LAME
Primitive Camp
Free
Primitive Camp is a popular base camp for exploring Lake Mead. The campground has 32 sites, no restroom facilities, and no potable water (bring sufficient supply). Make reservations at Recreation.gov — sites book out weeks ahead.
Fee Free
Toilets None
Showers Hot showers - year round
Drinking Water None
Cell Signal Yes - year round
Camp Store Yes
Dump Station Yes
Firewood for Sale No
Reservations
Reservations are required for all sites from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Off-season sites are first-come, first-served. Book at Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance.
Book on Recreation.gov →Campground Rules
Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Maximum stay is 14 nights per year. All food must be stored in bear-resistant containers or a locked vehicle. Ground fires permitted in designated rings only. Pack out all trash. Generators allowed 8am–8pm only.
Operating Hours
Campground Hours
Open year-round, subject to weather and road conditions.
Contact
Phone: (700) 254-4627
Email: lame_camping@nps.gov