Camping near Tonopah, Nevada
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Historic Tonopah offers mining history, singing dunes, and rugged wilderness access.
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Paradise Shores Camp
18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Bridgeport, CAWe're a family owned RV Park & Campground located on the shores of Bridgeport Reservoir. Together with our crew, we're excited to welcome you into our newly adopted home.
We believe in campfires, starry nights, good laughs, exploration, a deep sleep and an early rise. The mountains are a place to get back to basics, a place to explore, to breathe. So turn off your phone and turn on your senses.
It’s important to us that our guests don’t feel they are renting a tent/RV site or a camper as much as they’re immersing themselves into the outdoor experience. You may just want to sit outside and read for days, enjoy campfires and eat s'mores. For more adventurous, there's a full slate of self-guided recreational activities, such as hiking, kayaking, fishing, ATVing, rock climbing, biking, natural water slides, stand up paddle boards, bird watching, available in the area. We do have modern conveniences such as wifi internet; however, we encourage our guests to “unplug” and immerse in the slow paced life instead.
At Paradise Shores, we believe in protecting people, animals and the planet. We make sure that the majority of products we use at our camp is recycled, composted, or re-used. We prefer to use products that are produced in a sustainable way and avoid those that aren't.
We are continuously reducing the amount of waste we generate and actively promote recycling of aluminum, plastic, glass, and cardboard. We pack our own recycling and haul it to the nearest recycling facility which is an hour away. We co-opt the drive with other activities to reduce waste. We don’t use individually packaged toiletries or one-use products. We use plant and planet friendly detergent.
We're based in a desert. We share our precious water with the entire planet. With only 326 million cubic miles of water on the earth, the decreasing amounts of access to quality fresh water is alarming to us. We monitor how we use water in our day-to-day activities and are constantly working on ways to reduce our consumption of fresh water resources.
We hope you can help us maintain this greener camping!
We hope Paradise Shores Camp becomes your home as it is ours. It’s located in one of the most spectacular areas in the world. We’re surrounded on three sides by the high Sierra Nevada Mountains. Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne Meadows, Mono Lake, June Lake, Virginia Lakes, and Twin Lakes, as well as the historic gold-mining town of Bodie, CA are all within a short drive from our place.
We're proud to know this area intimately and are excited to share the secret spots with you. The excellent hiking/running trails including the Pacific Crest Trail, thousands of miles of ATV, dirt bike and mountain bike trails are accessible right from our camp or within a short drive from here. The surrounding terrain offers endless activities and unbelievable scenery in remote wilderness settings.
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Bridgeport Reservoir Campground
31 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1 acre · CABridgeport Reservoir is a lake at the lower end of Bridgeport Valley in Mono County, California. Its earth-filled dam was constructed in 1923 by the Walker River Irrigation District, along the East Walker River. The campground and marina was built I-don't-know-how-long ago, but it sure is nice!
About Us: Welcome to Bridgeport Reservoir Marina and Campground. Join us for the classic camping and fishing experience with unique views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Within the Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Reservoir Marina and Campground is conveniently located near two distinct hot spring areas. A true angler's paradise, the Reservoir has excellent trout fishing from spring through fall and is close by to multiple rivers for incredible fly fishing. A short 30-minute drive to Tioga pass will bring you straight into the heart of Yosemite National Park. Off-road enthusiasts will have a heyday will the plethora of 4x4 trails in the area as well as the famous trail that brings you right to the Bodie Ghost Town.
Climate & Ecosystem: At 6,400 feet (1,950 meters), this high desert climate has little to moderate tree coverage and gets hot during the days and cool at night. The conditions are much like Joshua Tree National Park or Alabama Hills camping area. During your visit, you will notice many flying insects that resemble mosquitos. These Chironomidae are harmless and do not bite. On the contrary, the mosquito presence is very minimal.
Lake Levels: Due to this devastating drought across California and the Western United States, reservoir levels are low. As of August 1st, 2022, Bridgeport Reservoir is approximately 25 feet below normal. Swimming is not advisable at this time, but fishing and boating activities are still up and running.
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Closetoheaven
1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · CAJust off Route 66 nestled in a place called Bridge Canyon hours from Everything Youll need for an unforgettable experience. Lilos Cafe The Hardware Store. In downtown Seligman Laughlin Grand Canyon Walk Las Vegas and so much more awaits you here. And most importantly of a£ is You and you get to relax. Camp have fun and always be Happy Hippy Camper!
