Bowman Reservoir. This is a reservoir that can be good for waterfowl. This is not a destination; it is just a place to make a quick stop (1 hr from town).

Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This was an old resort with hot springs, pools, palm trees, and brushy thickets. Good birding for migrants and summer residents (1.25 hrs from town).

Overton Wildlife Management Area. This area has grassy fields, canals, ponds, and thickets. Look for wintering waterfowl and migrants (1.25 hrs from town).

Pahranagat Valley. The centerpiece of this area is Pahranagat Wildlife Refuge with broad, shallow lakes, brushy thickets, bulrush and cattail marshes, and large cottonwood trees. Look for wintering waterfowl and migrants (1.5 hrs from town).

Valley of Fire State Park. This dry desert area has spectacular red and white sandstone crags. No birding hot spots, but look for desert species while enjoying the scenery (1 hr from town).

Gold Butte Area. This wild, remote, and scenic area is good for a variety of desert species. Drive the steep Arizona Road as it traverses several habitat zones from desert to pinyon-juniper woodlands (2 hrs from town).