Valley of Fires Recreation Area

This is a very nice campground for learning about and enjoying the surrounding area. Many of the campsite parking areas are not very level, but are doable with leveling blocks. The paved walking trail out onto the lava flow is very nicely done with interpretive signs.

Great place to stay

Being the type of people that fly by the seat of our pants and not having a reservation we were able to get in. It was a bit confusing having to use the QR code to get the site and the first time we had ever done it this way.

Great place to stay

Being the type of people that fly by the seat of our pants and not having a reservation we were able to get in. It was a bit confusing having to use the QR code to get the site and the first time we had ever done it this way.

It closed the day of my arrival. We had to make alternative arrangements quickly.

It closed the day of my arrival. We had to make alternative arrangements quickly.

Reserved #5 campsite for 2 nights. Set up 5th wheel camper trailer, hooked up power then attempted to hook to water. BLM water facet was broken. Contacted camp host and got the impression it had been defective for a long time. He told us to pick another campsite with water and power. Then only other non occupied campsite was #15 however it had a reserved tag on it. Contacted camp host who informed us to go ahead and move to that site and he would "handle" the campers who reserved the site. Broke camp in #5 and set up in #15. At 9:30 pm the campers showed up and wanted to know why we were in there site? I referred them to the camp host at which time there was some kind of "heated discussion". At 75 years old and camping since I was a young Boy Scout, this was by far the worst experience I have ever had. Therefore,
1) BLM should have removed #5 from there online reserved list.
2) BLM maintenance manager should have repaired the faucet in a timely manner.
3) BLM Park Manager should receive a written reprimand and placed in their file. This could have escalated into a dangerous situation beyond what the camp host is capable of, for us and your other camp customers.
4) BLM employees demonstrated a general lack of duty in maintenance and operational capability of the park which reflects negatively on the Management of the Park. A "change" is required!

Reserved #5 campsite for 2 nights. Set up 5th wheel camper trailer, hooked up power then attempted to hook to water. BLM water facet was broken. Contacted camp host and got the impression it had been defective for a long time. He told us to pick another campsite with water and power. Then only other non occupied campsite was #15 however it had a reserved tag on it. Contacted camp host who informed us to go ahead and move to that site and he would "handle" the campers who reserved the site. Broke camp in #5 and set up in #15. At 9:30 pm the campers showed up and wanted to know why we were in there site? I referred them to the camp host at which time there was some kind of "heated discussion". At 75 years old and camping since I was a young Boy Scout, this was by far the worst experience I have ever had. Therefore,
1) BLM should have removed #5 from there online reserved list.
2) BLM maintenance manager should have repaired the faucet in a timely manner.
3) BLM Park Manager should receive a written reprimand and placed in their file. This could have escalated into a dangerous situation beyond what the camp host is capable of, for us and your other camp customers.
4) BLM employees demonstrated a general lack of duty in maintenance and operational capability of the park which reflects negatively on the Management of the Park. A "change" is required!

Beautiful campsites,clean bathrooms/showers. Friendly Host.
Water at black tank dump was not working. Was able to dump but not flush tank.