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The best cave camping near Reno

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience near Reno, Nevada. With over 145 options specifically tailored to your cave exploration preference, you're sure to find the adventure you're looking for. From the highly rated Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews) to the unique Sierra Circles Sculpture Garden (388 reviews) and the 200-acre developing eco-preserv (81 reviews), we've got you covered. With amenities like toilets, pet-friendly options, and campfires, and activities such as hiking, whitewater paddling, and wildlife watching, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping trip. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $80 per night. So, grab your gear and get ready to explore the caves near Reno, Nevada!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Reno

  • Lake Davis Campground
  • At beautiful Lake Davis, you can unplug and unwind, and escape from the demands of technology and the chaos of crowds.
  • Lake Davis Campground

1. Lake Davis Campground

45%
(10)
40mi from Reno · 8 sites
The Forest Service decided they couldn't serve the public. Nothing has changed.
  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
  • $7 for one bundle of wood, or $18 for three available by the camp host. Would recommend bringing your own firewood.
  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

2. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

92%
(69)
868 sites · Mono City, California
Explore the largest national forest in the lower 48 with trails, fishing spots and hot springs.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

3. Dayton State Park

10 sites · Silver City, Nevada
In the historic town of Dayton, this Nevada park is known for its huge cottonwood trees and Carson River access.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Plumas National Forest
  • The view.
  • Plumas National Forest

4. Plumas National Forest

95%
(67)
821 sites · Little Grass Valley, California
Hike, cross-country ski, or even drive into the deep wilderness of this Sierra Nevada forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Fort Churchill State Historic Park
  • Fort Churchill State Historic Park
  • Fort Churchill State Historic Park

5. Fort Churchill State Historic Park

21 sites · Silver Springs, Nevada
This off-the-beaten-path park features a restored 1860s fort and a shaded, riverside campground.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

6. Lahontan State Recreation Area

29 sites · Silver Springs, Nevada
One of the largest lakes in this high desert area, Lahontan is also quiet and full of wildlife.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Plumas Eureka State Park
  • Plumas Eureka State Park
  • Plumas Eureka State Park

7. Plumas Eureka State Park

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(9)
62 sites · Johnsville, California
Experience California history at an authentic, historic mining area.

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience near Reno, Nevada. With over 145 options specifically tailored to your cave exploration preference, you're sure to find the adventure you're looking for. From the highly rated Finnon Lake Recreation Area (780 reviews) to the unique Sierra Circles Sculpture Garden (388 reviews) and the 200-acre developing eco-preserv (81 reviews), we've got you covered. With amenities like toilets, pet-friendly options, and campfires, and activities such as hiking, whitewater paddling, and wildlife watching, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping trip. Prices start as low as $25 per night, with an average price of $80 per night. So, grab your gear and get ready to explore the caves near Reno, Nevada!

100% (2)

Top-rated campgrounds near Reno

  • Lake Davis Campground
  • At beautiful Lake Davis, you can unplug and unwind, and escape from the demands of technology and the chaos of crowds.
  • Lake Davis Campground

1. Lake Davis Campground

45%
(10)
40mi from Reno · 8 sites
The Forest Service decided they couldn't serve the public. Nothing has changed.
  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
  • $7 for one bundle of wood, or $18 for three available by the camp host. Would recommend bringing your own firewood.
  • Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

2. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

92%
(69)
868 sites · Mono City, California
Explore the largest national forest in the lower 48 with trails, fishing spots and hot springs.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

3. Dayton State Park

10 sites · Silver City, Nevada
In the historic town of Dayton, this Nevada park is known for its huge cottonwood trees and Carson River access.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • Plumas National Forest
  • The view.
  • Plumas National Forest

4. Plumas National Forest

95%
(67)
821 sites · Little Grass Valley, California
Hike, cross-country ski, or even drive into the deep wilderness of this Sierra Nevada forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Fort Churchill State Historic Park
  • Fort Churchill State Historic Park
  • Fort Churchill State Historic Park

5. Fort Churchill State Historic Park

21 sites · Silver Springs, Nevada
This off-the-beaten-path park features a restored 1860s fort and a shaded, riverside campground.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

6. Lahontan State Recreation Area

29 sites · Silver Springs, Nevada
One of the largest lakes in this high desert area, Lahontan is also quiet and full of wildlife.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Plumas Eureka State Park
  • Plumas Eureka State Park
  • Plumas Eureka State Park

7. Plumas Eureka State Park

100%
(9)
62 sites · Johnsville, California
Experience California history at an authentic, historic mining area.

Public campgrounds near Reno

Lookout Campground
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Lookout Campground

12mi from Reno · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Mount Rose Campground
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Mount Rose Campground

16mi from Reno · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Dayton Campground

Dayton Campground

25mi from Reno · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dayton State Park
Such a chill campground, loved the vibes!
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(1)

Chilcoot Campground

28mi from Reno · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest
Spring Creek Campground

Spring Creek Campground

29mi from Reno · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest
Could not ask for a better trip!
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(4)

Frenchman Campground

30mi from Reno · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest
So cool in the fall!! The trees were beautiful colors.
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Big Cove Campground

30mi from Reno · 38 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest
Big Cove Overflow

Big Cove Overflow

30mi from Reno · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest
Amazing hikes with some breathtaking sights!

Cottonwood Campground

30mi from Reno · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest
Fort Churchill Campground

Fort Churchill Campground

36mi from Reno · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Crocker Campground
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Crocker Campground

39mi from Reno · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest
One entrance to the park on the way to the campground. Gravel roads that were passable with a car pulling a pop-up.

Meadow View Equestrian Campground

39mi from Reno · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Reno

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
92%
(69)
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Mono City, California
Dayton State Park
Dayton State Park
Silver City, Nevada
Plumas National Forest
95%
(67)
Plumas National Forest
Little Grass Valley, California
Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Silver Springs, Nevada
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Silver Springs, Nevada
Plumas Eureka State Park
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(9)
Plumas Eureka State Park
Johnsville, California

More campsites near Reno

  • Lake Davis Campground
  • At beautiful Lake Davis, you can unplug and unwind, and escape from the demands of technology and the chaos of crowds.
  • Lake Davis Campground

Lake Davis Campground

45%
(10)
40mi from Reno · 8 sites
The Forest Service decided they couldn't serve the public. Nothing has changed.
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