Campground

Callville Bay Campground

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$20per night

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Lat:36.137808855335344

Lng:-114.72861216116627

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Last Updated: August 5, 2026

Campground Overview

Introduction

When you stay at Callville Bay Campground, you can enjoy the area on land or on water. A nearby shaded picnic area has cool grass, grills, restrooms and panels explaining the history of the area. Across the street, you’ll find the trailhead to the Callville Summit Trail. This 2.7-mile moderate hike requires a short climb, but yields a spectacular view of Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, the Hemenway Valley and the River Mountains.

Campsite Details

Reservable0

First Come First Serve52

Total Sites52

Group0

Horse0

Tent Only52

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only0

Walk/Boat To0

Other0

Operating Hours

Standard hours. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Weather

Temperatures usually surpass 100F (37C) degrees June-August. In May and September, daytime highs are around 90F (32C). October-April, temperatures are much cooler. Lows can dip to freezing temps December-February. The area averages 4 inches of rain each year. There is lush vegetation that provides shade.

Amenities

Toilets

Internet Connectivity

Cell Phone Reception

Dump Station

Staff or Host On-Site

Potable Water

Directions

Callville Bay is located on the northwest shore of Lake Mead along Northshore Road and can easily be accessed from the Lake Mead Parkway or Lake Mead Boulevard Entrance Station.

Rates & Fees

$20.00

Callville Bay Camping sites fee

Campground fees are $20 per site ($10 with the Interagency Senior and Access passes) and are payable immediately upon occupying a campsite. Open/unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground has a 1-person minimum/8-person maximum per site and one camping unit, i.e., motor home or camp trailer. A maximum of two motorized vehicles, four motorcycles or combination thereof if towed or carried by camper.

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Fire pits located in campsites.

Regulations Overview

Camping is limited to a total of 90 days within any consecutive 12-month period. Camping is limited to 30 days in any developed campground. Camping is limited to 15 days per visit in the backcountry. After 15 days, campers must either move to another backcountry area or developed campground, or leave the park. Pack out what you pack in.All persons camping within one-quarter mile of the shore of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave to include hot and cold springs shall have a means to contain solid human waste. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please do not create or sustain unreasonable noise, including generators, during those hours. Pets must be kept on a leash not to exceed 6-feet in length and should not be left unattended. Barking dogs are considered a nuisance. Never leave your pet in a closed vehicle. Pet excrement must be disposed of in trash containers. Please do not feed wildlife. Wild

Accessibility

RV Allowed
No
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
Trailer Allowed
No

Additional Information

There are multiple water spigots and restrooms spread out throughout the campground. The restrooms have sinks and toilets. There are no showers. Accessible sites are available. An RV dump station andWhen you stay at Callville Bay Campground, you can enjoy the area on land or on water. A nearby shaded picnic area has cool grass, grills, restrooms and panels explaining the history of the area. Across the street, you’ll find the trailhead to the Callville Summit Trail. This 2.7-mile moderate hike requires a short climb, but yields a spectacular view of Lake Mead, Fortification Hill, the Hemenway Valley and the River Mountains. The Callville Bay Resort & Marina is within walking distance and has a dine-in restaurant and lounge, a café and store with many amenities. Down at the marina, you can rent boats by the hour or launch your own at the launch ramp. Although fishing and swimming are not allowed in the harbor where the marina is located, you can hike throughout the backcountry to find your own secluded cove.

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