Valley of Fire has reservable sites with hookups and a dump station. Great Basin lists six campgrounds, none with potable water, and a road limit that keeps long rigs off the upper mountain.
Best months: March–May and September–NovemberRules checked October 14, 2026How to use this guide
Valley of Fire.
The short version
Valley of Fire State Park has two campgrounds, Atlatl Rock and Arch Rock, with 72 units combined (the park brochure says 73 sites). Fees are $20 per vehicle per night for Nevada vehicles and $25 for others, and sites with utility hookups add $10. A dump station and showers are available, and every site is reservable.
Great Basin National Park is a separate trip, far to the east. The park lists Lower Lehman Creek, Upper Lehman Creek, Wheeler Peak, Baker Creek, Grey Cliffs and Snake Creek campgrounds, and none of them has potable water. Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is closed to vehicles over 24 feet, all trailers and any towed vehicle above the parking area at Upper Lehman Campground.
Best for
Red-rock desert camping with power, water and a dump station
Quiet, uncrowded mountain camping if you can carry your own water
Shoulder-season trips
Think twice if
You tow a trailer or have a rig over 24 feet and want to camp at Wheeler Peak Campground
You want to camp in Valley of Fire on December 1–14, when the park is closed
You expect to hike in Valley of Fire in summer. Many trails close May 15–September 30
Rig fit
Valley of Fire: power and water hookups at some sites; maximum lengths not listed
Great Basin: vehicles over 24 ft, all trailers and towed vehicles stop at Upper Lehman (mile 3)
Great Basin: Lower Lehman Creek has a limited number of pull-through sites
Trip at a glance
Valley of Fire fees
$20 per night Nevada vehicles, $25 non-Nevada; hookup sites +$10
Valley of Fire entry
$10 per vehicle, $15 non-Nevada vehicles
Valley of Fire sites
Two campgrounds, 72 units combined; reserve at reservenevada.com
Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period at Valley of Fire
Great Basin
Six campgrounds listed; no potable water; call 775-234-7331
Rig check
The two parks could not be more different for a big rig.
Valley of Fire hookups
RV sites with power and water hookups, a dump station and showers.
Valley of Fire lengths
Not listed. Check the site record when you reserve.
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
Closed to vehicles over 24 feet, all trailers and any towed vehicle above the parking area at Upper Lehman Campground (mile marker 3). Speed limit 35 mph; use low gears downhill.
Great Basin water
No potable water at Lower Lehman Creek, Upper Lehman Creek, Wheeler Peak, Baker Creek, Grey Cliffs or Snake Creek. Arrive with a full tank.
Pull-throughs
Lower Lehman Creek has a limited number of pull-through sites for RVs and trailers.
Baker Creek
Vehicles over 32 ft in total length, including any towed trailer, are barred from the upper section; large vehicles use the lower section.
Grey Cliffs
Vehicles must be 24 ft or shorter; trailers are not allowed.
Dumping
RVs cannot dump into park restrooms. Use the fee dump station near the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.
When to go
Valley of Fire is a cool-season trip; Great Basin is the opposite.
Time of year
What to expect
Spring and fall
Best for Valley of Fire hiking.
May 15–September 30
Many Valley of Fire trails are closed for safety.
December 1–14
Valley of Fire is closed for annual maintenance.
Memorial Day onward
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is usually open; closed to vehicles at Upper Lehman in winter.
Where to stay with an RV
Fees below are from Nevada State Parks and the National Park Service.
Atlatl Rock and Arch Rock campgrounds
Nevada State Parks
Sites
72–73 across two campgrounds (park page says 72, brochure says 73)
Fee
$20 NV / $25 non-NV; +$10 hookups
Hookups
Power and water at some sites
Dump station
Yes, plus showers
Best for: Reservable hookup camping inside the red-rock park.
Watch out: The park page gives no per-campground breakdown, hookup locations or maximum lengths. Ask which campground fits your rig before you reserve. Closed Dec. 1–14.
