Atlatl Rock Campground at Valley of Fire

Atlatl Rock Campground

Atlatl Rock Campground Overview

There is so much to see in the park, I highly recommend staying a few days to enjoy all that Valley of Fire has to offer. One way to enjoy the park is to take in the landscape and stargazing by camping at the Atlatl Rock Campground.

Named for the adjacent rock formation, Atlatl Rock, with ancient petroglyphs, the Atlatl Campground is a year-round campground located an hour northeast of Las Vegas and 5 miles west of Lake Mead.

Surrounded by three red rock walls, the feel of seclusion and privacy is felt when camping at the Atlatl Rock Campground.

For the best chances of getting a campsite, arrive early in the day and if possible, during the week as the campsites fill quickly over the weekend and holidays.

The best time to visit is spring and fall due to brutally HOT summers (over 100 degrees start in May) and winter temperatures may dip below freezing.

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Elevation

Approximately 2,300′

GPS Coordinates

36.416° N, 114.552° W

Address

Valley of Fire Address – 29450 Valley of Fire Highway – Overton, NV 89040

Phone: (702) 397-2088

How to Get to Atlatl Rock Campground

From Las Vegas drive 24 miles North on I-15 and take Exit 75 toward Valley of Fire State Park, drive for 15 miles to the park entrance. Follow the signs to the Atlatl Rock Campground.

Las Vegas, Nevada – 51 miles / 58 minutes
St. George, Utah – 103 miles / 1 hour 47 minutes
Pahrump, Nevada – 112 miles / 2 hours 7 minutes

Fees

Cost: $10 per vehicle state park entrance fee + $10 camping fee per night.

Payments Accepted

Payment Information: Cash or check only at self-pay stations

Campground

There are 44 campsites at the Atlatl Rock Campground available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Campground Type: Organized
Number of Campsites: 44
Maximum number of cars per campsite: 2
Maximum number of tents per campsite (must be on the pad): 2
Maximum number of people per campsite: 8
Check-in and check-out times: Check-in time is 3 PM and check-out time is Noon
Reservations: No reservations, first come – first served
Walk-in camping for tents: #20, #21, and #22

RV

RV/Trailer Length: 30′
Campsites #23 – #44 offer RV hookups with electricity and water for an additional fee of $10 per night.
Hook-ups: Electric and water at designated RV sites ($10 surcharge applies)

Atlatl Rock Campground Amenities

Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, bathrooms, showers, drinking water… oh, and spectacular views.

Drinking Water
Easy access to hiking trails
Fire Rings
Flush toilets
BBQ Grill
Handicap Accessible
Picnic table
RV hookup, 50 AMPS
RV sanitation
Showers
Trash dumpsters

Cell Phone Service at Atlatl Rock Campground

Spotty at best depending on your cell phone service provider.

Wi-Fi Service at Atlatl Rock Campground

The Valley of Fire offers the following Wi-Fi plans:

Single User Plans – Limited to 1 Device

$3.00 – Good for 1 hour from the first login.
$8.00 – Good for 24 hours from the first login.
$20.00 – Good for 72 hours from the first login.

Multiple User Plans – Limited to 3 Concurrent Devices

5 GB: $30.00 – Up to 5 GB total is included with the plan. The plan expires 30 days from the first login.
10 GB: $50.00 – Up to 10 GB total is included with the plan. The plan expires 30 days from the first login.
30 GB: $99.00 – Up to 30 GB total is included with the plan. The plan expires 30 days from the first login.

Dog-Friendly

Yes, on a leash when outside the vehicle/camper (note, there are no waste bags available)

Accessibility

Yes, sites #6, #15, #34, and #37 are wheelchair accessible and there is a ramp available to access the restrooms and showers.

Atlatl Rock Campground Site Details

Below are additional details to help you know more about each campsite before you arrive. We will add additional information once we have it to include.

Atlatl Rock Campground Tent Campsites

Atlatl Rock Campground sites offer campers a tent pad for up to two (2) tents, parking for up to two (2) cars, a shaded area for a picnic table, a fire ring, and a water spigot.

BTW, bees can be a problem, read more about Bees While Camping.

Atlatl Rock Campground Site #1

Location: Campsite #1 at Atlatl Rock Campground is located across the road from the showers and flush toilets and is the first campsite as you enter the Atlatl Rock Campground area. Once you enter the Atlatl Rock Campground, it is the second campsite on the right. You will find the self-pay station across the street near the bathroom and shower building. There is a numbered sign is at the edge of the parking area on the right for you to add your payment stub.
GPS Coordinates: 6°25’06’ N – 114°33’17’ W
Elevation: The elevation of the campsite is approximately 2,258′.
Parking: The parking area is long so if you have two cars they will have to be parked one behind the other.
Tent Pad: The tent pad is mostly red sand with a gravel mix.
Views and Surroundings: The backside of the campsite is a tall red rock formation.

Atlatl Rock Campground Site #2

Location: Campsite #2 at Atlatl Rock Campground is the second campsite as you enter the Atlatl Rock Campground area. You will find the self-pay station across the street near the bathroom and shower building. There is a numbered sign is at the edge of the parking area on the right for you to add your payment stub.
GPS Coordinates: 36°25’06’ N – 114°33’17’ W
Elevation: The elevation of the campsite is approximately 2,258′.
Parking:
Tent Pad: The tent pad is mostly red sand with a gravel mix.
Views and Surroundings: The backside of the campsite is a tall red rock formation.

Atlatl Rock Campground Site #3

Location: Campsite #3 at Atlatl Rock Campground is the second campsite as you enter the Atlatl Rock Campground area. Once you enter the Atlatl Rock Campground, it is the third campsite on the right. You will find the self-pay station across the street near the bathroom and shower building. There is a numbered sign is at the edge of the parking area on the right for you to add your payment stub.
GPS Coordinates: 36°25’05’ N – 114°33’08’ W
Elevation: The elevation of the campsite is approximately 2,262′.
Parking:
Tent Pad: The tent pad is mostly red sand with a gravel mix.
Views and Surroundings: The backside of the campsite is a tall red rock formation.

Atlatl Rock Campground Site #4

Atlatl Rock Campground Site #5

Atlatl Rock Campground Site #6