A quiet home base just minutes from the bright lights and nonstop action.
Published on November 8, 2026 – Narrated by Jim
3 BAMBI
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This review reflects our personal experience.
We were not paid, reimbursed, or influenced in any way.
In the mid-1970s, we arrived in Las Vegas with trunks packed with magic, the confidence of youth, and a dream of making it onto The Tonight Show. In our early twenties, we performed as magicians under the name “Jim Bobo and Carmen.”
In those days, we focused on booking enough performances to pay the mortgage, not where to dump black water or whether a campground had decent WiFi.
Driving into the sparkle nearly fifty years later, we wondered whether Las Vegas — and our memories of it — had withstood the test of time. Would the magic hold up?
We don’t gamble and never have, not even Keno at the $7.99 all-you-can-eat casino buffets where we stuffed our twenty-year-old faces on a tight budget. Most of those buffets are gone now, and what once sustained us seems more like a cautionary tale than a challenge.
Early spring in the Mojave Desert was ideal for exploring on our Qualisports Dolphin folding e-bikes. The network of bike lanes was our secret pass to Vegas. Forget traffic and parking fees. We rode through the burbs, stopped at coffee shops, created our own craft-brewery tours, and even pedaled into the mountains.
Cool desert evenings invited us out on foot to gawk at the dazzling excess of Xanadu-style resorts,
neon signs,
and spectacular water and light shows.
With a full month to recapture the vintage Vegas vibe and catch world-class performances, we could settle into a slow, relaxing pace, with plenty of time to rest and recuperate between events.
Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort
Our home for the month was Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort, a 55-acre, Casablanca-themed retreat just minutes from the bright lights and nonstop energy of the Strip.
Welcoming both short and long-term visitors, Oasis gave us an ideal base for exploring the city and escaping it.
Check-In
From the start, the resort’s support for long-term guests made our stay feel safe and hassle-free.
The entrance was clearly marked and easy to navigate.
Staff at the gatehouse confirmed our reservation…
and directed us to a large parking area to complete check-in.
The office was spacious, clean, and efficiently staffed. We were greeted with smiles, our stupid questions were answered with grace, and we received a map with our route highlighted in bright pink.
The Roads
Wide, smoothly paved, palm-lined roads make the resort easy to navigate, even for some of the largest rigs we’ve ever seen.
There’s plenty of room to turn, back in, and pull through without the usual campground cha-cha-cha.
The Sites
There are more than 900 campsites.
Nearly 700 are pull-through sites, and about 225 are back-in sites.
Most come with full hookups — water, electric (15, 20, 30, or 50 amps), and sewer.
Some sites feature rare patches of grass or low shrubs, but most offer little vegetation, privacy, or shade.
Sites are generously spaced for a resort and set on concrete slabs.
The 90-foot sites can accommodate a Class A motorhome and its towed vehicle.
Picnic tables are provided at most sites.
Our Campsite
We had site #911 tucked into a quiet, shady corner at the far end of the park.
In the 30 days we were there, we never had a close neighbor. With shade trees and birds, it was as peaceful an RV sanctuary as one can find in Las Vegas. After inspecting every site in the campground, we’ll request #911 again when we return to Oasis.
Amenities
The beautiful pools are not designed for fitness swimmers.
Both pools looked beautiful from a distance, but they were often closed. The heaters in the family pool were broken for the entire month. After heavy weekend use, the adult pool began to look and smell so bad that we avoided it for the rest of our visit.
Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thanks to location, location, location.
Our 3 BAMBI rating would have been a 4 if the pools had been better maintained.
Fortunately, Vegas has several magnificent public pools nearby with bicycle parking.
The exercise room is small and sparsely equipped, but adequate.
A small court in the center of the resort is available for pickleball and horseshoes. Oasis has no children’s playground, but several nearby parks have modern play equipment.
The 18-hole natural grass putting course is the pride of the resort.
Shaded, cushioned seating areas offer a comfortable spot for a meetup with friends.