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Death Valley Camp
9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents8 acres · NVOur 8-acre property 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 varieties of grapes that are bottled in nearby Pahrump, NV. Your campsite is located next to the vines and includes a shared composting toilet in our rustic bathhouse. We also offer an outdoor shower, coffee, and tea that are available to enjoy by donation. You are also welcome to plug in to a standard outlet for charging and use our hose for drinking water and filling tanks. Both Verizon & AT&T work well out here to stay connected.On the property expect to see & hear our Guinea Fowl foraging for bugs throughout the day and early morning. They do a great job of keeping the insects away! We also have two Dobermans running around the property, digging holes, and keeping an eye on the place. Our vines start to grow in April and are watered daily (often at night). We try to avoid watering when guests are sleeping but occasionally you might hear an irrigation pump...the things we put up with for wine! 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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Lake Olancha RV Park and Campground
16 sites · Lodging, RVs100 acres · CAWelcome to our new resort with breathtaking views our 100 acre RV retreat and our nearly 1 mile shoreline of beautiful Olancha Lake with the majestic snowcapped Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west and Death Valley to the east make for an incredible retreat. We are located near Lone Pine in the township of Olancha in the Owens Valley of California.
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Wonderwade’s
2 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · CA3000’ Elevation. West Facing accessible year round. Future home and build site. Under construction currently. Great private and secluded area avoid the crowds. All the Neigbors in this community have roughly 10 acres so your stay will be relatively private. For extra privacy you can book both sites to limit having any unwanted Neigbors during your stay. Owner/host is available by cell and usually on-site most nights.
Gravel Driveway can accommodate 2 38’ toyhauler type campers. Stock trailers acceptable. No fencing or hobbling of livestock. Livestock must be picketed or on a high lead system. No hookups dry camp only. Fresh drinking water/fill up available only. Public restrooms available nearby. Short distance to North Fork, Manzanita Lake, Bass Lake, Yosemite and more. Plenty of OHV and stock trails nearby.
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Sequoia Mountain Farms
67 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · CAThe property was once home to many apple orchards and there’s still a few left which come Into season in early September. We look forward to sharing this amazing spot with you nestled inside the Sequoia national Forest and look forward to meeting you!
Welcome campers! PLEASE read all of the below before booking! Please be advised that if you do not have Verizon wireless, you will lose service at some point! Please read/screenshot/print the directions from the listing page, and we are always here to help before you lose service!
We have over 10 acres of stunning campground nestled only 15-20 minutes from the North entrance to the Sequoias!
We have multiple sites to accommodate every type of camping from tent camping to tents-attached-to-cars and trucks, to pop-up campers to RVs with power and water hookups and RV sites without power and water. Site numbers are not used...which allows you to pick any open area on the 10 acres.
We have many sites made for you to choose from! There are wonderful views down into the valley, at night with sunsets off-the-hook, and city lights twinkling in the valley distance. Pick your spot and enjoy! First come-first serve, with multiple sites for large groups.
Guests love staying here "Highly recommend staying here if you plan to adventure into either Sequoia or Kings Canyon NPs. Mark was a great host, even during a very busy weekend he was there to greet us at night and show us around the campsite and the facilities. The kitchen space and bathrooms are available to campers, super clean spaces, and enough room for everyone to use. Andrew gave fantastic recommendations and was always around for advice or to lend a hand! Also highly recommend checking out the Pinehurst lodge 1 min up the road for after hike drinks and burgers!!"
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Kings Canyon Campground
21 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · CAThis rustic campground is located in Kings Canyon on hwy 180, 16 miles past the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Park entrance. Ten Mile Creek running thru the property. Magnificent views of Kings Canyon from the property.
Google plus code for maps R497+877 Hume Station, California
Campground sites with picnic tables. Flushing toilets on site. Water and sewer hookups available at some sites. 6 miles to the mighty Kings River, 12 miles to Grant Grove and the Giant Sequoia’s, 16 miles to Cedar Grove, 22 miles to “Roads End” and trail head for the endless backcountry trails including the Pacific Crest trail. Easy access to General’s Hwy for Sequoia National Park access
The
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
area has a long history of being visited.
Even in the pioneer days, before
the road, people had heard tales
of the
majestic canyon, wild rivers
and of the
groves of
gigantic
trees, that many thought to be a hoax. Folks
would make the difficult trip up into
the mountain to see for themselves.
This site,
in the early 1900’s was
a farmstead
providing fresh
fruits and vegetables to the areas loggers, ranchers, hotels and
backcountry explorers.
During the construction of the new
highway
In the 1920’s the site was
used as
a
labor camp.
During the highway construction days
a lodge and gas station was built and was known as “Barton Flat”.
In
the 1950’s the property
was sold and became
the “Kings Canyon Lodge”.
In 2015 the historic lodge and some of the other cabins
were
destroyed in the
“Rough” fire, by a miracle the original 1928
visible
gas pumps survived the fire
and are still being used to this day. We are hopeful to eventually
rebuild a lodge to serve the many visitors.
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The Starlight Ranch
1 site · RV, TentSquaw Valley, CADue to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic many services are not available. Only primitive campsites are available. Please ask about any additional services.
Near Sequoia National Park, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The Starlight Ranch is where the savvy camper goes for comfortable heated tents or affordable primitive sites. Whether you're looking for a shared tent hostel or a heated and air conditioned RV, you can't go wrong here. Join the hundreds of campers from all over the world who have already discovered the joys of worry free dining at our Home Kitchen and Grill while camping for a day, a weekend or a week!
