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Free Camping in Nevada
Nevada's dispersed camping is largely BLM land rather than national forest — the state is 87% federal land. The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest covers the mountain ranges rising from the Great Basin. The Ruby Mountains east of Elko have the most established dispersed camping in the forest. The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area near Las Vegas has higher-elevation dispersed sites above the desert. Most Nevada BLM dispersed camping is on open range with no facilities — self-sufficient camping only.
No reservations needed for dispersed camping. Check fire restrictions at fs.usda.gov before your trip — restrictions change frequently in summer. Stay limit is typically 14 days at any one location. Find free camping on the Trek4Free map →
Before You Go
Gear up for dispersed camping — no hookups, no camp store, no running water
Free Camping Sites in Nevada
This disperse campground has picnic tables and campfire rings. At this campground, recreation activities include river/stream fishing, mountain biking, backpack…
Generally open May to October as weather and conditions allow. Accessible from U.S. Route 50.In open setting with pinyon-juniper forest at Bob Scott Summit. Hun…
Generally open May to October as weather and conditions allow. Access/entry point for the Arc Dome Wilderness Area by the Stuart Creek Trailhead. Trailhead acce…
Generally, open May to October as weather and conditions allow. Northern most entry point to Toiyabe Crest tiol Recreation Trail by the Kingston Trailhead. Stoc…
Generally open May to October as weather and conditions allow. Access to the Arc Dome Wilderness by the Peavine and Toms Canyon Trailheads. Located in Peavine C…
Situated on the eastern side of the Toquima Mountain Range in the Monitor Valley. Fishing in Peavine Creek. Two trailheads with access to Arc Dome Wilderness at…
There are five camping sites, which include picnic tables and campfire rings. At this campground, recreation activities include river/stream fishing and off-hig…
Primitive campground with no development or site features.
Generally, open May to October as weather and conditions allow. Dispersed Campground in an open setting with views of the canyon. Access to Toiyabe Crest tiol R…
Outside Death Valley National Park on BLM lands near Scotty Castle. Some areas on this road are passable to RVs and trailers.
Costs $10 for up to 7 days in the park. Lake Mead, LaMe Callville Camp, 4wd required, not sure if legal. A few spots after rough 4wd sections of road. There…
This is a great location south of Vegas. Its in the middle of an old dried out lake bed (seasonal) and just of highway 95 that leads into Boulder City and Vega…
Jean,NV. Exit 12, I-15 and hwy 161. 30 Miles south of Las Vegas. My NV atlas says there is a Rest Area / Visitor's center in Jean. Apparently, this is it. This…
Illipah Reservoir Located about 38 miles west of Ely 43 miles east of Eureka, NV on Highway 50. The road in is well graded gravel any RV should be able to make…
Lake Mead Recreation Area Lower Governtment Wash It's $10 for entry to the park, but that will get you up to 7 days. $20 will pay for a year. Take Northshore R…
Located a few miles north of the east entrance to Valley of Fire State Park on 169, this huge mesa is known as "Snowbird Mesa" or "Poverty Flats" depending on y…
Willow Creek Reservoir. This is a great place to go camping and fishing. There are no "improved" campgrounds here. Only primitive camping. I've seen tents set u…
Chimney Reservoir. The roads to this reservoir are in good repair as long as you are traveling in good weather. There is an "improved" campground here with gril…
There are campgrounds along the main road here. I believe the campgrounds are provided and maintained by the Forest Service though they are primitive. A creek d…