Dispersed Camping in Elko County, Nevada
Showing 214 locations in Elko County.
Alles Creek Spur B Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options along a native material road. This quiet area provides straightforward forest access near Wells.
Angel Creek Campground
A lovely, scenic developed campground set in a stand of aspen trees along the lower slopes leading up to Angel Lake. It offers majestic mountain views, vault toilets, drinking water, and quiet surroundings, though sites run a bit short for large RVs.
Angel Lake Campground
An exceptionally scenic, high-elevation developed campground nestled right next to a glacial lake under dramatic mountain cliffs. Popular activities here include hiking the nearby trails up to Smith Lake and fishing in Angel Lake. The site features vault toilets and water spigots, though visitors should be prepared to boil drinking water if necessary and note that water availability can be seasonal. Access is via a paved road, but the campground itself features tight, small sites that are best suited for smaller rigs and campervans.
Angel Lake Campground
A scenic developed campground situated at the foot of rugged glacial cirques next to Angel Lake. Popular for canoeing, fishing, and scenic hiking trails.
Angel Lake RV Park
A commercial RV park offering level gravel pull-through sites with full hookups near the highway in Wells.
Arthur Spur A Dispersed Camping
A quiet dispersed camping corridor located along Arthur Spur A within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area provides standard, undeveloped forest service sites with natural surroundings.
Baxter Creek Turnout
Baxter Creek Turnout provides dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material dirt road within the scenic Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The site is accessible to passenger vehicles and motorhomes, making it a convenient base for exploring nearby trailheads.
Bear Creek-Sanovia Cutoff Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor traversing the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options along the roadside.
Bearpaw Mountain Road Dispersed
Quiet and remote dispersed camping opportunities located along the dirt access roads leading up Bearpaw Mountain. The area offers expansive views of the surrounding high desert and rugged Nevada landscape, with several pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
Big Bend Campground
A scenic developed campground situated along the wild rivers of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Waterlog Summit.
Big Cottonwood Campground
A quiet and rustic campground situated along the East Fork Jarbidge River within a scenic, steep-walled canyon. The area is highly popular with hunters and backcountry travelers exploring northern Nevada and the Idaho border.
BLM Land near West Wendover, NV
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BLM Primitive Road Corridor
A rugged primitive road corridor winding through remote BLM lands in northern Elko County. This area provides vast open space with high desert views, but requires self-sufficiency and high-clearance capability.
BLM Primitive Road Dispersed
Extremely remote and isolated dispersed camping opportunities located along a primitive BLM road near Scott Table. The terrain is arid and rugged, offering panoramic desert views and maximum solitude. Access requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles due to rough, unmaintained dirt surfaces. This area is ideal for self-contained, adventurous campers seeking total self-reliance in a wilderness setting. There are no services, water, or facilities whatsoever, so you must pack out all waste.
Blue Jacket Road Dispersed
This remote wilderness corridor along Blue Jacket Road runs through the Mountain City Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, leading toward the base of Blue Jacket Peak.
Brown Canyon Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Brown Canyon Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The road is accessible to most vehicles and offers quiet spots in a remote canyon setting.
Bruneau River Loop Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest along the Bruneau River, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities.
Bruneau River Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor winding alongside the remote Bruneau River, offering dispersed camping on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest land.
Buck Trough Spring
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Buck Trough Spring road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Bull Camp Loop
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping options surrounded by rugged Nevada buttes.
Cactus Pete's RV Park & Casino Parking
A well-maintained casino RV park with lush green lawns and mature shade trees. Guests have the option of paying for full-hookup sites or utilizing the spacious paved casino parking lots for self-contained boondocking with security approval. Facilities include clean restrooms, hot showers, coin laundry, and casino dining within walking distance. An adjacent airport can occasionally cause early morning noise. Water is seasonally shut off during winter months, though electricity remains available. Registration is handled at the main hotel front desk.
California Creek
An isolated dispersed camping corridor along California Creek within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Carter Creek Road Dispersed
Carter Creek Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the scenic Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native-surface dirt road provides quiet, isolated spots suitable for self-contained rigs.
Chalk Basin Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the beautiful high desert landscapes of Elko County.
Charleston-Jarbidge Corridor (Bluster Campgrounds Area)
A scenic mountain corridor located along the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest road, offering access to two primitive, small developed campgrounds. The area provides access to nearby hiking, fishing, and scenic peaks.
