LAS VEGAS, NV

BYPASS ROUTE (not an O/N listing). The following is a very relaxing and scenic bypass for those traveling on US-93, thereby avoiding all the stress & discomfort from traveling the heavily used fwy system through Las Vegas. This route goes thru Lake Mead Rec Area on 2-lane good surface rds. S/A Pass covers day use fees. From N to S, exit I-15/US-93 N of Las Vegas at x50 & go 4.7 mi S on N Lamb Blvd. TL on Lake Mead Blvd, go 13.7 mi E & SE to a T w/ North Shore Rd. TR on North Shore Rd following signs to Hoover Dam, go 3.2 mi to a stop sign. TL on Lake Shore Dr following signs to Hoover Dam, go 11.2 mi to a stop sign at US-93. TL on US-93 following signs to Hoover Dam & you are SB toward Kingman AZ. From S to N, go 4.2 mi on US-93 from NV side of Hoover Dam. TR on Lake Shore Rd, signed Visitor Center & Lake Mead Beaches, go 11.2 mi, TR on North Shore Rd, go 3.2 mi, TL on Lake Mead Blvd, signed North Las Vegas. Go 13.7 mi, TR on N Lamb Blvd, go 4.7 mi & enter onto I-15/US-93 NB. Caution: The rds on this bypass route are shown as numbered hwys on maps, but often only the names are used onsite. Bob & Viva Lee Ed #7568 Mar 09. Reval by Jim & Linda Work #78663 used Oct 15.

Lg gravel pkg area. Trash can. ~15 mi NE of town, I-15 x58, go NW, immed on W side of rd next to interstate ramp. 36.3112 -114.95273. ~200×400′ area. Trucks use. Chas Wilder #88717 viewed Sep 18.

Pullouts & pkg areas, US-93 from I-15 NE of town, N to Pahranagat Lake just S of Alamo. MMs start in Clark Co (CL) & start over at Lincoln Co (LN) line (see NV NOTE 5: MILE MARKERS). ~MM CL52, right at I-15 x64 & US-93, NE quad, 36.38177 -114.89378, 45×900′ paved shoulder, across hwy from Love’s. Traffic noise.
MM CL58.5, E side, 36.45064 -114.95943, sm gravel area, fit 2 rigs. Next to a rd that goes to E.
CL74, E side, 36.6731 -114.92452, flat gravel. ~2 rigs.
CL81.5, E side, gravel storage area.
LN3.5, E side, sm pullout.
LN6, W side, 36.9392 -114.97125, rd goes down to flat level circular area, grader in it. ~2 rigs. A bit off the hwy.
LN7, E side, 36.96177 -114.97514, really long super wide shoulder. Close to hwy but plenty of room to park. Room for dozens of rigs.
LN13.5, E side, 37.04473 -114.98519, 120×170′ pkg area, Old State Boundary Historical Marker, pkg lot. Linda & Earl Hylton #49643 Jun 20. Reval by Dana & Nu Young #111687 viewed Jan 23.
LN25, go ~1/4 mi E at Turtle Walk (sign), to old gravel pit w/ lots of fairly flat pkg area. N37.20396 W115.03913. Solitude, nice view of valley below. Dale Southern #75777 Sep 06. Last updated by Linda & Earl Hylton #49643 stayed Nov 17. Reval by Dana & Nu Young #111687 viewed Jan 23.
LN28.5, E side, N37.23279 W115.08997, RA. Tables, trash barrels. Free. No prohibitive signs. Space for ~6 RVs. Level, access either end of long loop rd. Heavily shaded. Edmund & Margie Strickler #22451 Oct 03. Last updated by Jack & Dottie Barry #65881 stayed May 21. Last reval by Dana & Nu Young #111687 stayed Mar 24.
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Main Street Station RV Park. 105 sites, all 30 or 50A EWS, pullthrus & back-ins. Restrooms, showers, laundry. 30A $21, 50A $24. +$1 for pets. No stay limit. S from Salt Lake City, I-15 x42 to I-515 S. Exit R, go L at split, stay in R lane around loop, stay R in exit only lane to x75B (Casino Center Blvd). Or, N from Los Angeles I-15 x42B to I-515 S, stay R to exit only lane to exit 75B. Or, S on US-93 or US-95 (from Reno), follow signs to I-515 S, pass I-15 then move to R to x75B (do not take x76 which is to I-15). Best to avoid all the above at “rush hour”. From exit 75B: Follow ramp to Stewart St (stop light) staying in R hand lane. TR (W), stay in R lane to Main St (casino directly ahead, T intersection, may need L lane to turn wide). TR (N) on Main. After passing under I-515 (1 blk), TR at 1st driveway. Miss this exit, go to Eastern (next exit), make u-turn to N on I-515. Stay in R exit-only lane, then follow directions below. Or, going N on I-515 from Phoenix, take x75 (Las Vegas Blvd), TR at light at bottom of ramp. Go when no traffic & immed move to L turn lane at Bonanza (1/2 blk). TL (W), go 4 blks, TL (S) on Main St. Take 1st driveway on L into RV Park. Notice asphalt at entrance – many scrape marks from RVs entering driveway. Park out of traffic, walk 2 blks S to Main Street Hotel registration desk to check in. They will assign site at that time, not before – possible to choose an empty site to request. Cash, credit, debit cards accepted. Security in Park, but keep everything locked up. Wifi from casino ($$). Good Verizon. Centrally located. Over fee criteria, but one of the best deals in Las Vegas. Jacques & Betty Wesson #19227 stayed Apr 12. Last updated by a consensus of prices online reviewers said they paid, Nov 17.