Learn more about this land:
Near Sequoia National Park, The Starlight Ranch allows you to bask in the sun during the day and gaze at the stars at night. Enjoy your primitive campsite on 5 private acres. Spring water at your campsite will also be provided. Plenty room to stay socially distanced and enjoy nature. Catch up and just be together with your group. No other campers will be on the property during your stay. Oh yeah, and Sequoia National Park has some of the largest and oldest trees in the world if you're into that sort of thing. We are! Stay safe during covid with our contactless checkin and checkout services.
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Hudson and Wendy's Land
2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Oakhurst, CAWelcome to Hidden Falls Yosemite Camp. We can't wait for you to stay with us and enjoy what the area has to offer.
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Tricia Louise T.’s Land
2 sites · Lodging4 acres · Oakhurst, CAYou deserve to have an adventure, and pamper yourself at the same time. We have an authentic Vintage/Retro Travel Trailer nestled on a wooded property. Prepare yourself for a unique experience, filled with wildlife and amazing views. Luxurious amenities like, rock & crystal inlaid shower, handblown glass sinks, 'bidet' toilet too!!Trails to hike and walk along, dozens of desirable seating areas throughout the property to enjoy a conversation, or to find your own personal reset button. As the months grow colder, it is important to be prepared for low temperatures. There is no electricity in the trailers. No source of heat. There are extra blankets available. But just as you would be camping in a tent or isolated cabin there is no source of heat, we suggest you come prepared with warm pajamas, even a beanie for your head. In the Glamping Central area and bathroom facilities there is always hot water and coffee with toaster oven and cooking area.
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OrangeRay~Three Rivers
2 sites · Lodging1 acre · Three Rivers, CAOrangeRay, home of Pixie's Place Animal Sanctuary & Hospice was founded in 2007, when I left L.A. for the forest by the river to create, and to expand my shamanic pursuits. Being that Three Rivers was home to the socialist Kaweah Colony in the 1800's; which helped in the founding of Sequoia National Park; the area is rich in history. Poet John Muir was enchanted and inspired by this area; Walt Disney fell under her spell as well when he envisioned a "Swiss Chalet" style resort which never came to fruition. The water wars of California began right here; gold rush...right here!"Kaweah" is the name given by the Indians for the sound the Crow makes.Three Rivers literally sits on slabs of quartz crystal, making rock hunting superb!As an energy practitioner, the quartz heightens the healing process; as well as creating an energy vortex.My property sits on an area that was once an Indian village, and then the school house for the children of the pioneers.There was a huge Hare Krishna Colony up here in the 60-70's.As a photographer and filmmaker, the lighting up here is amazing! The night skies literally pulsate with their celestial canopy. A great spot to sky watch as well!
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Halfway between Reno and Las Vegas, Tonopah is often a stopping point between the two cities, though it has plenty to appeal to history buffs and outdoor adventurers. Explore mining history at the “Queen of the Silver Camps” or go rockhounding. Hiking, biking, and off-roading are also popular, with the singing sand dunes of Crescent Dunes and three wilderness areas of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest nearby. Tonopah is also home to some of the darkest night skies in the country. Campers can find overnight options at in-town RV parks, developed Forest Service campgrounds, and primitive, dispersed, and backcountry options nearby.
Where to Go
Tonopah and Vicinity
With full hookup and pull-through sites for big rigs, as well as access to the largest casino in town, Tonopah Station is one of the top choices for RV camping in town, though several small RV parks can also be found within city limits. South of town, campers can find dispersed camping on BLM land near the BLM office. To the east, Saulsbury West Rest Area offers space for RVs. OHV riders should head north to the Crescent Dunes, also known as the Tonopah Dunes, for primitive camping around the dunes.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Head north from Tonopah to access the rugged terrain of the Alta-Toquima, Arc Dome, and Table Mountain Wilderness areas of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and central Nevada’s highest peak, Mt. Jefferson. Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, off-roading, and fishing. Four seasonal developed forest service campgrounds can be found in the area, including Pine Creek, Peavine Creek, Barley Creek, and Belmont. Also nearby are the ghost towns of Belmont and Manhattan.
Walker Lake and Inyo National Forest
For water recreation, campers should head northwest to Walker Lake, the remnant of the ancient Lake Lahontan that used to cover western Nevada and eastern California. Fishing, swimming, water skiing, and speed boat races are popular here. Camping options can be found at Speedboat Beach north of Hawthorne. Campers can also head west for hot springs near Benton, ancient bristlecones, and the White Mountains Wilderness of Inyo National Forest.
When to go
Spring and fall offer the most pleasant weather for outdoor activities, including off-roading the Crescent Dunes. Visit at the end of May for Jim Butler Days, which celebrates Tonopah’s founder with a big fair, parades, and celebrations, August for the family-friendly Tonopah Arts Festival, and June to October for monthly star parties. Winters can be cold, when temperatures can dip below freezing.
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