Cherry Springs Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Cherry Springs Road is situated within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native-surface dirt road provides year-round access for most vehicles and small motorhomes.
China Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic dirt road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities along China Creek. The road has a native dirt surface but is generally accessible to most passenger vehicles and smaller rigs during dry conditions.
Chokecherry Spring Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping area runs along a native dirt road leading to Chokecherry Spring. It offers quiet, secluded spots under the trees in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Clover Creek Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Clover Creek Road within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Cold Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options situated along Cold Creek Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The corridor provides standard national forest dispersed sites with a native dirt surface suitable for various setups in dry weather.
Cold Springs Spur A Dispersed Area
A rugged dispersed camping corridor situated in the high-desert terrain of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The spur provides direct access off-grid camping near local landmarks like Muddy Flat Spring and Haystack Mountain, making it a great destination for quiet backcountry stays.
Colonel Moore North Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along the Colonel Moore North corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering convenient access to nearby canyon trailheads.
Colonel Moore Spur A Dispersed
This native dirt spur offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It provides standard forest service camping access suitable for most vehicle types in dry conditions.
Conrad Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Conrad Road in Elko County, winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It offers direct access to undeveloped public land with native-surface pullouts.
Copper Creek Dispersed Camping
Quiet dispersed camping opportunities tucked along Copper Creek within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The corridor winds through a scenic high-desert and riparian landscape with access to nearby wilderness areas.
Cornwall Basin Dispersed Area
A scenic mountain basin in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, surrounded by peaks and historical mines. Dispersed camping is viable along the native material forest road accessing the area.
Corral Connector D Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping area located along Corral Connector D within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The dirt road has a native material surface that is generally accessible by standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Cotton Wood Spur Dispersed Camping
A remote dirt spur road offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Cougar Point Spur A
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Cougar Point Spur A within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Cougar Point Spur B
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options.
Cow Camp Forest Road
Dispersed camping access corridor along the Cow Camp forest road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Dead Steer Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Deep Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Deep Creek Road within the Mountain City Ranger District. The area offers simple, rustic camping spots set in a rugged high-desert shrubland environment.
Deer Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Deer Creek Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Delong Ridge Dispersed
An expansive mountain ridge corridor offering sweeping dispersed camping opportunities in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Diamond Road Dispersed
An expansive corridor for dispersed camping located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest off Diamond Road. This area is characterized by natural dirt roads and vast open landscapes typical of northern Nevada.
Dottie's Casino (Idaho St)
A local casino parking lot in Elko, offering a paved surface suitable for a quick, low-profile overnight stay.
Dotty's Casino (Terminal Way)
Paved parking at the Terminal Way Dotty's Casino location, providing a potential option for quick stealth stays.
Dotty's Casino
Dotty's Casino is located in Jackpot, Nevada. It features a paved asphalt parking lot suitable for brief overnight parking.
Draw Creek Dispersed Camping Corridor
A scenic corridor along Draw Creek in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Dispersed camping is allowed along the road, offering quiet and rustic wilderness spots.
Elk Mountain Forest Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Elk Mountain. The area offers panoramic high-desert vistas and rugged pine scenery close to the Idaho-Nevada border.
Flat-Caudle Creek Spur A Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This road provides access to dispersed camping sites on native dirt surfaces nestled in the rolling Great Basin terrain.
Flynn and Hager Spring Dispersed
This quiet dispersed site sits in a scenic sagebrush landscape near Flynn and Hager Spring, offering a peaceful off-grid camping experience.
Forest Road 122A Dispersed
A scenic mountain corridor along Forest Road 122A leading toward Camp Lamoille, offering several rustic dispersed campsites along Lamoille Creek. Surrounded by the striking peaks of the Ruby Mountains, this area provides easy access to local trailheads but requires caution due to rocky sections and seasonal winter closures.
Gance Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Gance Creek Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The road is open year-round to all vehicles, featuring a native dirt surface.
Gennette Creek Road Dispersed
Gennette Creek road provides access to dispersed camping corridors within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The dirt road winds through typical high-desert and wooded terrain, offering peaceful, rustic spots off the beaten path.
Gilbert Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Gilbert Creek Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The route offers a native dirt surface accessible by most standard passenger vehicles.