The café serves comfort food and salads, along with wine and draft beer.
Most weekends the café hosts live entertainment.
A large event room accommodates up to 260 people.
The small convenience store stocks essentials, snacks, gifts, resort clothing, and RV supplies.
Cellular coverage was top-notch. We streamed movies, redesigned our website, and FaceTimed without interruption. The resort offers WiFi, but our cellular setup worked fine.
Curbside trash pickup was handy and efficient.
Bathrooms and showers are spotless and maintained throughout the day.
Several on-site laundry facilities help keep life fresh, with machines that accept both cash and cards.
In addition to on-site sewer hookups, there is also a dump station at the exit.
The RV storage area is $200 a month.
Propane-tank refills are on-site.
The concierge can help you plan your Las Vegas adventure.
Woo-hoo! Amazon and other deliveries are accepted and filed safely under your name for retrieval at the reception area.
The Oasis is dog-friendly, with enclosed dog runs for dogs of all sizes throughout the park.
“Las Vegas has all the amenities of modern society, in a habitat unfit to grow a tomato.”
Nearby Exploration
One of Las Vegas’s best-kept secrets is its abundance of nature walks, hiking trails, and cycling routes.
For most visitors, the Strip and Downtown Las Vegas are the main attractions.
We got our daily workouts outdoors and rewarded ourselves by chowing down around the city.
At night, after a bite, we walked the Strip and took in world-class shows featuring Terry Fator, the Righteous Brothers, and Frankie Moreno.
Other nights, we went brewery hopping.
Closing Thoughts
Las Vegas has museums, gardens, architecture, spectacle, clubs, gaming, and just about any other action you’re into. Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort gave us a comfortable base for choosing our own version of the city.
That is the beauty of Sin City. You can be a little naughty or a lot dazzled, indulge in world-class cuisine and entertainment, or leave the neon behind to explore bike paths and the natural world.
Nearly fifty years ago, we came to Las Vegas hoping to make magic. This time, we didn’t have to make it. We could take it in at our own pace, revisit old favorites, and pull off our best closing trick every night: coming home to Beauty.
What does Las Vegas mean to you: neon and shows, food and history, desert adventures, or memories from long ago? Tell us about your Vegas in the comments.
Before You Book
Quick Take: Large, full-hookup RV resort with extensive amenities and convenient access to Las Vegas attractions.
Best For: RVers who want a comfortable home base for exploring Vegas, attending shows, and enjoying the city at their own pace.
Not Ideal For: Campers seeking a secluded natural setting or generous privacy between sites.
Why We Recommend It: We enjoyed having a quiet campsite to return to after days and evenings exploring everything Las Vegas has to offer.
Bottom Line: A convenient Las Vegas base with plenty to offer, though the recurring pool problems kept it from earning a higher BAMBI rating.
The Details
Address: Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort, 2711 West Windmill Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89123.
We paid $1,238 for a month, averaging about $41 per night.
PRICE UPDATE — As of November 2026 — Daily rates are listed at $84.95 to $106.95, weekly rates at $592.91 to $742.07, and monthly rates at $890 to $1,299.
There is no stay limit.
Check-in is 1:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 noon.
You can make reservations online or by calling (800) 566-4707.
Reservations can be made up to one year in advance.
Cancellations are subject to the campground’s cancellation policy. A $60 charge applies if the resort does not receive notice by noon the day before arrival or if guests fail to show up.
The resort is open year-round.
Propane is available at the campground.
Packages are accepted for guests.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Generators are not permitted.
Wi-Fi is available at the campground. We had good cell service during our stay.
Guests must be at least 21 years old to register for an RV site. Here are the resort’s rules and policies, including its pet policy and pool and spa rules.
All rates and policies are subject to change. Please confirm details directly with the campground.
Our “BAMBI” Rating System
Should’a boondocked.
Better than a Cracker Barrel or Walmart.
Adequate for a short stay.
Great place with minor tradeoffs.
Destination camping at its best — nothing we’d improve.
