The best forest campgrounds in Nevada

Looking to escape to the forested beauty of Nevada? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 60 camping options tailored specifically to your activity/terrain preference. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a horseback riding enthusiast, the options are endless. With popular campsites like Sunshine, Serenity, and Sierras boasting rave reviews, you can rest assured that your stay will be nothing short of amazing. And with amenities like campfires, potable water, and cooking equipment readily available, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Prices start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of $40 per night. So pack your bags, grab your hiking boots, and get ready to immerse yourself in the stunning forests of Nevada.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to escape to the forested beauty of Nevada? Look no further than Hipcamp, where you'll find over 60 camping options tailored specifically to your activity/terrain preference. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a horseback riding enthusiast, the options are endless. With popular campsites like Sunshine, Serenity, and Sierras boasting rave reviews, you can rest assured that your stay will be nothing short of amazing. And with amenities like campfires, potable water, and cooking equipment readily available, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Prices start as low as $15 per night, with an average price of $40 per night. So pack your bags, grab your hiking boots, and get ready to immerse yourself in the stunning forests of Nevada.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

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13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Reno, CA

Please note: We have two 'Overnighter' sites these are instant book for weary travelers and not meant as full on camping sites. Site 1 and site 2 or Antelope please refrain from booking unless you are traveling through - All other camp sites require a minimum of 24 hours notice this allows for getting the sites ready - so if you want to camp here please note this requirement If you are traveling w a bumper pull of any type you need to book Big Rig ( soon to be named Art Camp) this is our only pull through camp site all others only tiny teardrops, cassettes, tents, vans, cars, or cab overs. Bobcat is great for tents, cars, vans, small trucks, no bumper pulls Camping here is low activity experience as in there is hiking up in the National Forest or just hanging out in your camp site, or bring your camera, notebook and binoculars, or road bike. When you come to camp here you are on a farm in transition. Girlfarm has been a local food go to for restaurants, farm family members, and regenerative agriculture interests. Today, the farm is looking forward to a new course in agri tourism as we begin planning walking gardens, art installations in the landscape, and interactive classes. If you would like fresh veggies contact Prema Farm one day BEFORE arrival - Please come visit in April May and June it is some of the most green and lush times in the high desert. It can also bring snow, winds, and rain. Be prepared- look at the forecast and contact me directly if you have concerns We are looking for a seasonal self contained camper to do campground maintenance and upkeep. trade Only NO PETS SELF CONTAINED and background check Its been a huge water season so SKEETERS are around we also recommend tents have a rain fly and ground cloth. Welcome It was important to choose a partner like Hipcamp to invite like minded individuals who respect both the natural environment and the idea of less is more. At any time you may encounter farming activities, building out of tiny houses, gardens in the process of creation, snakes, bugs, ticks, and wild animals. As we move toward offering the land as a place to both find solitude or chosen participation our Flyte and Sparrow experience will hopefully be a place you will want to return to as your own tradition.

2. Sage Desert Dreams

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3 sites · Lodging · Mount Charleston, NV