Gold Country Inn & Casino RV Park
A developed commercial RV park situated behind the main casino and hotel complex. Features full hookups and level parking spaces in a convenient urban setting. Non-self-contained camper vans may experience restrictions, so calling ahead to confirm overnight policies is advised.
Gordon Creek
An unpaved forest service corridor running parallel to Gordon Creek, providing quiet dispersed camping areas with easy access.
Goyeneche Turnout
A dispersed camping turnout located along a native material dirt road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The site offers a remote setting near Belmont Springs suitable for self-contained vehicles.
Hager Camp Dispersed Camping
Located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, this native-dirt corridor provides access to quiet dispersed camping in the Great Basin region. The route is accessible to most vehicles under dry conditions.
Haystack-Waterlog Summit Dispersed Corridor
Dispersed camping corridor located along the Haystack-Waterlog Summit road in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The area features scenic high-desert terrain with rolling hills and panoramic vistas near Jenneman Peak.
Hendricks Creek Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping options in a peaceful wilderness setting. The area features a mix of native dirt and gravel surfaces suitable for standard vehicles and campervans looking to explore the surrounding public land.
Herder Creek Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding along Herder Creek in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options.
Horse Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest)
A quiet wilderness corridor following Horse Creek inside the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options along a native dirt road.
Hot Springs Butte Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the high-desert landscape near Hicks Summit on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest land.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Jackpot, NV
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Spring Creek, NV
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Wells, NV
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Independence Drive Dispersed Camping
This scenic corridor along Independence Drive in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities. The dirt road is composed of native material and is accessible to a variety of vehicles.
Indian Creek North Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Indian Creek North road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The dirt road is open year-round, offering standard dispersed camping access in a serene, remote setting.
Indian Creek Road Dispersed
This quiet Forest Service road corridor in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities along Indian Creek, accessible for most passenger vehicles and motorhomes.
Island Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping opportunities along Island Road within the Mountain City Ranger District. The area features a rustic natural landscape typical of northern Nevada's high desert forest environment. Standard U.S. Forest Service dispersed rules apply. This dirt road is open to passenger vehicles and motorhomes. Access is via a native material surface, which can become muddy or slick during wet weather. Always pack out what you pack in.
Jack Creek - North Fork
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along the Jack Creek - North Fork road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive roadside spots near Jacks Peak.
Jack Creek Campground
Jack Creek Campground is a quiet, remote U.S. Forest Service campground situated alongside Jack Creek in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Jack Creek Crater Turnout
A convenient dirt turnout located off Jack Creek Crater road in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Japanese Spring Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Japanese Spring forest road near the Idaho-Nevada border. This area offers quiet camping options among native sagebrush and views of the surrounding Sawtooth National Forest.
Jasper Canyon Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Jasper Canyon Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, providing access to remote mountain terrain near the Overland Lake Trailhead.
Jay Creek Spring Spur
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Jay Creek Spring Spur A in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The area features a rustic dirt road winding through rugged landscape with views toward Mahogany Butte.
Jenkins Springs Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Elko County, offering quiet and remote dispersed camping opportunities. This area is highly scenic and provides convenient access to local natural springs like Jenkins Spring and Archies Spring.
Jerritt Canyon Dispersed Camping
This corridor along Jerritt Canyon Road inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offers dispersed camping opportunities. The road is a native material dirt surface generally accessible during dry conditions.
Jerry Crab Forest Road
A quiet dirt road corridor managed by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Wells, Nevada. The area provides dispersed camping opportunities set in a remote rural landscape with proximity to local springs.
Jerry Crab Spur E
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Jerry Crab Spur E within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Joe Billy Basin Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Joe Billy Basin road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This primitive area offers quiet forest pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Juniper Grove Campground
A quiet, remote BLM campground featuring three developed sites positioned along the scenic Jarbidge Wild and Scenic River. Ideal for put-in access for river running during the spring high-water window.
Krenka Spur B Dispersed
A quiet forest spur road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest that provides primitive dispersed camping opportunities.
Lamoille Canyon Entrance Dispersed
A roadside gravel pull-off located just inside the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest boundary along Lamoille Canyon Road. It serves as a convenient and scenic spot for a quick overnight stay, offering views of the surrounding canyon walls and Ruby Mountains.
