The best desert campgrounds near Fallon, Nevada

Looking to camp in the desert near Fallon, Nevada? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 170 options available, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're looking for a serene spot like Paradise Shores Camp (371 reviews), a picturesque location like Bridgeport Reservoir Campground (315 reviews), or a rustic experience like Rockin' N Ranch Buena Vista Valley (51 reviews), you'll find it all here. Enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, trash disposal, and potable water. And if you're up for some adventure, you can indulge in activities like off-roading (OHV), snow sports, and boating. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $20, camping in the desert has never been more affordable!

94% (45)

Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to camp in the desert near Fallon, Nevada? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 170 options available, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're looking for a serene spot like Paradise Shores Camp (371 reviews), a picturesque location like Bridgeport Reservoir Campground (315 reviews), or a rustic experience like Rockin' N Ranch Buena Vista Valley (51 reviews), you'll find it all here. Enjoy popular amenities such as campfires, trash disposal, and potable water. And if you're up for some adventure, you can indulge in activities like off-roading (OHV), snow sports, and boating. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $20, camping in the desert has never been more affordable!

94% (45)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

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20mi from Fallon · 1 site · Tent, RV · Silver Springs, NV

Lahontan Shores Ranch is a 20-acre high desert retreat overlooking Lake Lahontan in Silver Springs, NV. The site offers panoramic views across open deserts and distant mountains. From this elevated perch, a private hiking trail winds down to the lake, where you can swim, kayak, fish, or just relax by the water. Nested within public land to the west and across the lake, this site offers a true sense of seclusion, tranquility, and connection to nature. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets over the water, then relax under a blanket of stars as the desert sky turns pitch black. In the morning, start your day outdoors, savoring your coffee as you take in the uninterrupted views and dramatic desert terrain. Ideal for tents, rooftop campers, and self-contained RVs, Lahontan Shores Ranch is a peaceful high desert hideaway for those seeking raw, rugged Nevada beauty. Please note: The property is located approximately 2 miles off Highway 50 and is accessed via a dirt road. A 4x4 vehicle is required for safe access, especially in wet conditions. There are no street lights, so we strongly recommend arriving during daylight hours. A site map will be provided upon booking

2. Haven On The Comstock

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48mi from Fallon · 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.

3. Sunshine, Serenity and Sierras

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48mi from Fallon · 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!  

4. Historic Santosh Ranch In Yerington

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(5)

39mi from Fallon · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · 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 red 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 unless indicated. 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.

Stories from the community

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Judi

November 2025

20 ft travel trailer

1 night at Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

The view from the campsite was great. I was worried about finding the spot after reading some of the reviews, but the host provided excellent directions so we got there no problem.

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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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Michael

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

Thank You Christina. Though I had an Adventure getting there, it was Well worth it. The View is Spectacular. I should have taken more Pictures. Peaceful and Quiet. And not many People. New to RVing, and Retirement, And gaining experience Driving my Tacoma and 16 ft Trailer, cause getting there Tested my Truck, my Trailer, And Me. It was an Adventure. And really not that bad. Thanks again Christina. And will certainly visit again.

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Michael

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

Though it was a test to reach the site in my Tacoma pulling a 16 ft Trailer, the end destination was worth it. Spectacular View. And a peaceful setting. Will definitely make a return visit. Thank You Cristina.

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Erica

September 2025

19 ft campervan

With pets

2 nights at Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

We loved our stay at Christina's land. It was easy to find with the directions Christina sent us and the campsite set up was great. We were on a long road trip so this was the perfect spot to stop for the night before we continued on. The views were incredible - we lucked out in having amazing clouds during the day, a great sunset and beautiful star gazing at night, couldn't have asked for more! It was very private, we never saw anyone other than some kayakers passing by, but it also felt very safe. It got very windy at night so be prepared for that and the beach down at the lake is very rocky but a great place to explore. We'd definitely come again!

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Ludger

September 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

We are returning campers and enjoyed Christina's Hipcamp just as much the second time. If you like solitude and a great view, this is the place.

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Ludger

August 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

We really enjoyed our stay at Skyline View. Christina's directions were excellent and we found the location easily. The site was well maintained and the views exceptional. The solitude and quietness was exactly what we were looking for.

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Karen Mishell

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

I went camping this weekend with a group of friends and we had a great time. Christina is very kind and was always attentive to any questions. The place is easy to find by following the directions and Google Maps. Once there, the view is amazing, and it’s also very easy to follow the hiking trail to the lake. We had an incredible experience!

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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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Ryan

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

Hard to find but amazing! High clearance and gps needed.

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Michelle

July 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

Christina was very communicative and helpful! The site is very private and has a great view.

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Alan

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Historic Santosh Ranch In Yerington

Great site, was a very pretty place. Wish I had more time there.

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Jonathan

May 2025

Tent

2 nights at Historic Santosh Ranch In Yerington

Fantastic spot for camping!! Brad was a gracious host, made us feel welcome and invited us over for a bbq. The spot for the tent was level and clean, and the night sky was beautiful.

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Jennifer Zabarte

May 2025

16 ft car

With pets

2 nights at Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

Such a peaceful spot! The view over the lake was gorgeous, especially at sunset, and I loved how quiet it was at night. The dirt road was a little bumpy, but totally worth it. --- I'd definitely come back.

Ed

April 2025

24 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Historic Santosh Ranch In Yerington

Brad is a fantastic host. We were among his first ‘hipcampers’. We got a flat on the way and had to be towed to site. Brad was very accommodating and offered to drive me in the quest for a new tire. We had a group campfire and enjoyed each other’s company. We parked on the side of a big shed and it was very private. The side is about a mile from the city which offered all the amenities. Including a RV repair and tire shop!

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Beans

April 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Historic Santosh Ranch In Yerington

This spot was conveniently located and had plenty of room for RVs, tents, and even car campers like me. The host was super welcoming—he’s an author and knows a ton about the local history. We ended up sipping beers and watching the moonrise, which was a perfect way to end the day. Highly recommend if you're looking for a laid-back place with good energy and even better stories.