Beach camping in Nevada

Most campers would assume that because Nevada is a landlocked, high desert state, beach camping is difficult to come by. However, the Silver State happens to be home to hundreds of campsites set not only on the shores of Lake Tahoe but also next to desert lakes and the popular Colorado River near Las Vegas. Nevada allows for year-round beach camping, so take your pick of RV parks on the Colorado River in the south during mild winters, or tent, kayak, or boat camp among the pine trees at Zephyr Cove during the hot summers. For a little more adventure, check out the lesser-known parts of the state—pitch a tent on the sandy beaches of Pyramid Lake or do some RV camping and enjoy the picnic areas on the Carson River near Highway 50, or the Walker River near Toiyabe National Forest. Nevada also has some wonderful state park camping at spots like Washoe Lake and Fort Churchill, both with beach access.