Lamoille Ranger Station Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along the paved access road near the historic Lamoille Ranger Station in the scenic Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The road is well-maintained and suitable for most rigs seeking a peaceful spot near the Ruby Mountains.
Lee Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Lee Creek Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This native dirt road is accessible to most vehicles and offers quiet sites in a beautiful mountain setting.
Leppy Hills Blvd.
A scenic gravel pull-off along Leppy Hills Boulevard overlooking the salt flats and the town of West Wendover. It serves as a highly convenient stop right off the interstate, offering scenic views and open space suitable for an overnight stay.
Lime Creek-van Duzer Road Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping corridor along Lime Creek-van Duzer road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This high-desert and wooded area offers basic wilderness access with quiet overnight spots suitable for self-contained rigs.
Lime Kiln Canyon Dispersed
Lime Kiln Canyon offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt forest road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native material road is open to passenger vehicles and motorhomes during dry conditions.
Lindsay Creek (FR 367) Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Lindsay Creek (Forest Road 367) on the southeast flanks of the Ruby Mountains. The road enters a scenic juniper forest with expansive views of the surrounding valleys. Pull-offs offer primitive sites with fire rings.
Lindsay Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Lindsay Creek in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The road provides access to native surface pullouts with quiet spots nestled near the creek.
Little Reservoir Basin
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The dirt forest service road provides direct access to native material sites nestled within the scenic reservoir basin.
Longhair Smith Canyon Dispersed Area
A rugged forest road corridor in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping options ranging from sheltered tree-lined clearings to highly exposed panoramic knolls overlooking Ruby Valley. Reaching these elevated clearings requires navigating a steep, rocky dirt track that demands high-clearance and four-wheel drive, especially for those attempting to haul trailers.
Love's Travel Center
A smaller commercial travel plaza offering overnight parking on a clean, well-lit paved lot. Due to limited spacing in the main parking area, larger RVs and travel trailers must park alongside commercial semi-trucks on the perimeter. The store is well-stocked and staffed 24/7, providing standard travel center conveniences including paid hot showers.
Lower Bluster Campground
Lower Bluster Campground is a small, primitive developed campground tucked along the mountain road, offering basic camping sites in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Lud Drexler Park Campground
A scenic county-managed campground situated on the shores of Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir near the dam. This site features covered picnic tables with pagodas, concrete pads, fire rings, clean pit toilets, a dump station, and seasonal potable water.
Mahala Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities along Mahala Creek within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This scenic corridor offers peaceful mountain forest roadside pullouts suitable for self-contained rigs.
McCall Creek Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic, quiet corridor along McCall Creek within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a rustic, remote canyon setting.
Mccutchon Road Dispersed Camping
Remote dispersed camping opportunities along Mccutchon Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The corridor provides quiet, primitive spots on native dirt surfaces suitable for self-contained campers.
McDonald Creek Tie Dispersed Camping
A quiet dirt road corridor nestled within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options. The surrounding landscape features rugged high-desert terrain with nearby springs and natural landmarks.
Merritt Mountain Repeater Site
A rugged dirt access corridor leading to Merritt Mountain in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed roadside camping spots with sweeping views of the surrounding Nevada landscape.
Mill Creek Loop Dispersed Area
A scenic dirt corridor weaving through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Tennessee Mountain. Dispersed camping is accessible along this native-surface route, offering a rustic wilderness setting typical of northern Nevada's remote backcountry.
Miller Creek- Rain Creek Dispersed Camping
This remote road corridor in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest winds through a high-desert mountain environment. Dispersed camping is permitted along the dirt road, providing rustic, undeveloped sites surrounded by low hills and mountain peaks.
Mission Cross Mine Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Jarbidge Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This route offers opportunities for remote, high-desert camping with beautiful views of nearby peaks.
Mitchell Creek Dispersed Camping
A remote dirt corridor offering dispersed camping options along Mitchell Creek in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native material road is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Moonshine Gulch Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping along Moonshine Gulch within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering standard quiet forest access.
Moose Creek Spur A Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities near Moose Creek. The route is accessible to all vehicle types and offers standard National Forest access.
Mountain City Drive Spur A
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Mountain City Drive Spur A in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The dirt road is flat and provides easy pull-off sites surrounded by rolling hills and native desert vegetation.
