Category: Camping

Sacramento Pass Recreation Area

Sacramento Pass Recreation Area is centrally located on the crest of the Snake Range with Weaver Creek basin and Great Basin National Park for a backdrop. A network of two-track roads allows hikers, bicyclists, horseback riders and OHV enthusiasts a chance to explore some beautiful country and see some historic mining ruins. Across the highway […]

Egan Crest Trailhead

Egan Crest Trail System The Egan Crest Trail System provides recreationists with 24 miles of trails with a variety of terrain from the rolling sagebrush flats to the higher elevations in pinyon and juniper forests. The trails consist of single-track and signed two-track roads and are open to hiking, mountain biking, equestrian, motorcycles, and ATVs. […]

Stampede Camping Area

Stampede is a recreation site that provides amenities for camping and picnicking, such as restrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and shade structures. It also is a trailhead for the Silver State OHV Trail. Latitude / Longitude 37.977339, -114.537483 Use is no Fee at this time. Directions The site is located 5 miles northwest of Pioche […]

Mathews Canyon Dam Campground

This site is an Army Corps of Engineers flood control dam for the railroad. The site contains two shade structures, picnic tables, grills, fire pits, garbage cans, and vault toilets. This is primitive camping at it’s best. Latitude / Longitude 37.4963, -114.2262 Directions From Caliente: 1) Travel 6 miles north on US 93. 2) Turn […]

Red Rock Canyon Campground

Overview Red Rock Canyon’s standard, RV, and group campsites are located in the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, an approximate 20 mile drive from “The Las Vegas Strip.” Visitors enjoy hiking, rock climbing, bike riding and scenic driving in this unique Mojave Desert environment. Recreation The Red Rock Scenic Drive & Visitor Center […]

Bauer Mine Hiking Trail

The Bauer Mine personally is of no major interest, however, the trails to and from the mine are delightful and scenic easy terrain hikes. There are two normally used routes, a 6 mile and an 11 mile hike. The mine, located in a valley, offers the hiker multiple opportunities to explore including climbing out onto […]

Gold Butte National Monument

The Gold Butte National Monument was established in 2016 by setting aside 300,000 acres to preserve it from development while also protecting the rich history of Native Americans, ranching and the pioneer spirit. The area is designated for recreational activities but also serves to protect the unique mixture of fossil dinosaur tracks, geology and wild […]