Historically, Airstream has called their small one-axle trailer a “Bambi”.
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My husband and I have never been to Las Vegas. We live on the east coast, and hope soon to take our RV west. You have enticed us to give this place some consideration. We just might need to include this stop on our trip. Thank you for the details and photos of the resort.
Maura, we are glad to hear you might give this place a consideration. We enjoyed our time there, being so close to everything. Stay safe out there! Jim
Spent lots of time there in the 90s. Built some stores there for Sears, went to see Siegfried and Roy a lot and also Celine Dion.
Linda, it is always wonderful to see your name pop up here. We agree there was so many choices of entertainment. Some amazing performers. It was wild to be only ten feet from Bill Medley when we thought about how much we listened to him sing in the 1960s and 70s. Jim
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Thank you for your perspective on spending time in Las Vegas. Last time we were near there, we passed through as quickly as possible. Great to see your Dolphins getting lots of use. Thanks to you and your kindness to meet in Shenandoah NP, we have four Dolphins, the originals coming up on 5 years old, since designated our Florida bikes for the winter (where it is flat, flat). Our upgraded Dolphins travel in the summer in the motorhome, where we enjoy the extra power when we might have need as we tackle unknown routes in pursuit of adventures.
All the best and safe travels.
Darrell, we did make good use of our Dolphins because there are a lot of hills just outside Vegas. That extra power from the motor was REAL nice. Glad to hear you are still enjoying your Dolphin e-bikes. We certainly are!!!! Send our love to Kris. Jim
That’s a really nice campground. We stayed there a few years ago. It was pretty quiet despite all the activity in the area.
Elaine, it is a nice campground and is right there, basically next to the strip. Except for the planes landing all day long, it was a very peaceful place to come home to every time. Jim
I’ve heard a lot about this place.. Never been..
Mike, it is worth considering if you want to camp near the strip and have a place to escape to each day. Jim
Thanks. I have been to Las Vegas professionally too many times and I don’t care to go back. But I’ve already decided that if we were going to drive out there in the coach, Oasis would probably be the place we would end up at.
We stayed in spot #900 for 6 weeks in November 2021. We really enjoyed our time there and we took local buses to the strip.
Pat, site 900 is back there near where we were. We consider that the ideal area. Glad to hear you enjoyed it as much as we did. Stay safe out there! Jim
We’ve stayed there a couple of times 😀
Gail, we plan to return someday! Jim
We enjoyed this campground!
Glad you also enjoyed your stay there. Jim
Were you there long enough to participate in the Region 12 Rally (WBCCI)? We have stayed there a few times, but have used the Clark County Shooting Range RV park north of Vegas. Now that we live about 90 miles from Vegas, we rarely take the trailer.
Roger, if there was a Region 12 Rally while we were there, we didn’t know about it. We were there in March. We check out this other RV park north of Vegas, but we really liked being in the middle of everything at Oasis. Thanks for sharing! Jim
Love it there. We’ve stayed there a few times.
Jim, we do plan to return there someday.
I have a question that has little to do with your post, so please forgive me. We traveled full time for 3 years. We had a difficult time finding good groceries everywhere. Eating healthy was very difficult. How do you manage that? What’s your secret for that? We’re considering full time travel again, and that’s at the top of the list.
Melody, when we know we are going into an area where there are no grocery stores, we stock up. For instance recently we stayed 7 nights at The Valley of Fires in New Mexico. No grocery stores nearer than 45 minutes. We so stocked up in Albuquerque. Then 7 nights at City of Rocks State Park with no grocery store closer than about 40 minutes, so we stocked up in Deming. For us, along the way to an out of the way place for an extended stay, we can always find an Albertsons, Vons, Bashas, Walmart, or some place to buy the produce we love to cook. For the past decade of full-time travel, this philosophy has served us well. We also always carry a pantry stocked full of dry goods and canned items to get us through at least a week if we run into a logistics problem finding a grocery store. Hope this explains our process.Hope our paths cross out here in this big big world. Stay safe and happy travels. Jim