Outer Clark County, Clark County
Bunkerville, Las Vegas
A historic farming settlement on the Virgin River
Bunkerville is a small unincorporated community in northeastern Clark County, on the Virgin River just south of Mesquite. Founded by Mormon pioneers in 1877, it remains an agricultural community of farms and orchards with a compact historic core.
History & Local Character
The community was established by Edward Bunker and other Mormon settlers in 1877, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in Clark County. Farming along the Virgin River has remained its economic base, and the town retains historic buildings and a rural street pattern.
Neighborhoods & Communities
Bunkerville is an unincorporated community in Clark County on the Virgin River, adjacent to Mesquite and about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas. It is not part of the incorporated City of Mesquite.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing consists of single-family homes, farmhouses and manufactured homes on rural parcels, with prices among the lowest in the county. Inventory is very limited and most properties are long-held.
Restaurants & Shopping
There are essentially no restaurants in Bunkerville itself, with dining available in neighboring Mesquite a few minutes north.
Schools & Education
Students attend Clark County School District campuses serving the Mesquite and Virgin Valley area, with schools nearby in Mesquite.
Parks & Recreation
Recreation is rural and river-based, with the Virgin River corridor, nearby golf and recreation facilities in Mesquite, and the red rock country of the Moapa Valley beyond.
Transportation & Accessibility
Bunkerville is reached from Mesquite and I-15 via local roads, about 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas. A car is required, and there is no transit service.
Local Businesses
Businesses are limited to farms and ranches, agricultural services and small rural enterprises, with most commercial activity located in nearby Mesquite.
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Nearby Attractions
- Virgin River recreation areas
- Mesquite golf and resorts
- Valley of Fire State Park
- Gold Butte region
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Deep agricultural and pioneer history
- Very low property costs
- Minutes from Mesquite's services and I-15
Considerations
- Almost no local businesses or services
- Extreme summer heat with little shade
- Long drive to major medical care and the airport
Bunkerville FAQs
When was Bunkerville founded?
Bunkerville was founded in 1877 by Mormon pioneer settlers led by Edward Bunker, which makes it one of the oldest settlements in Clark County.
Is Bunkerville part of Mesquite?
No. Bunkerville is a separate unincorporated community in Clark County on the Virgin River, just south of the incorporated City of Mesquite.