92% (36) • 3 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elko
Roughin It At Rabbit Ears
1. Roughin It At Rabbit Ears
100%
(39)
16mi from Elko · 1 site · Tent, RV
Rabbit Ears is located in Pleasant Valley at the base of the Ruby Mountains. Our property is about 2 miles from the turnoff to Lamoille Canyon and features amazing views of the Ruby range. The lot is entirely fenced so feel free to bring your well behaved 4 legged friends, just note that the neighbors have sheep so escape happy dogs may need some supervision. The site has water, electric, and sewer hookups if needed.
Pets
Potable water
Full hookups
from
$23
/ night
Riley’s Escape
2. Riley’s Escape
100%
(1)
16mi from Elko · 1 site · Tent, RV
Riley’s escape is a high desert 2 acre lot nestled in the gorgeous valley of rural Elko NV. Swim or tube in the pristine, shallow, clean Columbia River within walking distance of property while gazing at the snow capped Ruby mountains. This is a boon-docking site. Zero toilets, showers, water or hook ups. Located minutes off highway. Ideal for tents or campers. Large gravel patch approx 20 L 8 W for camper. Wonderful Parks, hiking and outdoor sports. Ghost towns galore. Great view of stars in the night. NV is a free range state so never leave food out or cows and sheep may help themselves! Wildlife and farm animals galore here!
* Weekly/Monthly discounts!
* Veteran and active duty discounts!
Pets
Campfires
from
$16
/ night
High Desert Dry Camping
3. High Desert Dry Camping
86%
(7)
46mi from Elko · 1 site · Tent, RV
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.
Pets
from
$24
/ night
92% (36) • 3 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elko
Roughin It At Rabbit Ears
1. Roughin It At Rabbit Ears
100%
(39)
16mi from Elko · 1 site · Tent, RV
Rabbit Ears is located in Pleasant Valley at the base of the Ruby Mountains. Our property is about 2 miles from the turnoff to Lamoille Canyon and features amazing views of the Ruby range. The lot is entirely fenced so feel free to bring your well behaved 4 legged friends, just note that the neighbors have sheep so escape happy dogs may need some supervision. The site has water, electric, and sewer hookups if needed.
Pets
Potable water
Full hookups
from
$23
/ night
Riley’s Escape
2. Riley’s Escape
100%
(1)
16mi from Elko · 1 site · Tent, RV
Riley’s escape is a high desert 2 acre lot nestled in the gorgeous valley of rural Elko NV. Swim or tube in the pristine, shallow, clean Columbia River within walking distance of property while gazing at the snow capped Ruby mountains. This is a boon-docking site. Zero toilets, showers, water or hook ups. Located minutes off highway. Ideal for tents or campers. Large gravel patch approx 20 L 8 W for camper. Wonderful Parks, hiking and outdoor sports. Ghost towns galore. Great view of stars in the night. NV is a free range state so never leave food out or cows and sheep may help themselves! Wildlife and farm animals galore here!
* Weekly/Monthly discounts!
* Veteran and active duty discounts!
Pets
Campfires
from
$16
/ night
High Desert Dry Camping
3. High Desert Dry Camping
86%
(7)
46mi from Elko · 1 site · Tent, RV
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.
Pets
from
$24
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Glenda
November 2025
40 ft fifth wheel
Great little quiet spot with awesome views of the mountains. Full hookups - lots of deer wandering around - nice and relaxing
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Jason
November 2025
31 ft Class C
Beautiful place to spend a few days. Not too far from town and a beautiful view of the Ruby mountains. Full hookups and easy in and out to the property. I would definitely stay here again.
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Mark
October 2025
30 ft travel trailer
David’s land was spectacular! Everything went as planned. The view from the site was wonderful and we will be planning trips in the future and reserving the exact same spot.
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Michael
September 2025
25 ft Class C
Just pulled in and hooked up. That easy. Peaceful and beautiful view
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Wendy Carol
September 2025
21 ft campervan
With pets
Incredible mountain views, fully-fenced privacy, nearby Lamoille Canyon, full hookups, with nearby horses & sheep in the distance…can’t go wrong with this place!
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JR
September 2025
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had to drive from the freeway to get to this site but it was well worth the drive out. Beautiful view of the Ruby Mountains. The lot is behind a gate in a fairly quiet area. I would definitely recommend to others.
