Meet your guides
Check in, review riding instructions, and meet the experienced camel handlers who stay with the group.
Bunkerville, Nevada
Ride a Camel
Near Las Vegas
Rise roughly eight feet above the desert, feel a camel’s one-of-a-kind sway, and cross a real camel ride off your bucket list—about one hour from Las Vegas.
USDA-Licensed
Animal Park
Animal Park
Small Guided
Groups
Groups
About 1 Hour
from Las Vegas
from Las Vegas
Bookings are completed securely on CamelSafari.com
The experience at a glance
3 hoursRide + guided zoo tour
10–20 minutesComfortable guided camel ride
From age 4No riding experience needed
The short answer
Where can you ride a camel near Las Vegas?
Camel Safari in Bunkerville, Nevada offers a guided camel ride about one hour north of Las Vegas. The ride itself typically lasts 10 to 20 minutes: enough time to cross it off your bucket list, feel what it is like to sit roughly eight feet above the ground, and experience a camel’s rolling gait—without staying in the saddle long enough to cramp up. A tram safari, camel photo opportunity, and guided zoo tour complete the approximately three-hour visit.
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More than a ride
What’s included in the camel experience?
The signature camel ride is packaged with a guided desert zoo visit, giving you time to ride, learn, take photographs, and meet other animals.
Ride a real camel
Spend 10 to 20 comfortable minutes roughly eight feet above the ground. Camels move both legs on one side and then both on the other, creating their unmistakable rolling sway.
Take the safari tram
Continue across the 176-acre property on a guided tram safari with a dedicated camel photo opportunity.
Tour the zoo
Finish with keeper-led animal encounters and the chance to see camels, alpacas, llamas, porcupines, and other residents.
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Plan your visit
Before you make the drive
Camel Safari is a reservation-only experience in the Mojave Desert. Review the essentials below, then confirm current policies when you book.
Check Current AvailabilityAllow about one hour from Las Vegas
Destination: 2725 River Cliff Road, Bunkerville, NV 89007. Actual travel time depends on your starting point and traffic.
Check rider requirements
The currently published minimum age is 4, with a maximum rider weight of 250 pounds. No previous riding experience is needed.
Dress for the desert
Closed-toe shoes are suggested for comfort and protection, but they are not required. Choose weather-appropriate clothing, sun protection, and layers during cooler months.
Reserve before traveling
The camel ride is generally offered once daily on Fridays and Saturdays. Do not arrive without a confirmed reservation.
Care-first experienceGuided from
start to finish
start to finish
Camel choice comes first
If they’re not into it, they don’t have to do it.
Participation is always at each camel’s discretion. Our camels should want to participate—sometimes to please a trusted handler, sometimes because they are into the reward, and sometimes not at all. Every answer is okay. We never force a camel to give a ride. Everything is consensual.
- ✓Voluntary participationA camel that chooses not to participate gets to sit it out—without pressure or punishment.
- ✓Weight limitThe published 250-pound maximum helps protect both camel and rider.
- ✓Guided formatHandlers lead the experience; guests are expected to follow all instructions.
- ✓Suggested footwearClosed-toe shoes are suggested for comfort and protection, but they are not required.
- ✓Weather-aware operationsAlways confirm the day’s conditions, participation rules, and animal-care policies directly.
Why Camel Safari?
A genuine desert animal experience—without leaving Nevada.
Camel Safari is a USDA-licensed animal park on 176 acres in Bunkerville, Nevada. Its guided experiences bring visitors close to more than 30 camels and a collection of other exotic animals in a wide-open Mojave Desert setting.
For travelers searching for an unusual family outing, a bucket-list experience, or a day away from the Strip, this is the closest guided camel-riding experience to Las Vegas.
176desert acres
30+camels
3 hrtotal experience
1 hrfrom Las Vegas
Common questions
Camel ride near Las Vegas FAQs
Clear answers for travelers planning a Camel Safari visit. Policies and pricing can change; CamelSafari.com remains the source for live booking information.
Where can I ride a camel near Las Vegas?
Camel Safari in Bunkerville, Nevada offers guided camel rides about one hour north of Las Vegas. The ride is part of a three-hour, reservation-only camel ride and zoo experience.
How much is the camel ride?
Camel Safari currently lists the Camel Ride + Zoo Tour at $149 per rider. Pricing can change, so confirm the live price and availability on CamelSafari.com before traveling.
How long is the camel ride experience?
Plan for approximately three hours in total. The camel-riding portion is typically 10 to 20 minutes—long enough to feel the camel’s famous sway and take in the view, without spending so long in the saddle that you cramp up. The experience also includes a tram safari, camel photo opportunity, and guided zoo tour.
How far is Camel Safari from the Las Vegas Strip?
Camel Safari is in Bunkerville, Nevada, approximately one hour north of Las Vegas by car. Travel time varies with traffic and your starting point.
What are the camel ride age and weight limits?
Riders must be at least 4 years old and no more than 250 pounds. Camel Safari may apply additional participation requirements for safety and animal welfare.
Do I need horseback or camel-riding experience?
No previous riding experience is required. Experienced camel handlers guide the ride and provide instructions throughout the experience.
What should I wear for a camel ride?
Closed-toe shoes are suggested for comfort and protection, but they are not required. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and bring sun protection for the open Mojave Desert environment.
Do the camels have a choice about participating?
Yes. Participation is always at each camel’s discretion. If a camel is not into it, they do not have to do it. Some participate to please a trusted handler, some are motivated by a favorite reward, and sometimes they simply choose not to participate. Every answer is respected. Everything is consensual.
Can I book the camel ride on CamelRide.com?
No. CamelRide.com is a planning guide. All reservations, live availability, policies, and payments are handled directly by Camel Safari on CamelSafari.com.
Your desert adventure is waiting
Ready to ride a camel near Las Vegas?
Check the official calendar, confirm current requirements, and complete your reservation directly with Camel Safari.
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