Ranch camping in Nevada

Explore mountains, lakes, high desert, and hoodoos in this western state.

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2 nights at L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

Once in a lifetime experience! Alpacas are cute and friendly, my kids had a blast playing and feeding them! There are other animals, nice and funny too. If I knew it was such an amazing place I would’ve stayed for a couple of more days, but I couldn’t make and amendments to our road trip journey! Stacy is lovely, she can answer many questions about her farm. I will go back for sure!

1 night at L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

Fantastic place. Quiet, beautiful, with lots of alpacas. Would stay again

Canvas Tent- Queen Sizes bed , side tables

Shannon

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

The alpacas are so cute. Great stay, would definitely visit again.

Melinda

2 weeks ago

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!

Weekend Trip to Tarantula Ranch

We stayed in the RV spot close to the house and it was easy to find. It's a beautiful piece of property and they have many amenities. The only thing I would caution is there's no shade in the heat of the summer when you stay in the RV site. We went for walks down the gravel road and found a shady place to relax just a few miles down the road.

2 nights at L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

Spacious, mostly flat, beautiful views. Plenty of room to navigate a 30” trailer and find a spot not too close to anyone. The alpacas and other animals were so amazing and friendly. Our kids are already asking when we can go back! Can get a little windy in the evening (Mid June).

1 night at L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

What a wonderful setting and a great experience! We loved walking with the alpacas and feeding them in their pen. Sites were very close together but it didn't matter with the mountains and views that abound. Would definitely camp there again!

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

Stacy has a safe and easy to find camp. It is a fantastic place for kids! Thanks again!

Jennifer

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Tarantula Ranch

We loved our stay at Tarantula Ranch. All of the amenities were great and they offered everything you could possibly need. Perfect blend of comfort and rustic, outdoor charm. Brandon was also very helpful during our booking process.

Elena

3 weeks ago

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.

1 night at Desert Paradise with Mountain Views

Host was great. Shower was nice after a long day. Views were pretty cool also! Great place to stop between Las Vegas and Zion.

1 night at L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

We had a great experience at this camp! Stacey is a great host, and the animals were fun to be around. It was shocking how nice the property was given how close it is to Reno. We truly felt that we were in a secluded, remote place. It was great, and I would highly recommend it!

Molly

3 weeks ago

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!

1 night at L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

My kids absolutely loved it here! The alpacas are so friendly as well as the staff. Stacey is quick to communicate, including responding to questions.

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

Nous avons adoré camper au milieu des alpagas ! Merci à Jim pour nous avoir fait partager son enthousiasme pour son métier. Nous avons pu nourrir les animaux et accéder aux enclos quand bon nous semblait.

Weekend Trip to Star Gaze Ranch

Great stopover place when you just need to stare at a mountain for an evening, your back to the rest of the world. True glamping.

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

This is a lovely area to stay. We really enjoyed having the alpaca and donkey wondering close to our camp. The location was easily accessible and stay was definitely a favorite.

Weekend Trip to L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

We were impressed and enamored with the Alpaca farm. First it was the farmer lifestyle of the hosts opening their working farm. Not only were the cute Alpacas worth seeing, but the quail, chickens and doneky. But the other hipcampers enjoying the farm and the views of the Washoe Valley. Love, loved it.

2 nights at L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

We spent an amazing few days visiting with all of the animals on the farm. We were lucky enough to see a newborn alpaca, and visit with the caretakers. It was a lovely time.

Weekend Trip to Tarantula Ranch

Great stay; a little oasis in a desert place. Amenities were well-stocked, modern and clean. We liked the style of everything very much. If our travelling schedule would’ve let us, we would’ve stayed longer!

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L.Davis Ranch and Olde LYFE Alpacas

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents130 acres · Carson City, NV

Too cold to camp??? NOT HERE!! We have propane heater avail to rent!! OR spend the night in our new Glamping Tent where you'll be toasty warm!! We sit on 130 acres of primarily pasture over looking Washoe Valley and Washoe Lake. Olde LYFE Alpacas offers visits with the animals, including an organized 60 min Peaceful Walk with an alpaca where you’ll experience them up close. To book an experience, go to www.oldelyfealpacas.com. There is a small retail store on site with a variety of products made with alpaca fiber, including the most delightful alpaca socks!! The ranch store is self serve mostly. There are price sheets and payment methods listed!

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Tarantula Ranch

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · Beatty, NV

Tarantula Ranch is located in the Mojave Desert surrounded by BLM land and nearby Death Valley National Park. One of the first vineyards in Nevada, we grow 5 varietals of grapes and make wine on-site. We offer guests camping, glamping, and an RV site. Camping and Glamping sites are located next to the vines and include picnic tables, shared bathhouse with toilets and shower, outdoor kitchen (bbq, gas cooktop). We also have a community area "The Wine Hall" with ping-pong, shuffleboard, refrigerator, and microwave. Outside our gates, enjoy biking, hiking, scrambling, and exploring the Amargosa Desert and nearby Skeleton Hills. Nearby attractions include Ash Meadows Wildlife Refuge (30-minutes) and Death Valley National Park (45-minutes). We have spent a lot of time in the park and are happy to answer questions, make suggestions, or even take you on a tour.

