Heading For Vegas?
Las Vegas, NV -- the nation's premier gaming destination -- remains enormously popular among RVers. The famed Las Vegas "Strip" (more than 3 miles long) is home to some of the most fabulous casinos in the world.
Where do RVers stay in Vegas? There are many fine campgrounds and RV Parks in and around Vegas, but only one is located directly on the Strip. It's the KOA at Circus Circus Casino Resort. Be warned, however, it's expensive. Many RVers describe the Circus Circus RV Park as simply a parking lot with hookups. However, it's more than that -- it has full hook-up, pull-thru sites with plenty of room to extend the slides and put out the patio carpet and chairs. Other amenities include swimming pool, dog run, laundry, showers/rest rooms. Circus Circus remains the only RV Park that places you in walking distance of the action on the Strip.
Another popular RV Park is at Sams Town on Boulder Highway. Sams has a nice casino (walking distance from the RV), free bus service to the Strip and the RV Park is moderately priced. There are lots of other campgrounds & RV Parks in the Vegas area, most not connected to or operated by casinos. Some provide transportation to the Strip, but your best bet would be to take the tow vehicle or toad to the Strip. Casinos offer free parking in covered garages.
A word of caution: It is not safe to park in an open lot in Las Vegas and leave your RV unattended. While casinos generally have good parking lot security, in a place like Vegas their security priority is usually inside the casino. Las Vegas is a crowded, congested city. We would not put our rig at risk by leaving it unattended in a casino lot.
What about the weather? April is a nice month, as is May, when you'll experience temperature into the 80's, somewhat cooler at night. Summers tend to be very hot, especially July & August when 100+degree days are not unusual. June and September can also be on the hot side, but most other months will be comfortable. That having been said, a lot of people (including us) have ventured into Vegas in the summer and it's been OK. Air conditioning is cranked up wherever you go. However, if you travel with a pet, summer in Vegas may not be such a good idea.
There is so much to see and do, besides gambling, in Las Vegas. We usually budget more for dining than we do for gambling. The Buffet at the Bellagio is spectacular and while we're at Bellagio we never miss a walk through The Conservatory to enjoy the sights and scents of the lovely floral displays...or the synchronized laser light show in front of the fountain every half hour during the day and every 15 minutes evenings. These attractions are just a few of the many dining options, attractions and entertainment venues in Vegas.
If Vegas is on your agenda this year, please refer to the Nevada section of our Book Casino Camping (available at the RV Bookstore.) There is a detailed list of free shows in Las Vegas plus other valuable information about getting around town, on foot or on the Monorail.
Where do RVers stay in Vegas? There are many fine campgrounds and RV Parks in and around Vegas, but only one is located directly on the Strip. It's the KOA at Circus Circus Casino Resort. Be warned, however, it's expensive. Many RVers describe the Circus Circus RV Park as simply a parking lot with hookups. However, it's more than that -- it has full hook-up, pull-thru sites with plenty of room to extend the slides and put out the patio carpet and chairs. Other amenities include swimming pool, dog run, laundry, showers/rest rooms. Circus Circus remains the only RV Park that places you in walking distance of the action on the Strip.
Another popular RV Park is at Sams Town on Boulder Highway. Sams has a nice casino (walking distance from the RV), free bus service to the Strip and the RV Park is moderately priced. There are lots of other campgrounds & RV Parks in the Vegas area, most not connected to or operated by casinos. Some provide transportation to the Strip, but your best bet would be to take the tow vehicle or toad to the Strip. Casinos offer free parking in covered garages.
A word of caution: It is not safe to park in an open lot in Las Vegas and leave your RV unattended. While casinos generally have good parking lot security, in a place like Vegas their security priority is usually inside the casino. Las Vegas is a crowded, congested city. We would not put our rig at risk by leaving it unattended in a casino lot.
What about the weather? April is a nice month, as is May, when you'll experience temperature into the 80's, somewhat cooler at night. Summers tend to be very hot, especially July & August when 100+degree days are not unusual. June and September can also be on the hot side, but most other months will be comfortable. That having been said, a lot of people (including us) have ventured into Vegas in the summer and it's been OK. Air conditioning is cranked up wherever you go. However, if you travel with a pet, summer in Vegas may not be such a good idea.
There is so much to see and do, besides gambling, in Las Vegas. We usually budget more for dining than we do for gambling. The Buffet at the Bellagio is spectacular and while we're at Bellagio we never miss a walk through The Conservatory to enjoy the sights and scents of the lovely floral displays...or the synchronized laser light show in front of the fountain every half hour during the day and every 15 minutes evenings. These attractions are just a few of the many dining options, attractions and entertainment venues in Vegas.
If Vegas is on your agenda this year, please refer to the Nevada section of our Book Casino Camping (available at the RV Bookstore.) There is a detailed list of free shows in Las Vegas plus other valuable information about getting around town, on foot or on the Monorail.
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posted by JANE at
7:48 AM
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We we in Vegas early May last year. The tempeture was 106. Since we had our dog Willy with us , and our rv was a 1985 Toyota Sunlander,we decided to take a motel on Boulder hiway. Right next to the Boulder casino. Cost less than Circus Circus and we were sure the A/c wouldn't fail and kill Willy! Always a danger if you leave pets in that kind of heat. Rocky
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