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Mountain View RV Park
A basic, older RV park in Wells offering pull-through and back-in sites with full hookups. It provides excellent amenities including free hot showers, restrooms, and a laundry room, making it a reliable stopover when traveling along I-80.
Mustang Spring Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options near natural landmarks like Mustang Butte.
North Fork Pratt Creek Dispersed
A scenic forest corridor along North Fork Pratt Creek within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This dirt route offers dispersed camping opportunities with native-surface pullouts nestled in a peaceful, quiet valley.
North Fork Pratt Extension Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest that offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities near McAfee Peak. Standard Forest Service regulations apply to dispersed sites along this route.
O'Neil Creek Spur B
A rugged dirt road corridor providing access to dispersed camping opportunities in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Old Highway 40 Dispersed Corridor
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along an abandoned stretch of Old Highway 40 just off the main roadway. The paved and gravel pull-offs provide easy access and level parking, with deeper dirt campsites available further down the five-mile old highway alignment.
Outhouse Drawspur A Dispersed
A rugged dirt access spur located in the scenic Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Wells, Nevada. This location offers standard dispersed camping opportunities on a native material surface.
Overland Creek Dispersed Camping
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options along Overland Creek in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It provides convenient access to nearby hiking, including the Overland Lake Trailhead.
Overland Lake Road Dispersed
Located along the road to Overland Lake Trailhead in the scenic Ruby Mountains of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, this dispersed camping area offers stunning valley views. While the Forest Service notes the native-material dirt road is open to all vehicles, high clearance or four-wheel drive is recommended for navigating the rougher upper stretches. Quiet, secluded sites are scattered along the route, making it an excellent base for hiking and exploring the high-country wilderness. Standard national forest dispersed camping guidelines apply, with a 14-day stay limit.
Owl Spring Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping is available along this native-surface dirt road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The route is open year-round and accommodates most vehicle types, including motorhomes.
Partridge Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor located within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces.
Partridge Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping options with mountain views.
Pavlak Campground
A developed forest campground nestled near a creek, featuring quiet shaded spaces suitable for standard sized vehicles looking for scenic isolation.
Pearl Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Pearl Creek Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native dirt road winds through typical Great Basin shrub and riparian scenery, offering several pull-offs suitable for varying rig sizes.
Pennsylvania Hill
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along the dirt road leading up Pennsylvania Hill in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Pequop Summit Rest Area Corridor
A convenient high-altitude rest stop and surrounding access roads located along Interstate 80. This corridor provides a paved, level resting area for long-haul travelers looking to escape heavy truck engine noise, alongside adjacent dirt roads offering basic gravel pull-offs.
Pilot Range Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping options along the unpaved BLM road corridor tracking near the scenic Pilot Range. This remote high-desert area offers wide-open landscapes with views of surrounding peaks and valleys.
Pine Creek Campground
A scenic, quiet developed campground situated near Pine Creek, offering well-spaced sites surrounded by mountainous landscapes.
Pine Mountain Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along the Pine Mountain access road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Pipeline Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The route is composed of a native material dirt surface that is typically accessible by all vehicle types, including motorhomes.
Point of the Rocks Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor accessed along the Point of the Rocks road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area provides access to primitive camping settings surrounded by natural desert shrublands and nearby mountain vistas.
Points! Casino
Points! Casino features a paved commercial parking lot adjacent to the casino property in Jackpot, Nevada.
Polar Star Spur A Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor located along Polar Star Spur A within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This dirt spur road offers opportunities for quiet, remote boondocking in a typical high-desert Nevada setting.
Pole Canyon Spur B Dispersed
A scenic dirt spur road winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Wells, Nevada. It offers basic roadside pull-offs suitable for primitive camping surrounded by natural mountain brush.
Pole Canyon Spur C
A scenic dirt spur road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, providing open space for dispersed camping in the mountain foothills.
Pole Creek R S Access Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Pole Creek R S Access Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering direct road access in a high-desert forest landscape.
Pole Creek-Canyon Creek
An uncrowded forest road corridor located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along Pole Creek and Canyon Creek.
Poorman Creek Dispersed Camping
A scenic mountain corridor along Poorman Creek in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Dispersed camping is nestled under the rugged peaks, providing direct access to hiking and remote backcountry exploring.
Power Line Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Power Line Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Jackpot.
Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is a developed day-use site nestled at the mouth of scenic Lamoille Canyon alongside Lamoille Creek. It features a large shade shelter, picnic tables, grills, and a campfire circle surrounded by shady aspen groves. Note that overnight camping and parking are prohibited at this site.
Rattlesnake Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest)
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Rattlesnake Creek within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native-surface dirt road provides direct access to quiet, primitive camping areas surrounded by rugged, remote Nevada landscapes.
Rattlesnake Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping opportunities along Rattlesnake Creek Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering a remote forest setting.
Reservoir Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Waterlog Summit, offering rustic dispersed camping options alongside native-material forest tracks.
Riddle Mine Road
This dispersed camping corridor along Riddle Mine Road provides quiet, remote camping on Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest land. The native dirt surface road offers access to rustic sites near Porter Peak.
Roadhouse Casino Parking
Large paved parking area adjacent to the Roadhouse Casino, suitable for standard vehicle parking and potential short-term overnight stays for patrons.
Ross Creek Spur Dispersed
Ross Creek Spur offers dispersed camping opportunities along a dirt forest road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The route is accessible to standard vehicles and provides a quiet retreat near Secret Peak.
Ruby City Creek Road
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Ruby City Creek Road in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native material dirt road offers pull-offs suitable for standard vehicles and larger motorhomes.
Ruby Crest South Trailhead
This spot serves as the southern trailhead for the scenic Ruby Crest Trail, providing access to remote wilderness hiking.
Sage Hen Spur A
A scenic dirt corridor located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities on native material terrain near Sagehen Spring.
Sawmill Campground
Sawmill Campground is a rustic developed campground situated in a secluded forest setting near Cottonwood Spring.
Schoolhouse Creek Spur A Dispersed
Dispersed camping is permitted along Schoolhouse Creek Spur A within the scenic Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native-surface road is accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions, offering a quiet and rustic forest setting.
Secret Drive Dispersed Camping
Secret Drive offers dispersed camping along a dirt road in the scenic Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Spring Creek.
Secret Springs Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Secret Peak, offering dispersed camping options and convenient access to the nearby Gardner Creek Trailhead.
Seitz Canyon Road Dispersed
This dirt road corridor offers scenic dispersed camping within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The route is generally accessible by standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes, winding through rugged canyon terrain.
Sestanovich Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Sestanovich Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This remote route provides quiet, undeveloped camping sites on native dirt terrain with scenic mountain backdrops.
Sheep Spring Cutoff
A quiet dirt road corridor managed by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping options near the Nevada-Idaho border.
Sheep Spring Fork Road Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service corridor located within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, perfect for scenic, secluded dispersed camping in a mountainous pine forest environment near the Nevada-Idaho border.
Sinclair Gas Station & Truck Stop
A commercial truck stop offering overnight parking for rigs and RVs in the designated semi-truck parking area. Access is level dirt and gravel. Staff is accommodating, requesting that travelers park away from active commercial semi-truck spaces and depart the following morning.
Sinclair Truck Stop & Adjacent Parking
Overnight parking is permitted on the paved spaces behind and to the side of the Sinclair station, along the street shoulder of West Idaho Street, and in the adjacent flat dirt lot. This is a convenient pit stop with level spaces and nearby truck stop amenities.
Slide Creek Campground
Slide Creek Campground is a quiet, remote developed camp located at the trailhead for the Slide Creek trail, accessing the Jarbidge Wilderness. Aspen and subalpine fir trees provide shade and shelter for the six sites.
Slide Creek Campground
A rustic developed Forest Service campground located in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It sits in a scenic, wooded canyon setting along Slide Creek, providing direct access to nearby trailheads.
Smith Creek-Rattlesnake Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along a dirt forest road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Soldier Creek Spur A
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native dirt spur road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
South California Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along South California Road within the scenic Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
South Fork Green Mountain Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding along the South Fork Green Mountain road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The route offers remote camping sites with native dirt surfaces set against a rugged mountain landscape.
South Fork Mill Creek Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along South Fork Mill Creek within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native-dirt route provides access to quiet, dispersed camping opportunities with basic forest scenery.
South Fork Reservoir - South Shore Campground
Developed campground on the south shore of South Fork Reservoir, featuring hookups, flush toilets, and showers. It is open year-round with sites available on a first-come, first-served basis, offering scenic reservoir views and excellent bird-watching opportunities along the trails.