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Havens Ranch

19 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents154 acres · Winnemucca, NV

Havens Ranch is a 154 acres in the Humboldt river valley just 10 minutes outside of Winnemucca, NV. We have a small outdoor wedding venue, and only rent our spaces when we are not hosting an event. You are welcome to utilize the grounds and facilities, which include a beautifully landscaped lawn, historic buildings and modern plumed bathrooms. We also provide access to fresh well water and use of our large fire pits! **Please note that our bathrooms are not insulated and so we winterize the plumbing the in the colder months and will instead be providing a porta-john. There will still be potable running water available at the spigot. ** The river is a short walk away, and our longhorn cattle will most likely be grazing in the adjacent field. We have incredible sunsets and a variety of wildlife living on the property. This is a great space to get away from the city for a weekend, or camp for a night on your way through town. We have both a guest suite and several camping spaces available. It's a large property and we love to share it! If you are looking for outdoor activities, we are just minutes away from the Winnemucca Dunes OHV area (also great for hiking!), Water Canyon rec site, the Bloody Shins mountain biking trail system, and about an hour away from the Paradise Valley rock climbing area. We are 10 minutes from Winnemucca, about half way between Reno and Elko.

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Lazy Ranch Las Vegas

3 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Las Vegas, NV

Beautiful and unique horse property on 2 acres in north Las Vegas. Has stalls for horses and we have some animals, including a goat and pigs on site. We have full hook ups for RVs. And we also have some bunk houses for additional lodging. Conveniently located in north of Las Vegas. Only 20 minutes from the strip and close to national parks and amazing amenities.

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Desert Paradise with Mountain Views

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Moapa Valley, NV

Learn more about this land:Tiny farm campsite in Southern Nevada surrounded by beautiful mountains, trails, green hay fields and simple farm life. Grassy field campsite with large shade trees lining the west and beautiful 180 degree mountain views surrounding. Secluded and peaceful setting perfect for bird watching and open skies for stargazing at night. Valley of Fire, Lake Mead and Red rock mountains with ATV and hiking trails less than 30 minutes away. You can park a trailer, or set up your tent with water available, and commode with eco friendly composting toilet. Wifi available close to the house only.

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Rockin' N Ranch Buena Vista Valley

5 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Unionville, NV

We offer the safest and Best dry camping in Nevada, message me with any questions or directions help. Book your memories now!

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Herzog Homestead

5 sites · RVs, Tents16 acres · Deeth, NV

Learn more about this land:This Ranch sits halfway between WELLS and Elko Nevada just off the I 80 if you go north of the next freeway exit 5 miles East of us (Exit 333 Deeth) you can drive north to Charleston or Jarbidge Nevada it’s about 50 miles to Charleston or northeast to O’Neil Basin, Taber creek, or 12 mile hot springs then to the south of us we have the Ruby Mountains and beautiful Lamoille Canyon they’re about 30 to 50 miles depending on the route you take if you go through Secret Pass and another 30 or so miles south you have the ruby marshes then we have south fork reservoir 15 miles south of Elko Wildhorse reservoir 60 miles north of Elko is Angel Lake about 40 miles away 8 miles south of Wells we also have Ruby Mountain Brewery just 15 miles south of Wells in Clover Valley plus many other beautiful places to visit

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Ethereal Ranch

51 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Osino, NV

22 miles from the city of Elko, remote enough to enjoy the peace and quiet, while just a short car ride to the town of Ryndon that can provide you with all of your essentials. Hundreds of acres of land to keep you busy with incredible outdoor activities. Set up your camp and enjoy your stay! Stunning views of the ruby mountain range in addition to being home to the state's only population of mountain goats, the Rubies are also home to Nevada's largest mule deer herd. All funds go to our animal sanctuary under the Ethereal Ranch Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, ranch operations and development. Animals are free-ranged and may include but not limited to livestock, domestic and exotic rescued animals.

