Recreation area

Nellis Dunes

Bureau of Land Management · Las Vegas · Nevada — managed by Bureau of Land Management

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Nellis Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area contains large sand dunes that offer Off-Highway Vehicle enthusiasts a wide array trails along with vistas of the Las Vegas Strip. The trails range in difficulty from novice to expert and attract many different types of OHVs, including sandrails, Motorcycles, and ATVs. This area is closed to camping and target shooting. No facilities or services are available within the recreation area.

Getting there

20 miles northeast of downtown Las Vegas at the Apex exit off I-15.

Contact
(702) 515-5000

Activities

  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.