Can you reserve a site at Temple Bar Campground?

Yes, Temple Bar Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Temple Bar Campground have?

71 sites in total, of which 69 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Temple Bar Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Temple Bar Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Temple Bar Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Temple Bar Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Temple Bar Campground, Nevada — 69 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Temple Bar Campground is located along the eastern portion of Lake Mead in Arizona. It’s open year-round and features paved sites that can accommodate tents or RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout the campsites. 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. Vegetation provides some shade. Visitors enjoy coming here for the peace, solitude and pristine night skies.

Recreation

Enjoy the Temple Bar area by land or water. Hike through the desert along the Temple View Trail to observe the crystal blue waters of Lake Mead and the natural temple that changes colors throughout the day. Launch your own boat or rent one from the marina. You can also dine at the seasonal cafe, or grab a variety of snacks, drinks and charcoal from the store. Picnic tables and grills are located near the store. Although there are no beaches at Temple Bar, it's a great place to rent a boat and find your own secluded beach or cove where you can spend the day fishing, soaking in the sun and wading along the shore.

Facilities

Each campsite provides space for up to eight people with 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 on or by a camper may occupy a site. Paved roads lead to each site, and the sites are asphalt. 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 and water refill station are located near the entrance on the left.

Natural Features

There is a mix of palm trees, oleanders, mature cottonwood trees and native vegetation that help provide shade and privacy between sites. Wildlife in the area includes many species of birds and lizards along with antelope squirrels and the occasional coyote. Temple Bar is remote, making it an ideal location to view the night skies.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (702) 293-8906.

Nearby Attractions

Temple Bar is remote, which is what makes it so special. The Las Vegas Valley; Kingman, Arizona; and Route 66 are about 90 minutes away. In these areas, you can find museums, restaurants, stores and a variety of entertainment options. Grand Canyon West is about 2 hours away.

Charges & Cancellations

Please have cancellations processed in the system three days in advance of your visit.

The facts

69 bookable sites
71 sites in total, including non-bookable
4 accessible sites
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: HOST SITE, TB

Site types

69 Standard Nonelectric
2 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

71 campsites at Temple Bar Campground

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
Site 51	HOST SITE	Management	—	—	—	—	8	🐾
Site 62	HOST SITE	Management	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 1	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 10	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 11	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 12	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 13	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 14	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 15	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 16	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 17	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 18	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 19	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 2	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 20	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 21	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 22	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 23	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 24	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 25	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 26	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 27	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 28	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 29	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 3	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 30	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 31	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 32	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 33	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 34	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 35	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 36	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 37	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
Site 38	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 39	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
Site 4	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 40	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 41	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 42	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 43	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 44	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 45	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 46	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 47	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 48	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 49	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 5	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 50	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 52	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 53	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 54	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 55	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 56	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 57	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 58	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 59	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 6	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
Site 60	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 61	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 63	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 64	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 65	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 66	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 67	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 68	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 69	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 7	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	♿ 🐾
Site 70	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 71	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 8	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾
Site 9	TB	Standard Nonelectric	—	Paved	Slight	—	8	🐾

Getting there

Located along the eastern portion of Lake Mead in Arizona. Access from the south from Kingman, Arizona, or from the north from the Las Vegas Valley. The Temple Bar Road turnoff from U.S. Highway 93 is 50 miles north of Kingman and 18 miles south of the Nevada/Arizona border. The campground is about 26 miles from the turnoff to Temple Bar.

Fees and stay limits

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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Temple Bar Campground

Can you reserve a site at Temple Bar Campground?: Yes, Temple Bar Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Temple Bar Campground have?: 71 sites in total, of which 69 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Temple Bar Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Temple Bar Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Temple Bar Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Temple Bar Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-09.

Temple Bar Campground