Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Brittney  C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2020

Free lake camping

This place is very busy during the summer months and people stay for quite a while so remember that…

But it’s free camping and that’s always a bonus. It’s dispersed with no amenities. If you can get to the waterfront of this place it’s awesome!

Wear water shoes and bring protection from the weather elements. It gets hot so pack a lot of water and sunblock.
Totally family-friendly, So bring rafts and fishing gear. You are still going to get the vegas city lights so a few stars are all you see… Killer sunsets Oh, and it’s super dark so pack a lot of light.

Here are my star ratings based on my lifestyle and based on what I like.

 I'm also a mother, dog mama, and a wife so it's not just me it's my crew and i. 1 star- AUTOMATIC relocate… the property is no longer there, trashed or/and I could never have my children there and I wouldn't ever think about staying no matter what OR it is not something our campers are on this is more of an Airbnb. 2 star- Not really my jam, and would NEVER go to again… It probably more of desert life and not really my style for sure…Being from Vegas I can't stand being in the desert and I love the Trees and the Green more than anything. 3 star- Would stay there again in a pinch, but not really my style, the reason its not is because not enough family things to do, the scenery, or the location… but I would go again and feel safe having my kiddos here but only if I needed to in a pinch. 4 star- a really good rating for sure, maybe needed some improvements, minor things like being on top of each other, not a lot of privacy, but honestly little cosmetic things that aren't anything to sweat and would be back again for sure. 5 star- MY FAVORITE… love the location, safety, the surroundings, big camp spots available to fit toys for my kids to play, hammocks to hang, our big family tent, cases of firewood, our suburban or RV, etcccccc….. I would not only come back but would live if I could!!! 

Anyway thanks for reading and enjoy every moment like it's your last! 

CHEERS!

  • Review photo of Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area by Brittney  C., November 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area by Brittney  C., November 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area by Brittney  C., November 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Government Wash — Lake Mead National Recreation Area by Brittney  C., November 29, 2020