South Fork State Recreational Area - East Campground
An official developed state recreation area campground situated on scenic bluffs overlooking South Fork Reservoir. This well-maintained area offers sites with electric and water hookups, shade structures, fire rings, and access to heated restrooms with warm showers.
South Ruby Campground
Situated above the scenic marshes of Ruby Lake, this developed campground offers a quiet retreat at the base of the scenic Ruby Mountains. Nestled within a pinyon-juniper forest bordering the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, it is an exceptional destination for bird watching, waterfowl observation, and trout fishing. Standard amenities include pit toilets, fire rings, and seasonal drinking water.
Starvation Canyon Loop Dispersed
A scenic backcountry loop corridor offering dispersed camping opportunities within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The dirt track winds through the canyon landscape near Secret Peak, providing quiet and primitive pull-offs.
Sun Creek - t Creek Dispersed Area
A quiet dirt road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material surface.
Sweet Spot
A peaceful gravel pull-off located just outside of West Wendover, providing wide scenic views and quick access to local trails. The site is situated on a mix of gravel and sand, with plenty of level space to park. Be mindful of loose substrate if you choose to explore further back into the area. It serves as a convenient and quiet overnight stop near the Utah-Nevada border.
TA Express Travel Center
An expansive commercial travel plaza with spacious parking lanes designed for large commercial vehicles and RVs. Features typical highway amenities including restrooms, showers, and on-site food options.
Tennessee Mine Road Dispersed
This remote road corridor winding past the historic Tennessee Mine area offers rustic dispersed camping within the Mountain City Ranger District.
Terraces Campground & Picnic Area
Nestled in scenic Lamoille Canyon within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, this site functions as an overnight group tent camping area and picnic area. It features paved parking, picnic tables, grills, vault toilets, and drinking water, with easy access to fly-fishing on Lamoille Creek and nearby canyon hiking trails.
The Forks Campground
A small developed campground situated along the East Fork of the Jarbidge Wild and Scenic River, directly across from the Jarbidge River Put-in and about two miles north of Murphy Hot Springs.
Thomas Canyon Campground
An outstanding developed campground nestled within the glacier-carved Lamoille Canyon, offering sites separated by thick trees and bushes. Lamoille Creek flows directly through the area, providing natural ambiance and trout fishing. The adjacent Thomas Canyon Trail offers hiking past waterfalls to a stunning alpine cirque.
Thompson Creek Turnout
A basic road turnout along the dirt path leading into the Thompson Creek area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It provides a simple, native-surface pull-off suitable for a quick overnight stay on public land.
Thoroughbred Spring Road Dispersed
A quiet National Forest corridor accessing remote terrain within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Three Creek Canyon Spur A Dispersed
A quiet Forest Service corridor located within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering dispersed camping options along a native material dirt road.
Tie Road Dispersed
A scenic corridor along Tie Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options in a rugged Nevada setting.
Tipton Canyon Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping is situated along the scenic dirt road corridor of Tipton Canyon within Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This area offers rugged natural beauty and year-round accessibility for self-contained rigs.
Tommy Jo Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Tommy Jo road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive roadside pullouts with views of the surrounding rugged hills and Wheeler Mountain.
Trout Creek Forest Road
A scenic dirt corridor winding along Trout Creek within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This road provides access to quiet dispersed camping areas with native-surface pullouts set against a rugged Nevada backdrop.
Union Road Dispersed Camping
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along Union Road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive spots with direct access to natural desert and mountain landscapes.
Upper Bluster Campground
Upper Bluster Campground provides an additional cluster of primitive, high-elevation campsites along the Charleston-Jarbidge route in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Upper Corral Creek Dispersed Area
An accessible forest road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities along Corral Creek.
Valley View RV Park
A small, functional, year-round RV park offering full-hookup sites, clean restrooms, hot showers, and laundry facilities. It is located close to transportation routes, making it a convenient stopover with some trees and grass patches.
Wall Creek (FR 260)
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along the Wall Creek road system within the Mountain City Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Water Canyon Dispersed Camping
Water Canyon Road offers beautiful dispersed camping opportunities along a scenic canyon floor in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native dirt road winds through the area, providing standard forest service sites suitable for various rigs.