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Aidan
September 2025
Tent
Great view. Needed a place to land between stops and this was perfect. I was tenting which was a bit tougher than if you had an rv or self contained camper but using a tarp as an extra ground sheet did the trick and had a great sleep still. Highly recommend
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Faith
September 2025
38 ft travel trailer
We spent one night at Rabbit Ears, and loved the peace and quiet, the horses and sheep grazing in the field below, and mostly the view! Absolutely beautiful to watch an afternoon storm move across the Ruby Mountains and darken the canyon. In the morning we enjoyed hearing birds singing, and even saw a quick little rabbit!
Site was level, electric hookup was handy, easy to access. A great find, thanks for the hospitality!
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Shannon
September 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful views and peaceful site. Site is between 2 homes so I was a little worried about the kids making too much noise at dark. We made quiet hours start at 8pm and it was fine. Saw the horses and sheep in the field below. A couple of deer and bunnies showed up too! Our dogs loved being able to roam and it was a full hook up site so major bonus! Would camp here again.
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Tydon
August 2025
35 ft travel trailer
With pets
The end of Lamoille Canyon is 30 minutes away, there are deer roaming around, the sky is beautiful, it's quiet. This was a great stay, would return. 10/10
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Richard
August 2025
15 ft campervan
Amazing views, and just a few minutes from the incredibly spectacular Lamoille Canyon, which is a rare beauty of a place indeed. I venture to say that it is a must see.
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Augusta
August 2025
Tent
Super barebones but a nice, quiet escape from everything. Looks like described and we loved watching the horses and sheep next door
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Matt
July 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
Great spot near the mouth of Lamoille Canyon. Quiet, safe, gorgeous view!
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Mike
July 2025
21 ft campervan
Such a nice spot. It's in a neighborhood, but doesn't feel like it. Easy to get to and the hook-ups were awesome. Just a great spot!
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Austin
July 2025
Tent
Great view, and campsite with easy access to the Ruby Mountains
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Travis
July 2025
18 ft pop-up camper
With kids
David's place was a great place for us to post up for the night! Beautiful views of mountains and farm animals and a full electric + water hookup! Easy to find, enter, and get setup!
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Scott
July 2025
20 ft campervan
Everything as described. Worked great for our truck with RTT. Beautiful view of the Ruby Mountains
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Rebekah
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Gorgeous location and very easy to find! We only wish we had had more time to take in the views.
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Sierra
June 2025
30 ft toy hauler
With pets
This spot was just as advertised and exactly what we were looking for! Quiet with beautiful views and wildlife! We were just close enough to town that it wasn’t cumbersome to get to our event and it was also just a short drive to hit the Lamoille Canyon scenic byway, which I highly recommend. Will definitely be booking again if I have to stop in the Elko area again.
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Elan
June 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With kids
Easy to book, beautiful view! Easy pull in and hook up for our trailer!
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The best pets off leash camping near Elko guide
Where to go
State Recreation Areas Near Elko
Just south of Elko, head to the South Fork State Recreation Area to enjoy water sports, fishing, hunting, and camping. An hour north of town, the Wild Horse State Recreation Area offers year-round fishing, watersports, wildlife spotting, and winter sports, along with a year-round campground. West of Elko, the Mill Creek Recreation Area is prime for hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting—find free camping near Battle Mountain.
Ruby Mountains and Lamoille Canyon
Head south to the 12-mile Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway, known for its striking Alps-like scenery. Here, the Ruby Mountains span some 90,000 acres in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering rugged terrain for outdoor adventurers. Four seasonal, developed forest service campgrounds, including Thomas Canyon Campground, are available, as are plenty of backcountry areas for dispersed camping. In winter, heli-skiers can stay in heated, furnished yurts.
Angel Lake and East Humboldt Mountains
Further east, drive along the Angel Lake Scenic Byway for bountiful vistas. Angel Lake in the East Humboldt Mountains is a popular spot for fishing, wildlife spotting, paddling, hiking, and backpacking. Campers can take advantage of two developed seasonal forest service campgrounds, or head out into the backcountry for dispersed camping.
When to go
Spring, summer, and fall offer ideal weather for outdoor recreation. The Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway is usually open May through October, with abundant wildflowers in spring and fall colors come autumn. Popular area summer events include Nevada’s oldest rodeo and the National Basque Festival in July. Although many campgrounds close in winter, the season offers snow play, heli-skiing in the Ruby Mountains, and the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.