Road Runner RV Park. 200 sites w/ 30 & 50A EWS, pullthrus & back-ins. Restrooms, showers, laundry. $22/nite up to 3 nites, then $26/nite or switch to wkly or monthly +E rates. Cash only. NB on I-515, take x68 Flamingo Rd. Go E on Flamingo Rd to Boulder Hwy, then N on Boulder Hwy to 4711 Boulder Hwy. SB on I-515, take x70, go S on Boulder Hwy, past entrance & U-turn at median cut. 36.119N 115.071W. Park has many permanent residents but doesn’t look like it. Pool & hot tub. Free wifi but only in/near office. 702-456-4711. Excellent Verizon. Many casinos & restaurants in area. 4 mi to Las Vegas Strip, 5 mi to Fremont St. Over fee criteria, but one of the best deals in Las Vegas. Jim & Gail McManus #106499 Nov 17.

Very long gravel area parallel to hwy. No facilities. Free. W side of town, I-215 x26, go 2.1 mi W on Red Rock Canyon Rd/SR-159, S side. 36 9.0141 -115 22.2542. Cross ditch to it from hwy, a little steep, use care. Lots of room but heavily used. Arrive before dark to get a better spot. Very noisy. Bike/walk/hike trail along the rim. Clyde Straatmeyer #144203 stayed Dec 23.

Red Rock CG, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (BLM). 71 sites (w/ tent pads) (incl 14 walk-in sites) & a special circle w/ 5 sites for lg RVs. W spigots but “No RV tank filling”. Vault toilets. $20, S/A Pass 1/2. Reservable on BLM website. 14-day limit w/in 28. Open Labor Day-Mem Day. W of town off SR-159. 3.3 mi W of jct w/ CR-215 (outer beltway), TL (S) on Moenkopi Rd, at Red Rock CG sign (2 mi E of visitor ctr). 36.12925 -115.38435. Arrive early in the day, esp in spring & fall. ~1/2 of sites shaded. Generators 6a-10p. Firewood for sale by hosts. Hiking on miles of old dirt roads closed to vehicles. Verizon 1 bar. Red Rock Canyon Loop Rd is N off SR-159, 2.8 mi W of CG entrance, $17/vehicle for 13-mi 1-way scenic drive (reservation required, some free days, & free w/ S/A Pass). Rock climbing, hiking, ranger programs. Harold & Irene Bruner #37735 Mar 02. Last updated Nov 20.

Designated BD areas, Lake Mead NRA (NPS). Camping free + $25/7 day or $45/yr vehicle entrance fee (S/A Pass free). From I-15/US-93 x45, go ~16 mi E on Lake Mead Blvd/SR-147 into Lake Mead NRA, TL on Northshore Rd (just after entrance sta). 1) Government Point. 15-day limit. From turn onto Northshore Rd, go 2.5 mi (MM 5.5, 36.14752 -114.84875) to paved rd on R (S) signed to Govt Wash Launch Ramp (closed). Go 1.2 mi S to launch ramp pkg area. TR & cross pkg area to opening in fence next to dumpster. Go thru it & follow gravel rd to Govt Point, ~0.25 mi. 3 forks in rd, all OK for camping & have turnarounds at end (if no one is parked in them). Some areas difficult to access, check ahead w/ sm vehicle. Restrooms w/ flush toilets & wash basin (non-potable W) in launch ramp pkg area. Good Verizon. Many coyotes – watch sm children & pets. PHOTO. Sharon Klein #42759 & Ron & Val Jones #13679 Mar 99. Last updated by Guy Gipson #84383 stayed Nov 20.
2) “8.0 Mile Rd”. 7-day limit. From turn onto Northshore Rd, go 5 mi (MM 8, N36.157 W114.808) to graded, washboarded dirt/gravel rd on R, signed “8.0 Mile Rd”. Go S ~2 mi to wide (~200′) graded area. Room for 4-5 lg rigs. ~3 pullouts for sm rigs further in, but no turnaround for long vehicles. Marilyn Darling #51402 Nov 09. Updated by Sarah Meyer #126049 stayed Feb 16. Reval by Rick & Kathy Howe #74769 stayed Apr 22.
3) Boxcar Cove & Crawdad Cove. 15-day limit. From turn onto Northshore Rd, go 5.9 mi (MM 8.9, 36.15686 -114.79358) to graded, washboarded, rutted dirt/gravel rd on R (drive w/ sm vehicle 1st to see if lg rig fits). Go S ~0.6 mi, bear L at “Y” to continue ~2 mi to Boxcar Cove (pit toilet), or R at “Y” ~2 mi to Crawdad Cove. Sarah Meyer #126049 stayed Feb 16. Reval by Andy Shears & Lezlie Garr #137035 stayed Oct 18.
4) Other: Areas are rock & hardpack sand/gravel. Informal boat launch spots, great views of bay & rock formations. Free D & potable W at nearby Las Vegas Bay CG. Vehicle camping permitted only in designated areas. Upper Gypsum Wash Rd is day use (boat, shore fishing, etc) only, signed closed to camping. Saddle Cove Rd is entirely closed. Park & backcountry maps: Rick & Kathy Howe #74769 Apr 22.

Callville Bay CG, Lake Mead NRA (NPS). 107 BD sites & an undeveloped loop. Tables, steel firerings. Flush toilets, dumpsters. D & flush W, plus separate potable W (threaded spigot), both free to anyone. $20 (S/A Pass 1/2) + $25/7 day or $45/yr vehicle entrance fee (S/A Pass free). 20 sites reserveable, . 30-day limit. Open all yr. From I-15/US-93 x45, go ~16 mi E on Lake Mead Blvd/SR-147 into Lake Mead NRA, TL on Northshore Rd (just after entrance sta), go 8 mi (MP 11, 36.17767 -114.76656). TR on paved rd to CG, winding, 6.5% grade for 1-2 mi, short 7% grade before CG, 3.5 mi total. TR at intersection where marina is on L, short distance to CG entrance. D is just across from entrance, 36.14085 -114.72579. Most sites back-in & short, a few OK for up to 35′. Many trees (some palms) around sites, but all are short enough not to interfere w/ solar/sat. No lake view from any site. Restroom bldg w/ showers ($1.25 for ? time) at marina, laundromat open 8a-10p. Gas pumps. Air/water machine 50c for ? amt. 703-293-8906. Linda & Earl Hylton #49643 Feb 16. Last updated by Paul Codyer #151338 stayed May 21.