Roadtrip with RVshare Atlanta to Las Vegas

If you want to go to Las Vegas for a convention or to test your luck on the Strip, then a road trip from Atlanta to Las Vegas may be perfect for you. There are many outstanding national parks to visit along the way, like Hot Springs, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands, and the Grand Canyon, if you are willing to drive just a little bit off your route. You will also find fascinating state parks where you will want to play, including Georgia’s Cloudland Canyon, Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds, Oklahoma’s Lake Murray, Texas’ Palo Duro Canyon, and New Mexico’s Cerrillos Hills. If you love to mine for gemstones, this is the perfect trip for you as you can test your mining ability at several sites along the way. There is no shortage of great towns to include on your road trip itinerary from Atlanta to Las Vegas, including Memphis, Tennessee; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Flagstaff, Arizona. 

Nearby National Parks

Hot Springs National Park  

Pamper yourself by stopping at Hot Springs National Park on your Atlanta to Las Vegas RV road trip by soaking in one of the tubs at the Buckstaff or Quapaw bathhouses. Then, enjoy having a drink in the Superior Bathhouse. You can find many other things to do at this park, including shopping at the park store, strolling on the hiking trails that start near Bathhouse Row, and biking along the Pullman Trail. 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park  

Hydrogen sulfide-rich water migrated through the Capitan limestone to form Carlsbad Caverns near Carlsbad, New Mexico, about 4 to 6 million years ago. You will want to take a self-guided tour of this cavern. The Big Room is the largest cave chamber by volume in North America. Once you get back to the surface, enjoy hiking on some of the nature trails. Then, watch the bats leave the cave at night from the parking lot or the amphitheater from May to October at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. 

White Sands National Park  

The world’s largest gypsum dune field is located at White Sands National Park, near White Sands, New Mexico. A great way to get an introduction to this location is to drive along the 16-mile round-trip scenic road that leaves from the visitors center. There are also several bike trails available. Then, return to see the exhibits and buildings in the White Sands Historic District, including the visitors center, built between 1936 and 1940. 

Petrified Forest National Park  

If you love to go hiking, then be sure to stop at Petrified Forest National Park, near Holbrook, Arizona. You can go backcountry hiking in two different areas of this park. The north area contains the Painted Desert with its stunning reds and oranges while the south part contains highly eroded landscapes and more petrified wood. Be sure to catch the cultural demonstrations at the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark in the mid-morning and mid-afternoon. 

Grand Canyon National Park  

You would be remiss not to stop and visit Grand Canyon National Park on your Atlanta to Las Vegas road trip. Several backcountry hiking opportunities exist at this park. You can also ride a mule into the canyon or see it on a Colorado River rafting trip. Joining one of the special ranger-led programs is a great way to learn more about this park’s geology and animals. Nighttime is a special time to visit the Grand Canyon because of its spectacular stargazing programs.

Nearby State Parks

Cloudland Canyon State Park  

You can find deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, wild caves, waterfalls, cascading creeks, and dense woodland at Cloudland Canyon State Park, near Rising Fawn, Georgia. You can explore these areas on over 30 miles of biking trails, 64 miles of hiking trails, or 16 miles of horseback riding trails. Numerous areas of this state park make fantastic places to go climbing. You may be brave enough to climb across the swinging bridge, scamper to the top of Amicalola Falls, or rappel to the bottom of Providence Canyon. This park also features a disc golf course and several other recreational opportunities. 

Crater of Diamonds State Park  

There is no need to wait until you reach the end of your road trip from Atlanta to Las Vegas to test Lady Luck when you stop at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Bring your mining equipment or rent it at the park to look for diamonds in the mining field. Explorers have found over 3,000 since this park opened. A gemologist is on hand to determine how lucky you are, and you get to keep what you find. Elsewhere at this park near Murfreesboro, Arkansas, you can hike along the trails, play at the water park, and dine at the café. 

Lake Murray State Park  

Lake Murray State Park is the oldest state park in Oklahoma, and it is the largest. At this park near Ardmore, a waterslide and water trampoline are available, or you can choose to rent various boats, including sailboats, to play on the lake. You can also opt to go on a cruise while learning a little about this park's history. Play a round of golf on the 18-hole Lake Murray State Park Golf Course, or head to the tennis courts. You may also want to trot down a path on a horse from the Lake Murray Riding Stables. Small ramps and tree roots make this a great place to go mountain biking. You will want to stroll along many paths, especially the one going over a wooden bridge. 

Palo Duro Canyon State Park  

Palo Duro Canyon State Park near Amarillo, Texas, features the second-largest canyon in the United States, and you can explore it in your car, on a horse, or on foot. In the summer, catch a performance of TEXAS Outdoor Musical. Consider taking in a ranger-led driving tour at this park, or participate in one of their informative presentations. 

Cerrillos Hills State Park  

Cerrillos Hills State Park is on the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway near Cerrillos, New Mexico. Keep your eyes alert along the trails at this state park to see over 1,100 years of mining history. See amazing views of the Sandia, Ortiz, Jemez, and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges while riding a Tennessee Walker or a Missouri Foxtrotter horse on a guided trail ride. Stop at the visitor center to see the geology and history exhibits.

Along the Way

North Georgia Wildlife Park and Zoo  

Put the brakes on during your Atlanta to Las Vegas road trip to stop at the North Georgia Wildlife Park and Zoo near Cleveland, Georgia. Jump in one of their carts to see wolves, llamas, camels, and many other animals. Many special up-close animal encounters are available. 

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge  

The Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge near Jet, OK, consists of the largest saline flats in North America’s lowlands. A multitude of whooping cranes visit this site as they migrate in the spring and fall. This park is the only site in the world known to produce unique selenite crystals with hourglass inclusions that can weigh up to 38 pounds, and you can collect them and other crystals at this park from April 1 to October 15. 

New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science  

Stop in Albuquerque to visit the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Learn how experts collect, study, and store fossils. Your children will have fun exploring New Mexico’s nature in the Naturalist Center. Temporary exhibits mean there is always something fun to see at this location.

Main Cities You Will Pass Through

Memphis  

Many Memphis campgrounds, including Graceland RV Park & Campground and Elvis Presley Boulevard RV Park, play off an Elvis theme since this is where Graceland is located. You can find dump stations at both campgrounds, or you can check out other Memphis dump station locations, like T.O. Fuller State Park or Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park. 

Oklahoma City  

Oklahoma City is the state’s capital, and you can find many campgrounds located near downtown and other city locations, including Rockwell RV Park and Council Road RV Park. Oklahoma City RV dump stations are available at Cabela’s and Pilot Flying J Travel Plaza. 

Flagstaff  

Flagstaff, Arizona, campgrounds are often in very scenic locations. For example, you may want to consider camping at Fort Tuthill County Park near Meteor Crater Natural Landmark or Mormon Lake RV Park and Campground on this lake’s beautiful shores. You can find Flagstaff RV dump stations at Black Bart’s RV Park or Flagstaff KOA Campground.

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