Lower and Upper Lehman Creek
NPS, Great Basin
Water
No potable water
Pull-throughs
Limited at Lower Lehman Creek
Road
Upper Lehman is the last campground open to trailers and rigs over 24 ft
Best for: Mountain camping closest to the park entrance road.
Watch out: Fees, seasons and lengths are not listed on the NPS page.
Baker Creek, Grey Cliffs and Snake Creek
NPS, Great Basin
Water
No potable water
Grey Cliffs
Group campsites
Best for: Quieter campgrounds away from the Wheeler Peak road.
Watch out: Baker Creek: over 32 ft total (with trailer) must use the lower section. Grey Cliffs: 24 ft or shorter, no trailers. Call 775-234-7331 for seasons.
Great Basin also has free primitive campsites with no water. Wheeler Peak Campground lies above the closure, so it is not an option for long rigs.
Itineraries that work with a rig
Treat Valley of Fire and Great Basin as two separate trips. Check the drive between them on a map and a current road report.
3 days: Valley of Fire base camp
First visit with a hookup site.
Day 1. Arrive, set up, walk near camp.
Day 2. Drive and hike the main park road.
Day 3. Short morning walk, dump and fill, depart.
5 days: Valley of Fire plus slow days
Photographers and hikers in spring or fall.
Days 1–3. Follow the three-day plan.
Day 4. Sunrise and sunset in different parts of the park.
Day 5. Leave early; check the 14-in-30-day limit if you are staying longer.
7 days: Add Great Basin
Any rig, with the upper drive done in a separate vehicle.
Days 1–3. Valley of Fire.
Day 4. Travel day; confirm campground availability first.
Days 5–6. Great Basin with a full water tank.
Day 7. Buffer or return.
What not to miss
Valley of Fire State Park.
Valley of Fire State Park
Red sandstone park with two campgrounds, a visitor center open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, and sunrise-to-sunset day use.
Wheeler Peak.
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
Mountain road closed to vehicles over 24 feet, all trailers and towed vehicles above Upper Lehman.
Baker Creek.
Baker Creek
A Great Basin campground with no potable water.
Getting around with a big rig
Reserve early. Every Valley of Fire site is reservable.
Know the closure dates. Valley of Fire closes December 1–14 each year.
Carry water to Great Basin. None of the campgrounds the NPS lists has potable water.
Leave the rig below mile 3. Trailers and towed vehicles of any length, and vehicles over 24 feet, cannot go above Upper Lehman.
Fuel, groceries, water and repairs
Fuel, groceries and repairs are not covered by the pages we read. Fill up and stock up before you leave a larger town, and use the dump station at Valley of Fire.
Budget snapshot
From Nevada State Parks. Great Basin fees were not listed on the NPS page.
Item
What we found
Note
Valley of Fire campsite
$20–$25 per night
Nevada vs. non-Nevada vehicle.
Hookup add-on
$10 per night
Power and water sites.
Valley of Fire day use
$10–$15 per vehicle
Nevada vs. non-Nevada vehicle.
Great Basin campsite
Not listed
Check Recreation.gov or call the park.
Fees are the amounts listed by the managing agency when this guide was checked. Use the budget worksheet to add fuel, groceries and contingency.
Common questions
Does Valley of Fire have RV hookups?
Yes. The park lists RV sites with power and water hookups for $10 extra, plus a dump station and showers.
Can I use the West Entrance at Valley of Fire?
Beginning August 3, 2026 it is closed Monday through Thursday; use the East Entrance on those days. Check the park’s notice for the current schedule.
Can I tow a trailer up Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive?
Closed to vehicles over 24 feet, all trailers and any towed vehicle above the parking area at Upper Lehman Campground (mile marker 3).
Is there drinking water at Great Basin campgrounds?
The NPS page says potable water is not available at the campgrounds it lists.
When is Valley of Fire closed?
Every year from December 1 through December 14.
Sources and what to recheck
Rules were checked October 20, 2026. Fees, closures and availability will change, so use the official pages below as the source of truth.