Water Tank Lower Compound
A dispersed camping corridor located along the Water Tank Lower Compound road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Weeks Access Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along the Weeks Access road within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Welcome Station RV Park
A family-run commercial RV park located eight miles west of Wells. This shaded property features mature trees, a stream, a pond, and premium amenities, making it a comfortable desert oasis and stopover point.
Wells BLM Dispersed Corridor (Exit 376)
A cluster of dispersed sites on public BLM land immediately south of Interstate 80 at Exit 376 near Wells. The area provides quick highway access with an open dirt turnaround suitable for large rigs at the entrance, while a rougher dirt road branches further back into Juniper trees offering increased privacy and wind protection. Expect minor, persistent highway noise due to the close proximity to the interstate.
Wendover KOA Journey
An established RV campground featuring gravel parking sites with some trees. It provides standard utility hookups, tent areas, and convenient amenities like a swimming pool, dog run, and an on-site dump station.
West Doby George Creek Dispersed Area
This scenic dispersed camping corridor runs along West Doby George Creek in the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains Ranger District. Campers will find quiet, open spots with sweeping views of the surrounding hills near Columbia Summit. The area provides access to high-desert wilderness and quiet primitive camping.
West Shore Campground
Developed campground situated on the west shore of South Fork Reservoir. It offers primitive camping with vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables in a scenic, high-desert reservoir setting.
West Wendover Casino & Truck Parking Area
A very large, paved, and well-lit parking corridor running along Leppy Hills Boulevard across from the local casinos. Highly popular with semi-trucks and passing travelers seeking a simple overnight rest stop within walking distance of nearby dining options.
White Rock Creek Road Dispersed
White Rock Creek Road provides dispersed camping opportunities within the Mountain City Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The corridor is surrounded by the scenic Independence Mountains, including nearby Blue Jacket Peak and Porter Peak, offering a quiet and remote wilderness setting.
Wild Horse Reservoir Recreation Area
This scenic reservoir area features multiple camping options including the developed North Wild Horse State Recreation Area and scattered dispersed lakeside camps. The landscape offers mountain vistas and waterfront access, though visitors should expect insects like Mayflies during peak seasons. Access roads are gravel and dirt, generally passable for most rigs.
Wildhorse Crossing Campground
Located along the scenic Owyhee River within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, this rustic developed campground offers basic facilities adjacent to wildlife viewing areas. While some loops and pathways occasionally experience overgrowth, it serves as an excellent, quiet base camp near the river with light highway traffic. Standard parking spurs and loops accommodate most medium-sized recreation vehicles and vans.
Wildhorse Reservoir Tribal Campground
Scenic lakeside camping area on tribal land adjacent to Wild Horse Reservoir. This spot provides tranquil views and direct water access off Highway 51, though summer visitors should expect active Mayflies. Paid camping is managed directly by the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes.
Wildhorse State Recreation Campground
Situated east of the reservoir with two loops of campsites and a boat ramp, this campground offers views of the reservoir and the Independence Mountains. The south loop features clean, tiled bathrooms with showers, and campsites are equipped with a covered picnic table and a metal fire pit.
Willis Creek Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Willis Creek in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive roadside spots.
Willow Creek Road Dispersed
This forest service corridor offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities along Willow Creek within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Willow Creek Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Willow Creek Road within the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains Ranger District. This area offers quiet, rustic spots surrounded by high desert and creek-side vegetation.
Wilson Creek Road Dispersed
A scenic dispersed camping corridor along Wilson Creek Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering primitive roadside camping on a native dirt surface.
Winter Creek Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping options along Winter Creek in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Woolverton Area Dispersed
This dispersed camping area is located along the Woolverton Area road corridor within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The native dirt roads offer multiple pull-offs and clearings suitable for various rig sizes, leading toward Woolverton Spring. The setting is quiet and remote, typical of northeastern Nevada's high desert mountains, but can become impassable when wet.
Woolverton Spur A
A quiet National Forest spur road located near Woolverton Spring in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
Young America Corridor
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, ideal for dispersed camping.
Zunino Jiggs Reservoir Recreation Area
A scenic and budget-friendly recreation area located next to Jiggs Reservoir, offering five level dirt spots with fire rings and a vault toilet. The location features beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ranges and is very quiet, though it can become quite windy due to the exposed landscape. There is a small fee per night for camping and a 14-day stay limit, with a host present during the summer months.