The best dog-friendly campgrounds in Nevada

With wide-open spaces and pleasant off-season temperatures, Nevada is a great place to bring your dog. While most Nevada state parks welcome pets (on leashes no longer than six feet), they aren't always the best places for dogs who want to run around freely. While it's always a good idea to keep your animal companion close and on marked trails when out exploring, a private campsite or cabin where your four-legged friend will have a bit more room to move about can be a good idea, especially for larger dogs who might need a bit more space to get their daily exercise fix. Fortunately for those traveling with animals in tow, there are plenty of pet-friendly camping options across the state, near the cities of Reno and Las Vegas, and outside popular parks like Great Basin National Park. Campsites with wifi tend to also offer other amenities like toilets, RV hookups, picnic tables, and more.

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With wide-open spaces and pleasant off-season temperatures, Nevada is a great place to bring your dog. While most Nevada state parks welcome pets (on leashes no longer than six feet), they aren't always the best places for dogs who want to run around freely. While it's always a good idea to keep your animal companion close and on marked trails when out exploring, a private campsite or cabin where your four-legged friend will have a bit more room to move about can be a good idea, especially for larger dogs who might need a bit more space to get their daily exercise fix. Fortunately for those traveling with animals in tow, there are plenty of pet-friendly camping options across the state, near the cities of Reno and Las Vegas, and outside popular parks like Great Basin National Park. Campsites with wifi tend to also offer other amenities like toilets, RV hookups, picnic tables, and more.

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1. Haven On The Comstock

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1 site · Tent, RV · Silver City, NV

This gem of a spot is in the heart of the Comstock and perfectly placed at less than 5 miles from Virginia City and 45 minutes to Lake Tahoe.

2. 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!  

3. Star Gaze Ranch

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1 site · Lodging · Winnemucca, NV

Billy The Kid Tent – Glamp Like an Outlaw on 15 Private Acres Saddle up for a one-of-a-kind desert getaway! The Billy The Kid Tent is a fully outfitted canvas retreat set on ten fenced acres of wide-open high desert—no other campers, just you, the mountains, and the silence of the wild. The tent is spacious enough to stand, stretch, and truly unwind. Inside, you'll find a real queen-size bed with fresh linens, extra pillows, a cowhide blanket for chilly nights, propane heater, solar-powered lighting for cozy evenings. There's even a private indoor loo, so no wandering out into the night. Need to stay connected? We’ve got a solar power system so you can charge your phone, laptop, or camera right from the tent. Outside, relax at your private picnic table, pizza oven and grill onsite or fire up the included firewood at the fire pit (season permitting), or warm up inside with the wood-burning stove with a cooking top. And when night falls, enjoy some of the clearest stargazing skies around. 🪵 Fire-friendly (when permitted) 🐾 Pets welcome 🐴 Horse boarding available – just give us a heads-up ☕ Extras include: fresh ranch coffee, egg sandwiches made with ranch eggs, and a bit of good ol’ outlaw West reading material to enjoy by the fire. And that view? It'll set you back a few paces—it still does that to us. Free parking is available just steps from the tent. When you arrive, give a friendly honk at the front gate and we’ll come greet you with a smile. Come experience the spirit of the Old West—right here where it actually happened. Did we tell ya Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid actually robbed a bank here in town :)

4. Aravada Springs Campground

12 sites · Lodging · Bunkerville, NV

The only full service campground within St George, Mesquite & Las Vegas that covers Gold Butte and Grand Canyon Parashont National monuments. Experience a stay in our genuine Gold Butte petroglyph-themed Tipis, cozy up in our well-appointed, fully equipped Cabins, or opt to bring your own RV or set up camp in your tent on our picturesque grassy knoll! We offer a fresh spring water pond to swim, disc golf and gorgeous unpolluted night skies.

5. High Desert Dry Camping

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1 site · Tent, RV · Crescent Valley, NV

I have found a place that speaks to me through its silence and stillness. May your stay here be a porthole into a new perspective on what mother nature and the awe inspiring universe have to offer.Learn more about this land: Experience high desert camping in one of the least populated counties in the United States. Stunning panoramic views of Cresent Valley and the surrounding mountains. Over a thousand acres of adjacent BLM land to explore. Enjoy some of the darkest night skys in the country. Easy to get to. Almost all of it highway driving. The last 3.5 miles are along very well maintained dirt road.

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Public campgrounds in Nevada

The setting for Atlatl Rock Campground is spectacular!

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Atlatl Rock Campground

43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Valley of Fire State Park

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Arch Rock Campground

29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Valley of Fire State Park

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Washoe Lake Campground

49 sites · Tents, RVs · in Washoe Lake State Park

View looking to the east from the campground.

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Angel Creek Campground

18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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Angel Lake Campground

26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Stories from the community

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Erik

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Haven On The Comstock

I had a great time at Noel’s! Got to see some wild horses roaming the area while we had lunch one of the days. Weather was perfect land was flat for our rigs!

