Camping and Recreational Vehicle Parks

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

During the 83rd Legislative Session (2025) Senate Bill (SB) 466 transferred the authority to regulate and permit food establishments from the Division of Public and Behavioral Health to the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA). The bill was signed by the Governor on June 10, 2025, and became effective on July 1, 2025. A separate bill SB 494 created the Nevada Health Authority (NHA). These bills reorganized the Environmental Health Section into two separate programs. The NDA is responsible for all the food programs regulated in NRS and NAC 446, 583, 585 and 445A. The NHA will provide support for all non-food programs regulated under NRS/NAC 444, 585 and 447.   

Please contact us at the Nevada Health Authority, Environmental Health Section

Phone: 775-684-1061

CAMPING AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS

All sanitation facilities for camping spaces in Nevada which are constructed, reconstructed or extensively altered after November 21, 1970, must conform to the requirements in Nevada Administrative Code, Chapter 444.

Environmental Health Section does NOT permit or inspect Mobile Home Parks

For information or assistance with Mobile Home Parks please contact the Manufactured Housing Division at (775)684-2940

General Information

“Camping space” means a plainly marked plot of ground designated for:

• The occupation of a camping vehicle or other vehicle;
• The erection of a tent or shelter;
• The parking of a camping vehicle or other vehicle; or
• The arrangement of bedding.

“Camping vehicle” means a travel trailer (whose overall length does not exceed 32 feet and whose body width does not exceed 8 feet), a pickup camper or similar vehicular dwelling used for travel, vacation or recreational purposes; occupied in any one place for 30 days or less.

Those facilities in operation on November 21, 1970, must obtain a permit. All sanitary requirements must be followed, but the health authority may waive deficiencies in existing structures. After November 21, 1970, construction or major alterations must comply fully with NAC 444.5461 to 444.54675, inclusive, regarding construction or alteration.

Application, Required Information

Amy person providing camping spaces must notify the health authority at least 30 days before their intended use and must furnish the following information:

• Name and addresses of owners and operators
• Plot plan:
  • Locations of Camp sites, with drainage indicated
  • Number and location of spaces
  • water service availability, source documentation
  • sewage system and sanitation facilities, dump sites
  • restrooms and showers
  • laundry areas
  • storage, collection and refuse locations
  • open fire pits or fire enclosure locations
• Documentation for vermin control measures