Discover the best camping near Battle Mountain, Nevada

Awaken your inner mountaineer in Battle Mountain, a gold mining town in northern Nevada. Mountains and rugged desert terrain stretch in all directions—not a single busy freeway in sight. Camping here is your key to off-the-grid Nevada adventure. At Mill Creek Recreation Area, you can camp under cottonwood trees at an elevation of 5,200 feet. Canyon hikes, trout fishing, and birding make this a local favorite year round. If you want to catch your dinner, make camp at Willow Creek. Here, secluded campsites lie steps away from quiet fishing ponds. Looking for isolated tent camping in the Shoshone Mountains? Stake your canvas at Lewis Canyon. Wide open views make for some great hiking. (The old mining ruins are a photo-worthy bonus.) If you're driving your big rig to Battle Mountain, NV, check out the handful of RV parks around town. For something different, pitch your tent on the open brush land of a private camping host. The semi-arid climate makes for some of the best stargazing in northern Nevada. Just remember to pack a warm sleeping bag—temperatures can dip low at night.