Get out of the city and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature when you stay in this unique place. Local Deer and fox roaming the area if you are lucky to see them. Wake up to a gorgeous mountain/valley view , BBQ during the day and enjoy smore's with the firepit at night. Miles of hiking right off the property and in the surrounding areas. Lots of local dirt bike, side by side riders in the area as well, and horse back riding! If your a plant enthusiast like me, you will have fun scoping out all the natural medicinal herbs naturally growing in the area, i.e. sage, mullein, brigham tea, and many more! Enjoy the entire valley with the view and privacy up on the hillside. Some neighbors across the street in a container home and tent rentals about a half mile away. This is an outdoor off grid Glamping experience! Bring items you would normally bring camping (DRY CAMPING), but you have the luxury of having shelter, bed, sofa bed, refrigerator/ freezer, propane grill, propane stove, well water provided, and ability to have camp fire as the dome is located on private land not Forest land. Wifi is provided complimentary and as a luxury. Wifi is supported by Starlink and works about 85% of the time due to its remote location and weather conditions. RENTAL AMENITIES BBQ charcoal grill Bed linen Carbon monoxide detector Ceiling fans Coffee machine Cooking utensils Fire extinguisher First aid kit Internet wireless (85%) Mountain Parking Parking on street Pets allowed Private porch Refrigerator Security system Shower Smoke detector Smoking allowed outside Suitable for events Disclaimer: Please do not follow any maps/ or GPS coordinates given by the rental/booking site. THERE IS NO ADDRESS. Please only use instructions provided to you by the host so that you do not get lost. 4-wheel drive highly recommended as it is off-road/ off-grid driving... You will be required to drive a vehicle with at least a 5 inch clearance above the ground so that you may be able to drive over the rocks without damaging your vehicle. The off road portion (the last 4.5 miles) ride is very bumpy, off road- means no pavement/ no gravel. You are off-roading in the mountains friends! Please keep in mind that there is no refund or cancellation policy if you decide to opt out of using a 4WD or vehicle that does not have the 5inch clearance.

3. Lower bristlecone camp / rv / van

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1 site · RV · Las Vegas, NV

LOCATED IN TOIYABE NATIONAL FOREST YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY PICTURESQUE MOUNTAINS, 1000 YEAR OLD BRISTLECONE TREES, WILD HORSES AND GREENERY, A SHORT 40 MINUTE DRIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, THIS PROPERTY IS A HALF AN ACRE AND IS MINUTES FROM THE SKI LODGE AND THE BEST HIKING. COME UP FOR SOME FRESH MOUNTAIN AIR.

4. Whiskey Flats RV Park

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3 sites · Tents, RVs · Hawthorne, NV

Whether you're traveling to a far-off destination or coming here where all the excitement is, we are your all-inclusive one-stop stay at Whiskey Flats RV Park! Come enjoy the quiet desert scenery unparalleled in the West with our majestic Mount Grant looming above or the wonderful Walker Lake shores just miles from our property. We also have side by side rentals so you can view the area. There is offroad racing, exploring and ancient mysteries everywhere in Mineral County. A short drive over the Wassuk Mountains leads to great fishing at the newest Nevada State Park of Walker River, full of fishing and hiking locations spread along countless miles of changing desert and high mountain terrain A new and extensive county airport is right across the street. Petroglyphs, ghost towns like Rawhide, Bodie, Aurora are a short drive away. WIld animals, hunting, rock collecting, sightseeing and photography is unparalleled and if you crave stars- you will see them all here at night. Our neighbors is Dotty's Casino and Bourbon Street adult sports and southern themed bar and games with food or we have Pepper's Place 50's drive-up burgers and other conveniences right along the block from us.

5. Mtn City Fishing Hunting camping

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1 site · Tent, RV · Owyhee, NV