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Talisa

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Star Gaze Ranch

We loved staying at Star Gaze Ranch! The stars were gorgeous and our dog Daisy loved running around. Had a quick but wonderful stay!

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October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Star Gaze Ranch

I loved the cute setup that Star Gaze has for my SO and pets, all the amenities are very well thought out and we stayed plenty warm even though the night got to almost freezing temps. Looking forward to staying here again!

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Valentyna

October 2025

1 night at Star Gaze Ranch

We had an amazing night at the ranch! The animals, tent, and games there made our trip. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality— we’ll definitely be returning!

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jeff

October 2025

With pets

1 night at Star Gaze Ranch

Very cozy and hospitable place. Everything needed to enjoy a night under the stars. Great for my dog to roam untethered. Host meal was tasty.

Joy

September 2025

1 night at Star Gaze Ranch

What a fabulous respite! Gracious host, beautiful country. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Loved the sound of coyotes, star-gazing, stunning silence, all in a well-appointed canvas tent. The bed was so comfortable and I was charmed to boil water for cowboy coffee on the wood stove in the morning. Road-tripping so a short one night stay, but I hope I get a chance to return!

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Kim

September 2025

With pets

1 night at Star Gaze Ranch

Such a fun and unique stop on our road trip! The kids loved the lasso, biking around, and sleeping in their own tent under the stars. The extras were amazing, highly recommend the pizza supplies, breakfast delivered, and fresh eggs to take on the road. A wonderful family-friendly spot!

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Nancy

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Star Gaze Ranch

I loved the tent cabin at Star Gaze Ranch! Set in the high desert, it was very private with a wonderful view of the mountains and the setting sun. Additionally, as a woman traveling alone with a small dog

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Golida

August 2025

1 night at Star Gaze Ranch

Wow! What a great place. Super nice hosts who literally thought of everything to make sure their guests are comfortable. The bed was perfect, we slept like babies, and oh, the quiet was soooo nice. Just gorgeous views and silence! We wished we could have stayed longer and will most definitely come back. Highly recommend!

Anna

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Star Gaze Ranch

My partner, my dog and I had such an incredible time staying at Star Gaze Ranch. It is such a special place with breathtaking views, grounding silence and beautiful stars. The glamping spot was well equipped with the necessities and with thoughtful additional details. The host was very nice and accommodating. I would highly recommend this place for a unique experience. We would love to stay here again next we’re passing through Nevada.

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Kaelyn

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Star Gaze Ranch

This place is amazing! I go through the area a lot for work and this was so much better than a hotel. Great for dogs, beautiful, and the food and coffee was amazing! Will be back for sure.

Hailey

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Star Gaze Ranch

We only spent one night at Star Gaze Ranch, but it was well worth it! It was a lovely setup with beautiful scenery. The stars were beautiful at night, and the sunrise was wonderful as well. The hosts thought of everything to make us comfortable for our stay and we're very responsive. We brought our dog and 2 year old who both also had a great time looking for bugs and playing in the dirt! The cowboy coffee was superb as well. Thank you so much for making our stay one of a kind!

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Robert

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Haven On The Comstock

Great view! I got to see a wild horse close up and enjoyed the full moon for a few summer nights.

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C W

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Star Gaze Ranch

Star Gaze Ranch was an incredible experience! The sky and privacy were phenomenal, the bed was super comfy, and the breakfast sandwich with coffee was delicious. The host is amazing and responsive, ensuring a perfect stay. Great Verizon cell service. Highly recommend this peaceful glampsite!

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Shayda

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Star Gaze Ranch

great views, friendly host, very comfortable, great vibe!

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Amit

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Star Gaze Ranch

This was our first time staying in a tent in the desert, and it was such a unique experience! We even got to witness a rare dust storm, which made the trip even more memorable. The host was incredibly helpful and welcoming. Everything in the tent was thoughtfully set up for comfort and convenience. We especially enjoyed the delicious breakfast sandwich. Highly recommend!

Jon

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Star Gaze Ranch

We had a fantastic stay at Star Gaze Ranch! The tent is really cozy and the views are beautiful and expansive. It was sooo quiet and peaceful. Bradley, the host, was communicative and welcoming. Have a look out for the barn owls hunting at night and get the egg ranch sandwich in the morning!

Melinda

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Star Gaze Ranch

Wonderful stay! We had everything we needed, to include a gorgeous vista. We definitely recommend the cowboy coffee and egg sandwiches in the morning. All in all, was a fantastic stay!

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Elena

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Star Gaze Ranch

This one of the most beautiful places I ever ever stayed in my life. Staring at the wide open landscape brought me so much peace. I would love to stay here again.

Molly

June 2025

1 night at Star Gaze Ranch

Such a great place to stay! The accommodations were perfect, the scenery stunning, the tent was decorated so well! I definitely felt like I was living my cowboy dreams. Highly recommend, and will come back!