Outer Clark County, Clark County
Moapa, Las Vegas
A rural community along the Muddy River
Moapa is a small unincorporated community in northeastern Clark County, sitting along the Muddy River near the Moapa Band of Paiutes reservation and the I-15 corridor. It is a rural area of farms, ranches and scattered homes, with a few businesses serving travelers and residents.
History & Local Character
The area has been farmed and settled for generations, with the Muddy River providing irrigation water and the nearby reservation home to the Moapa Band of Paiutes. The community grew along the railroad and highway routes between Las Vegas and Utah.
Neighborhoods & Communities
Moapa is a census-designated place in unincorporated Clark County along the Muddy River and near I-15, roughly 40 miles northeast of Las Vegas and near the Moapa Valley communities.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing consists of single-family homes on rural parcels, farms and manufactured homes, with prices far below the Las Vegas Valley. Listings are limited and sales infrequent.
Restaurants & Shopping
Dining options are very limited, with a small number of cafes, stores and travel-stop food service along the highway corridors.
Schools & Education
Students attend Clark County School District schools serving the Moapa area, with campuses shared across the nearby Moapa Valley communities.
Parks & Recreation
Outdoor recreation is rural and desert-based, with the Muddy River, nearby federal land and the Moapa Valley's trails and recreation areas.
Transportation & Accessibility
Moapa is accessed from I-15 and State Route 168, making it a convenient stop between Las Vegas and Mesquite or Utah. There is no fixed-route transit.
Local Businesses
Businesses include farms and ranches, travel stops, small stores and rural services, along with the enterprises tied to the nearby reservation and river valley.
No businesses are listed in Moapa yet. Add your business to be the first.
Nearby Attractions
- Muddy River valley
- Moapa Valley communities
- Valley of Fire State Park
- I-15 travel corridor
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Rural land and low property costs
- Direct I-15 access between Las Vegas and Utah
- Quiet setting near the Muddy River valley
Considerations
- Very limited services, retail and employment
- Long drives to Las Vegas for most needs
- Extreme summer heat and rural infrastructure constraints
Moapa FAQs
Where is Moapa?
Moapa is in northeastern Clark County along the Muddy River near I-15, roughly 40 miles northeast of Las Vegas and close to the Moapa Valley communities.
Is Moapa a town or a city?
Moapa is an unincorporated census-designated place in Clark County with no municipal government, not an incorporated city.