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Whites Creek Grounds

1 site · RV2 acres · Reno, NV

2.5 acres of square land near the edge of town. The area is mostly dirt with scattered large rocks. The property has paved access from the road but no power/water/utility hookups just yet. Situated 4 minutes from freeway I-580 (395), this campsite is close enough to town for convenience, yet distant

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Star Gaze Ranch

1 site · Lodging15 acres · Winnemucca, NV

Looking for a peaceful retreat with wide-open skies, mountain views, and just enough comfort to stay cozy? Welcome to our high-desert glamp site near Winnemucca, Nevada - a private, off-grid hideaway for campers who crave space, solitude, and a sky full of stars. We also have a place for your horses and pets if needed! Set on open land just 15 minutes from town, this spacious canvas tent offers rustic charm with modern touches: a real queen-size bed, solar lighting, and warm, western-inspired décor. Unlike crowded campgrounds, you’ll have the entire site to yourself - no neighbors, no noise, just sagebrush, mountains, and stillness. Wake up to the scent of fresh desert air and birdsong. Sip your coffee at the picnic bench while the sun rises over the peaks. Spend the day hiking nearby trails, watching horses roam, or exploring local ranchland. In the evening, settle in for epic sunsets and quiet nights by the fire (in winter), or take in some of the clearest stargazing Nevada has to offer. You’ll have your own private area with free parking, outdoor seating, and an indoor “loo” for convenience - so you can focus on relaxing, not roughing it. Optional add-ons like a fresh egg breakfast sandwich or a horse meet-and-greet are available for an extra taste of ranch life. Whether you're a weekend wanderer, road-tripper, or just in need of a quiet reset, this land offers something rare: real Nevada skies, total privacy, and space to just be.

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Historic Santosh Ranch In Yerington

12 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Yerington, NV

Rustic ranch land only a stone's throw away from town. The historic Santosh Ranch is surrounding a 3,700 s/f warehouse "Shop" with a hot indoor shower available upon request. The Ecozoic bio-filter toilet is next to the barn, and is available to all Hip Campers. We are walking distance to Lyon County Fairgrounds (kitty corner across the highway), the town of Yerington (one mile) and the Night in the Country location (two miles). There are a half dozen corrals and a few animal shelters, but has not had animals for years. Hip Campers can choose to back into one of the corral areas to have fenced off privacy especially with pets, and use of the animal shelter as shade. There are a pair of picnic tables and wood stump benches in the various camping areas. There is a fire pit behind the Shop that can only be used by the owner when it is not high-risk fire season. Also a gas stove BBQ in the shop. Both can be used upon request. We are in a high risk fire area so there are no fires allowed any time of the year. There are relics from the 19th century when the Santosh Ranch was a working farm property. There is also the frame of one of the first automobiles ever built! The wheel spokes and the frame are made of wood, but the chassis where the engine one rested is made of steel. It is located next to the Ecozoic toilet.

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Cottonwood Ranch

17 sites · RVs, TentsJackpot, NV

Situated in the heart of Nevada’s Great Basin, Cottonwood is a fifth generation working horse and cattle ranch. For the last two decades the Smith family has opened their doors to guests from around the world. The wide-open space affords visitors the opportunity to set aside their busy lifestyles and reconnect with themselves and nature. Throughout the years Cottonwood Ranch has undergone many changes. Recently we have decided to step back from the dude ranch structure and provide a place for guests to camp and enjoy the surrounding environment on their own. It is a family operated ranch so young and the old can be found around the ranch engrossed in varies activities. Horses, dogs, cows, and a wide variety of birds are a given to be seen but you might get lucky and catch a glimpse of antelope, mule deer, elk, or even a moose.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent at Cottonwood Ranch in O'Neil Basin. Family owned and operated the 30 mile long dirt driveway is well worth the trip. The RV and campsites are located adjacent to the barnyard area. It is a very laid back, non- fancy, rustically ranch atmosphere. We invite you to share in what we call home and make your self at home during your stay. There are full service RV spots and available camping sites to pitch a tent. RV sites are $40/night and camping $20/night. The headquarters of the ranch is surrounded by private meadows used for livestock and wildlife throughout the year. Cottonwood Creak meanders along side the corral down through the heart of the meadows. Irrigation ditches run close by the camp sites which makes for a fun splash pad for the kiddos. Access to the wilderness trail-heads varies upon direction of drive, the longest perhaps a 1 1/2 hr drive to the boundary looking out across the Jarbidge Peaks. There is also miles upon miles of 2-track roads that traverse the foothills ideal for ATV use.Horses are usually wrangled out of the meadows everyday for various ranch work but you would have a chance to view the horses while in the corral. Upon inquiry during your stay there might be other activities going on such as helping feed orphaned calves, pet a horse, livestock sorting, etc.Dogs are a big part of the ranch. Most of the resident dogs are working livestock dogs border collie mix type dogs. They are all very friendly.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Ranch camping in Nevada guide

Overview

Looking to experience the great outdoors in Nevada? Death Valley Camp (132 reviews), Mojave Desert Ranch (120 reviews), and Desert Paradise with Mountain Views (95 reviews) being some of the top campsites, you can trust that these spots have been well-loved by fellow campers. Amenities like potable water, toilets, and showers are popular among campers, and you can also enjoy activities like swimming, horseback riding, and climbing. The average price per night is $40, but you can find options for as low as $8 per night. Get ready to explore the beauty of Nevada's ranch terrain and create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors!