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Miss Kathy's Short Branch
Hosted by Zachary · Crystal, Nevada
2 guests max · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Best Hipcamps in Nevada
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
Near Death Valley National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Ash Meadows NWR Visitors Center.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
What to expect
Cabin
2 guests max
Toilet available
Pets allowed
No campfires
Potable water available
Showers available
Bins available
Picnic table present
Wifi available
Laundry present
Cooking equipment absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
During your trip
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
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Lodging
1 site
Miss Kathy’s Bunkhouse Room
100%
(7)Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
Reviews
94% Recommend52 ratings · 50 reviews
The campsite offers a peaceful and secluded desert retreat, perfect for those looking to explore the nearby Death Valley. Guests appreciate the clean and modest accommodations, complete with attached bathrooms, making it a comfortable stay. Host Zachary is noted for being helpful and easy to reach, adding to the seamless experience. While some mention the drive to Death Valley is longer than expected, the stunning sunrises and sunsets make the location worthwhile.
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Recommends
· September 2026
Great secluded location near death valley. Loved the room. Thank you ❤️
Recommends
· September 2026
Highly recommend for rustic getaway
Great cozy spot to get away from the noise and enjoy a quiet stay in between the mountains! The host Zachary was very communicative, friendly and made sure I had everything I needed for my stay. The room was spacious for one to two with cute western decor, and even included a table, tv and refrigerator. The room has an ac unit inside as well as a shower with hot and cold water. Each room had a table and chair outside the front door to sit and enjoy the sunset.
Recommends
· June 2026
With pets
Absolutely love the short branch saloon, would definitely stay there again. Perfect spot for heading through Death Valley the next day.
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· June 2026
If you are looking for a quiet out of the way place to stay this place is it!! The room was clean with everything you need. Great price as well. I would definitely stay here again!!!
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· April 2026
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful desert retreat. Zachary was incredibly helpful and always easy to reach, which made the whole experience seamless. The location is surrounded by the desert, with stunning sunrises and sunsets. The cabins are well-equipped with their own attached bathrooms, which was a great touch for comfort. Highly recommended!!
Recommends
· March 2026
Quiet lovely spot. Great host. I recommend it highly
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· February 2026
Best host we’ve ever had
15 ft travel trailer
This is a diamond in the rough. Nothing fancy, but all of our needs were met, plus, plus. Zachary has owned Miss Kathy’s for about a year and while the campground is being spruced up, we found Zachary to be the he most gracious host we have ever had. Miss Kathy’s is centrally located between Death Valley, Ash Meadow National Wildlife Refuge and Red Rock Canyon. This dark sky area was great for star gazing. We would definitely book here again.
Recommends
· January 2026
Pahrump Pa Pum - What a Great Stay!
24 ft travel trailer · With pets
This is a great spot in a secluded tiny town in the middle of the desert. I can’t say anything negative about our stay. We enjoyed seeing the nearby Ash Meadows nature preserve just after the New Year. We saw the endangered Pupfish at the Point of Rock’s site! Zanchary’s place is the closest we could get to explore the nature preserve. His place is well kept, and he was a great host. We booked one of the rv sites, and had everything we needed. We are looking forward to coming back someday! Campers beware, there is no gas station or store in town. We cut it uncomfortably close to get to Pahrump, which is just over 20 miles from the site, and we had a full tank in Vegas. If you’re pulling a rig, make sure you are filled up before you get too far into the desert. Gas options are very limited! My Jeep gets 10mpg pulling a trailer, so I was sweating it.
Recommends
· December 2025
30 ft Class A
Zachary was super accommodating! Neat location not too far from Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge!
Recommends
· November 2025
With pets
Zachary was great! Pleasure to chat with. Room was modest and very clean. Perfect for a stay when exploring the surrounding area!
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· November 2025
Quirky and close to death valley
It was nice to have a bed, shower and water so close to Death Valley, although not as short a drive as Google Maps shows. The place is quirky with a hilarious backstory. Best of luck to the family trying to bring the historic saloon back to life.
Recommends
· October 2025
True Nevada
21 ft travel trailer
Zachary is a helpful host and answers any questions you might have. We stayed three nights and visited Tecopa, Shoshone, China Ranch Date Farm, and Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. The site is basic and safe.
Recommends
· September 2025
Old saloon property under the stars
24 ft campervan · With pets
Great stopover spot! Very interesting to learn about the history of the saloon. We enjoyed the remote nature of this spot, had one of the most star filled skies I’ve ever seen! Zachary was a responsive and friendly host. We had everything we needed for a great night.
Highly recommended for adventurous history oriented travelers!
Recommends
· September 2025
Catching the Sun
It was exactly what I needed and expected. Zachary was easy to communicate with and seemed eager to help if needed. I would stop there again if in the area. Beautiful sunset and sunrise spot.
Recommends
· August 2025
Great stop off point for an RV
19 ft Class A · With kids
Ideal spot for a stop off towards Las Vegas. Facilities as described and Zachary's communication was ideal, replying to any queries very quickly.
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· June 2025
Quiet location with all amenities
22 ft Class B
The host was very responsive to our messages. Even though he could not be there in person, he gave us all the necessary directions so we were able to settle quickly. The location is very quiet. Depending on where you are coming from, Google maps might take you through an unpaved road to get there. However, there is a paved road passing through the city of Crystal. The place was extremely quiet.
Recommends
· June 2025
13 ft travel trailer
Nice, quiet, small community. Zach is a great host, really helped me out on an issue. Enjoyed my time there,
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· May 2025
Love it 😍
20 ft campervan · With pets
It was very easy to find and Zachary and his family are locals & amazing 😁
I was there when a wind storm came through and event with the crazy winds I get to see the flower moon & reenergize. My pups had some free run time in the morning 🥰 What more can you ask for ✌️🫶🕯️
Recommends
· May 2025
26 ft travel trailer · With pets
Very nice time there, very quiet and peaceful. If in the area again, I would stay a 2nd time.
Recommends
· April 2025
30 ft Class C
Very nice, small campground, far away from civilisation. Very nice host. Would stay there again.
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· March 2025
Near Death Valley NP
30 ft travel trailer
Great location to get away from the hustle and bustle of an RV park and still have full hook-ups! Kathy was a great host and very responsive. Can’t wait for the saloon to reopen.
Recommends
· March 2025
21 ft travel trailer
Very cute, quiet spot behind the saloon! We enjoyed our stay, and hope to make it back sometime.
Recommends
· December 2024
27 ft travel trailer
Very private! The host was friendly! Dogs love the freedom it offers.
Recommends
· October 2024
30 ft Class C
Great people. Amazing history of saloon. All around great stay and would highly recommend!
Not recommend
· October 2024
19 ft campervan
Not as advertised. The saloon is burnt down and still remains in despair. There was no one around and we didn’t feel safe so left and stayed elsewhere.
Recommends
· April 2024
16 ft car
Nice basic spot with power and water for our car camp. We enjoyed dinner in the mild evening temperature (April) with view of distant mountains. Would stop again if in the area.
Recommends
· April 2024
17 ft pop-up camper
Quiet spot and everything worked. Hope the Short Branch is able to open in the future. Thanks Kathy
Recommends
· August 2023
Excellent easy parking
23 ft travel trailer
It was all clean. Nice! They even had somebody there that helped me out a little bit. It was a nice place to stay. Thank you
Recommends
· September 2022
30 ft travel trailer · With pets
Kathy is a great host. sunsets were beautiful. evenings were pleasant with cool breezes blowing. When she finishes her renovations the saloon will add greatly to the southwest charm.
Not recommend
· August 2022
Tent
The saloon itself was half burned to the ground and there was this abandoned trailerpark in the back, it felt very unsafe to me, i ended up staying the night somewhere else...
Maybe it was nothing and i'm just paranoid. Anyways not a place where I'd want to stay the night in my tent.
There were both water and electricity though, so that works out and the desert sunset looks very cool!
Location
Crystal, Nye County, Nevada, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Zachary R.
Joined in March 2020Response rate: 100%
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