Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Searchlight, Nevada

This powerline road serves as a great starting point for accessing the area, offering a well-maintained gravel surface with easy access to ample camping spots. At first, it feels like the perfect go-fast gravel road,…
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This trail winds through an area rich in mining history, offering a glimpse into the region's past while providing an enjoyable off-road experience. The route is mostly easygoing, with a few short but rocky climbs…
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This trail is a must-ride in the spring when the desert comes to life with an abundance of vibrant flora. Winding through a stunning and unique section of BLM land, it offers breathtaking views of…
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Mead Davis Power Road is a rocky, dusty, sandy, rutted, washed-out road. Some sections require a short wheelbase high clearance vehicle, otherwise, its an easy road 4x4 is highly recommended. There is a chance for…
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Chilly Willy is an easygoing, sandy route with mild washboard sections that make for a bumpy but manageable ride. However, be aware of a developing erosion area where the trail is beginning to wash out.…
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Six Mile Cove Road is an easy road but can be loose sand in sections, 4x4 is recommended, in the rainy season this area is prone to flash floods. It runs through Lake Mead National…
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Washout way is a thrilling mix of soft, flowing sand and rugged rock gardens that will test both speed and skill. The trail starts with a winding sandy wash, where you can pick up momentum…
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Rockefeller Mine road is mixed surface gravel, sand, and loose rock road that runs through both Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Bureau of Land Management Government Lands. This road offers stunning views of the…
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Petro Ranch Road is a narrow, one-lane gravel route that follows a gas pipeline, leading to an abandoned ranch outpost and a long-dried-up spring. While the trail is fairly straightforward, it presents a few challenges…
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Wash and Roll is a sandy, bumpy stretch of trail that lives up to its name. This route is packed with relentless washboard sections that will put your suspension to the test. While generally easy…
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Nelson Cutoff Road is a well-maintained, two-lane gravel haul road that serves as a primary access route through the desert. With zero technical difficulty, this road is ideal for quickly traversing the area and connecting…
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This old, seldom-used two-track trail is best suited for dirt bikes and SXSs due to its narrow and winding nature. The route weaves through tight foliage, sandy bottoms, and remnants of long-forgotten washboard sections, offering…
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Mid-Basin Cove road is an easy road but can be loose sand in sections, 4x4 is recommended, in the rainy season this area is prone to flash floods. It runs through Lake Mead National Recreation…
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This super-smooth powerline connector is a fast and well-maintained route, perfect for covering ground quickly. With a solid roadbed, it's an ideal stretch for those looking to pick up speed. However, keep an eye out…
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Opal Mountain Road drives through the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas. Offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route.…
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Christmas Tree Pass is a fun, dirt road adventure in the hills above the Colorado River on the Arizona/Nevada border. It is named for a tree on the trail that is decorated with christmas ornaments.…
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This is a very scenic route through the hills near Nelson, Nevada. The dirt trail has several steep climbs and descends over several ridges as you pass through the El Dorado Mountains. From the tops…
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This is an easy dirt road into the mountains of the Eldorado Valley. The access is very easy, and the canyon is a popular camping location. The road leads you to a slot canyon that…
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Tamarisk Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route. It is…
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The first half of the trail is hard pack dirt with rutted areas and uneven grades, single-car wide. The second half of the trail is washes with two-car wide areas most of the way and…
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Nine Mile Cove Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas. Offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route.…
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Nellis Cove Road runs through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This area is a limited-use area, and camping is only allowed in approved areas, offroad use is not allowed unless on a designated route. It…
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This track is the northern portion of road "CC East Primitive" (36), which leads northward up to the peninsula. The trail is an easy dirt road with nothing of difficulty to note. The trail sign…
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This 20.8-mile out-and-back trail starts near the small town of Nelson, El Dorado Canyon, and passes through Eagle Wash and Aztec Wash before ending at a small cove on Lake Mohave. Plenty of beautiful vistas…
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This trail begins or ends at the Cottonwood Valley overlook, where you can see Lake Mojave in multiple directions. There is no water access from this overlook. It is a series of canyons with the…
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Arizona Bay Road (38) is a point-to-point trail beginning off of East Cottonwood Cove Road and eventually ending near the water (Lake Mead Recreation Area) while also connecting with a few other trails in the…
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This trail is an out-and-back finger off of a main trail. There is a small sand gravel wash to cross at the beginning of the trail. The rest of the trail beyond is twisty and…
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This short out-and-back trail picks up off the end of Willow Cove Trail. This trail leads to several dispersed campsites and access to Lake Mojave. This trail is a one-lane road specified by a sign…
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Fenway Road (trail number 36) is an out-and-back trail that leads to the water's edge of Arizona Bay. It's an easy dirt road up until the very last section to get to the water, at…
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This trail connects the Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mojave to Carp Cove. Signs are posted indicating a 17-day camping limit. Off-road driving is only allowed on trails marked with a yellow arrow in this area.…
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