Thank you for checking out the Mountain City Hunters Camping Fishing site. This camping site is located just south of the border of Idaho by 16 miles and in the northern tip of Nevada. It's in an isolated location surrounded by 1000 of acres of BLM and Indian reservation land. The beautiful property sits directly on the Owyhee River with barbwire ole fencing required to keep the cattle out. Please cross over at your own risk when fishing on the 2 acres of open property. There are tons of were there a few weeks ago 9/23 and picked up seven trouts in less than hours. Fun for all. There are tons of hunting spots in Idaho and Nevada in this area from Ducks, antelope, Deer, Elk, you call it! This site borders and just outside of the Duck Valley Reservation. We see hunters go up to Rio Tinto and across the Bridge to Nowhere, all within minutes of the Mtn city. The town of Mtn City is referred to as a Ghost town today. It was once busting with people back in the 1930's to 1977's with copper and silver mining in and and around the surrounding area. If you drive around, you will see ruined homes and mines that have been condemned now but it's certainly fun to take a hike or 4-wheel in the area and check it all out. Privacy, quiet, peace, and wild animals roam the area. Tons of hiking and off-roading trails everywhere can be found here. It's a quiet, peaceful area with a total of 14 very kind and helpful residents that live in town full-time. This camping area has a long 2 acres of running River along it for fishing. The water is low right now, FALL/WINTER 2023, because they are working on the dam which actually makes fishing better. Bring worms or even bacon. These fish are hungry. There is TONS of flat land on this site to serve several RV's and 1 POLE with 110 outlet, if needed. We have wifi for your convenience but once you leave the area, there is NO WIFI anywhere for many miles. A local small bar is located next to the property. It doesn't look like much from the outside but worth checking out. Great cold beer, whiskey, Bourbon just no wine can be found there. They also have a few slot machines and smoking is allowed inside. There is also food during the Late spring, summer, and early Fall after 5PM available for those who want a break. Rex runs this place and cooks the best. I recommend the Rex Burger. If you need a grocery store, gas, or even a few supplies, head north to Owyhee Reservation to the "Our Grocery or Ace Hardware". It is about a 15 min drive away. The closest city is Elko, 1.5 hours away, and or Boise 2.5 hours away. There is also a local health/urgent care in the town of Owyhee (Indian reservation) in case of emergency. Again, this is a very remote, private place many folks don't know about it. There is also several reservoirs with excellent fishing close by if you want to take a boat out there. Check out: Maning Reservoir Sheep Creek Reservoir Dry Creek Reservoir Wild horse Reservoir and many more. And the River is right on site. Please cross over the barbed wire on the property at your own risk. We are not responsible for getting yourself hooked up if that happens. There are spots you can pass through. Just be sure to leave the way it was when you leave, please. Well, we hope you consider this ole fun retreat and one more thing. The older building on the land is an old historic jail. We are working on it and in time we hope to Air B&B to use it. Give us another year for that. Enjoy, have fun, and be safe!

6. Sunshine, Serenity and Sierras

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1 site · Tent, RV · Reno, NV

We love to pass our free time here in the sunshine and juniper drafts overlooking the Sierras. Some days we watch the electric storms across the valley, other afternoons we picnic and nap while listening to the birds and wind. We love the peace and silence, which feels remarkably remote and only 20 minutes from Reno. Learn more about this land: We would love to share our 12 junipered acres with nature enthusiasts like ourselves. Bring your tent or camper and spend afternoons watching beautiful sunsets and wildlife from our land. Spectacular expansive views across the valley to the Sierras and Mount Rose. Conveniently 15 minutes from South Reno (40 minutes from North Lake Tahoe), the silence and absolute privacy here are restorative and replenishing. We do not have trash collection services available and we ask all guest to practice a “leave no trace” philosophy. **Because of extreme fire risk in our area we ask guests to refrain from having campfires for now. As this area is home to beautiful wildlife (and a few other distant homeowners) please visit with an intent to respect the quiet and privacy that makes this area so pleasurable for us all. Thanks for visiting and enjoy your time!

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Stories from the community

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Sean

2 weeks ago

18 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

Hard to beat the price and convenience of this site. Plus it's quiet and in a pretty area to boot. It was easy to find and communicate with our very helpful and friendly host.

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Daniel

2 weeks ago

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

The camp host came out to meet each arriving party and guide them to their spot (as most of us rolled in after dark). Later she started a bonfire, and for the next couple of hours folks congregated in small groups talking about where they had been and where they were going. Very enjoyable social experience. Cooking facilities were excellent. They are outdoor, but it does not often rain here. Wind was moderate the night I was there. Two bathrooms (flush toilets and running water) quite close to the campsites.

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Kathleen

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

The tent site was perfect; it was very peaceful, with wonderful views in all directions. Wendy was super and offered to get us extra wood for the fire since the wood on site was a bit moist from recent rain. We would definitely camp here again!

