Arizona Charlie's Boulder RV Park Campground

Las Vegas is full of neon lights, pulsing music, and exciting nightlife. Often lost in all the commotion is the fact that Las Vegas is surrounded by spectacular nature in every direction, with recreation areas, state parks, national forests, and campgrounds aplenty. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is located on the fringes of Las Vegas, with stellar views of the city from above. The park was once home to a large ranch, now included on the National Register of Historic Places, thanks to its old buildings. There are interpretive trails, picnic areas, breathtaking vantage points, and an outdoor theater for performances.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is right next to Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, with 200,000 acres of protected desert, and countless historical sites dating back thousands of years. Aside from its spectacular red rock features and canyons, there are numerous old archeological sites to see, with ancient tools and petroglyphs engraved in the walls.

Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead National Recreation Area combine to make an incredible place to visit or stay during your southern Nevada camping trip as well. Valley of Fire State Park is named for its vibrant Aztec sandstone rock formations. The park is a National Natural Landmark, as well as the oldest and largest of the state parks in Nevada. Lake Mead National Recreation Area has ample space for boating around, swimming, or staying the night by the lake in your RV rental.

There are several national parks within driving distance of your campsite at Arizona Charlie's Boulder RV Park, like Death Valley National Park and Joshua Tree National Park over the state line in southern California. Grand Canyon National Park, is the closest of the bunch, however, and one of the most recognized natural wonders on the planet. Created by billions of years of wind and water erosion along the Colorado River, this unbelievable chasm in the earth’s crust has to be seen to appreciate it fully.

When you book an RV in Clark County, Las Vegas sightseeing is undoubtedly part of your plan. This famous city is full of entertainment in every form, with five-star dining experiences, world-class entertainment options, professional sports, and mega-casinos, among countless other activities. The Las Vegas Strip is lined with casino resorts like the MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, the Bellagio, and tons of other well-known places frequently featured in Hollywood films. Don't miss a stop at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign while you're here.

You can visit museums like the Mob Museum in Las Vegas, a fascinating place to explore the history of organized crime and how its operations influenced early Las Vegas. This nonprofit museum has thousands of artifacts from both mobsters and law enforcement who hunted the career criminals down. Old photographs, first-hand accounts, and other informative exhibits make this an interesting stop when you're camping in Las Vegas.

If you like ice hockey, check out a Las Vegas Golden Knights hockey game while you're here. The massive colosseum just off the main strip hosts some intense competitions, especially during the playoffs.

Enjoy the comforts of home during your Vegas vacation; book a camper rental in Las Vegas today and settle into a campsite at Arizona Charlie's Boulder RV Park.