder Beach Campground. I will review with the mindset this is not where I am used to camping and just enjoy it for the fact I was out in nature enjoying probably the last stretch of nice weather we will be having for awhile!
It is nice to think you can come out here to escape Vegas for a day or two. Lots of trees and flowering bushes. The grounds seemed to be well kept and maintained. There is a small convenience store to buy last minute items open until 5. It is actually a pretty large campground lots of spaces to choose from some are a bit out in the open and others are hidden behind nice bushes and trees. They also had spots with tent pads, a raised up square patch that is not full of rocks.
I definitely recommend this place if you are going to make a day of water sports on the lake. When you are done or feel like taking a break come on back in and eat your lunch or dinner at your spot with you stuff and chill out under the stars and drive home the next day!
This is kinda a crazy weekend to go camping because you will get whole gamut of people. There was a group of very loud partiers (don’t get me wrong I like to party but in a good way not a crazy way) in a near spot that got a little out of control at one time and the rangers were there within minutes taking care of the situation.
I would go back and now I know the lay of the land would know where I would prefer to stay next time.

Lake Mead has always been the place for my friends and I to go fishing or camping. Like many, I’ve always been apprehensive to get in the water because ive been told that it’s «nasty» or the water is just straight out «dirty.»
I’m not going to lie– we saw a plastic cup floating around the water and the breeze occasionally brought in some twigs and debris, but it’s really not that bad. I am also guilty of thinking that the water here is flat out gross but it really isn’t! In fact I keep coming back because one, I just like water in general coming from the Navy and all, and two we just enjoy ourselves here!
If you are planning on coming here, do invest in a pair of swimming shoes – it looks nice at first but once you get in the water you might end up stepping on a rock the size of your fist.
Also DO NOT bring your pets here! Im an animal lover myself but you can’t just be bringing them here. There are signs posted everywhere that it’s not allowed! There is a couple that brought their dog the few times we came here and they did not clean up after it! Just watch your step if you know what I mean.
Lastly, it’s a great place to go if you want to «get away» and bring your family. It does get busy on the weekends so weekdays are your best bet if one does not like the crowd. It’s also pretty close to the picnic table areas! Yay!

I used to come here back in the day with my high school friends, and from back when this place used to be a lot cleaner. I’m disappointed to see the park rangers do not enforce more rules regarding people picking up after themselves or offering special bins to dispose of recyclables and garbage, because there were leftover shoes, broken bottles, and remnants of broken toys and other objects littering the shoreline. They really let themselves go with the beach part, and I really hope they decide to fix things up again.
I’m not sure if it was a windy day or something else, but there was an absolute *horrible* smell coming from the water. It might have been the water treatment plant I’m hearing so much about, or the fact that the lake is used for more purposes than recreation (sorry guys!) My friend and I only stayed for about 30 minutes at the most because she couldn’t stand the smell and was beginning to be sickened by it. I don’t remember this place having a smell like it did, but it really turned off the entire experience for us (seeing as how this was my friend’s first time here, it wasn’t a great first impression for her and I felt bad).
Besides from that, you might want to grab a pair of water shoes, and lots of water to drink. The shoreline and shallow areas of the lake are very rocky, and temperatures can get up past 112 degrees in the summers. The good thing is there’s plenty of space to park out here, seeing as Boulder Beach isn’t as crowded as it used to be.

As a swimming beach, this sucks balls: rocky shoreline, mucky and muddy lake bottom, and the place is often crowded with soggy-​diapered babies and mariachi-​blaring boomboxes. Not recommended!
But the campground part was actually pretty nice! Lots of trees, clean restrooms (no showers), quiet, relaxing, and a short 10-​minute hike to the water’s edge. It’s only a 45-​minute drive from Vegas, so this is a great spot for a quick one-​or-​two night campout.