4 Exciting Activities to Do in Your Campervan Close to Las Vegas

Visiting Las Vegas? There is a lot to do right in town—gamble, take in a few shows, go on a ride, eat out at a fancy restaurant. But did you know there are also a lot of cool activities you can do if you climb inside your campervan and drive out of town? Here are just a few you won’t want to miss.

1. Grand Canyon Skywalk

A lot of people do not realize how close they are to the Grand Canyon when they are visiting Las Vegas. You can actually drive to the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument in just around two and half hours.

When you arrive, drop by the Grand Canyon Skywalk. This is a glass bridge with a horseshoe shape which is suspended 4,000 feet over the floor of one of the side canyons of the Grand Canyon. Needless to say, the views are absolutely breathtaking. Be sure to continue exploring the National Monument before you head to your next destination.

2. Check out the Hoover Dam

The world-famous Hoover Dam is right next to Las Vegas. In fact, it is less than an hour’s drive from the city center to the east. This is a great place to take in magnificent views of Lake Mead and the Colorado River while also discovering more about American history. Constructed in 1935, the dam remains a wonder of engineering. From the Hoover Dam, you can proceed to the Lake Mead Recreation Area (see below).

3. Visit Lake Mead Recreation Area

The Lake Mead Recreation Area is a famous park just east of Las Vegas. Comprising 1.5 million acres, it offers access to an abundance of exciting activities: boating, hiking, camping, fishing, and more. The recreation area actually encompasses two lakes in total along with valleys, mountains and canyons. In all, there are 9 separate wilderness areas.

Don’t just visit the Lake Mead Recreation Area for a few hours—stay the night. You can park your rented campervan or motorhome at almost any of the first-come-first-serve campgrounds found in the park (there is only one tent-only campground). A few on the shores of Lake Mead even have hookups: Lake Mead RV Park, Callville Bay RV Park, Echo Bay RV Park, and Temple Bar RV Park. You can also find hookups at Lake Mohave RV Park, Cottonwood Cove RV Park and Willow Beach RV Campground at Lake Mohave.

4. Go On a Tour of the Eldorado Canyon Mine

Drive 45 minutes or so southeast out of the city center, and you will find yourself at Eldorado Canyon Mine by the Colorado River. This is the oldest mine in Southern Nevada. There is a lot you can do here, including taking a tour of the mine and heading out on an ATV adventure on the nearby trails. The location has a cool rustic Old West vibe to it and is run by dedicated tour guides. While here, you also can rent a kayak or canoe, or book a really cool BBQ area.

There Is So Much To See And Do In the Las Vegas Area

Now you know a few of the exciting activities you can do if you drive just a short distance out of Las Vegas. The scenery en route to these destinations is amazing in its own right, so the drives are also well worth it. So rent a campervan, motorhome, or 4WD camper, and explore all the fun destinations around the Entertainment Capital of the World!