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Dawn

3 weeks ago

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lower bristlecone camp / rv / van

This place is perfect! Only 45 minutes from home. We’ve been two seasons and can’t wait for spring. See you soon!! Definitely go. It is awesome to have a private space so close to the mountain. We love it!!!

Sean

November 2025

Group trip

3 nights at Sage Desert Dreams

I enjoyed the dome campsite and its secluded location very much. I'm a podcaster and I recorded my journey through Lovell Canyon and my experience at the dome for my show. I plan to use the dome again but on my next visit I will be bringing my fellow podcast hosts. Thank you Keilani for creating such a wonderful place for me to enjoy a quiet little pocket of the world and be alone with my thoughts.

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William

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

Nice place to stop. Peaceful and quiet. They even provided some firewood.

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Jim

October 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mtn City Fishing Hunting camping

Nice spot, quiet, was nice to have power. Make sure to confirm the WiFi details. We couldn’t connect, which is normally not a big deal, but I missed the part of the instructions on how to access the river and couldn’t log onto the app to confirm. No cell service at spot. I wound definitely recommend though. Cristina was very responsive and helpful.

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Andres

October 2025

18 ft pop-up camper

1 night at Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

I made a last minute booking for a quick stopover and was pleased beyond my expections. Though close to US 395 the camp was peaceful, serene, and beautiful. I would definitely return.

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Vyacheslav

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

Good.

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Tiffany

September 2025

27 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Whiskey Flats RV Park

Beautiful campground! Spacious spots and full RV hookups. It’s right beside a grocery store and bar/casino so that was fun. It was also quiet for the most part though (some people about a half a mile away let off fireworks while we were there so that was annoying) so all in all I def recommend!

Ellen

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

We needed a safe place to sleep, pitstop, on a road trip. This was a perfect spot for it. Space was clean. Wendy was responsive and thoughtful. Directions were clear.

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Dan

September 2025

22 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

I’ve been here before and I am sure I will be back. It’s a lovely spot.

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Teryl

September 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

Since we were just passing through, it was a perfect spot for us. A private area in a field. We didn’t have time to check out the grounds.

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Gareth Sheenn

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Whiskey Flats RV Park

We really enjoyed our stay here! The RV park is very clean and well-kept, and the shower rooms were spotless and well maintained. A comfortable and easy stop for travelers

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Kelly

August 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Mtn City Fishing Hunting camping

Exactly as described. Multiple flat places to park our trailer. Brought a genie so we could park as close to the water as we could. Private fishing/swimming hole. So many places to explore. It was our own private oasis in the expansive desert. Christine has great communication and made sure we had everything we needed. We are already planning our next trip. Highly recommend. 10/10

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Amelia Della Vita

August 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lower bristlecone camp / rv / van

Weston’s land was an amazing experience, getting there was easy and place was absolutely beautiful. My husband and I had a great time there, from cooking on the fire pit, to have lots of space to rest, relax and even play! Our little shih tzu had a great time as well. This is a place we would definitely love to visit again!

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JRMBZ

August 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lower bristlecone camp / rv / van

It was a very clean and cozy place, perfect to go with family

Susan

August 2025

20 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

This was a lovely spot, and Wendy responded quickly to my questions. It was very quiet at night and the sounds of the animals was so relaxing. It was close to the hwy, but far enough away to not hear it! I would definitely recommend it as a great overnight hiatus!!

Sarah

July 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

This is the second time I’ve camped on Wendy’s land. It is perfect for a quick stopover, but I could also hang out there all day. It’s beautiful, quiet, the stars are amazing, and I felt safe camping there by myself. It is a perfect basecamp for visiting Tahoe and Pyramid Lake nearby. Thank you Wendy for sharing this beautiful place with us guests!

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Dan

July 2025

22 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Flyte and Sparrow natural interlude

Easy to find far enough down a dirt road to reach silence in a beautiful spot