Campground · NV
Temple Bar Campground
NV · Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Temple Bar Campground is generally easy to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in December (3/10) and eases to its lowest in January (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (December), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 4 accessible sites
Activities: BOATING, CANOEING, FISHING, HIKING, KAYAKING, MOTOR BOAT, CAMPING, PADDLE BOATING, RANGER STATION, WATER ACTIVITIES, WATER SPORTS, WATER ACCESS, SWIMMING
How much does it cost to camp at Temple Bar Campground?
There is a park entrance fee. The daily entrance (1-7 days) fee is $25 per vehicle. All Interagency and Lake Mead Passes are valid for entry for one vehicle. Full fee schedule can be found on the park website www.nps.gov/lake. Passes can be purchased in person at entrance stations, or digitally by searching Lake Mead National Recreation Area on the main rec.gov page. First come, first served sites are available. Credit cards are the only accepted method of payment. We do not accept cash. Please keep your reservation confirmation with you at the site at all times. You may be asked to show the reservation to the camp host.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.