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Mtn City Fishing Hunting camping

Hosted by Cristina · Owyhee, Nevada

16 guests max

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TThank you for checking out Willow Retreat – Mountain City Camping, Fishing & Hunting Retreat! Welcome to one of northern Nevada's best-kept secrets. Willow Retreat is located just 16 miles south of the Idaho border in the quiet historic town of Mountain City, surrounded by thousands of acres of BLM land and the nearby Duck Valley Reservation. If you're looking to unplug, enjoy the outdoors, and experience true peace and quiet, you've found it. The property sits directly on the beautiful Owyhee River with nearly two acres of river frontage. Because this is open range country, a barbed-wire fence helps keep cattle off the property. If you choose to cross the fence to fish along the riverbank, please do so at your own risk and leave the fence exactly as you found it. Fishing here can be excellent! Rainbow trout are commonly caught right from the property, and nearby reservoirs offer even more opportunities for anglers. Bring your favorite bait—worms are always a great choice, and the locals even swear by bacon! Hunters love this area because it provides easy access to public land in both Nevada and Idaho. Depending on the season, you'll find opportunities for deer, elk, antelope, ducks, upland birds, and more. The surrounding roads and trails also make this a popular destination for ATV riders, off-road enthusiasts, photographers, bird watchers, and anyone who enjoys exploring wide-open country. Mountain City itself has a fascinating history. Once a thriving mining community during Nevada's copper and silver boom, many of the original buildings and mining remnants can still be seen today. Exploring the old town, abandoned structures, and nearby mining areas offers a unique glimpse into Nevada's past while providing endless opportunities for hiking and photography. One of the unique features of our property is the historic jail building located on-site. We're currently restoring this piece of local history and hope to offer it as a unique Airbnb stay in the future. Stay tuned! The campsite offers plenty of level ground for multiple RVs or campers, making it perfect for families or groups traveling together. For your convenience, we provide an electrical outlet, Wi-Fi, and a picnic table. While you'll have internet access at the campsite, cell service and Wi-Fi become very limited once you leave the immediate area, so plan accordingly. Just next door is the local bar, a favorite gathering place for residents and visitors alike. Don't let the simple exterior fool you—inside you'll find friendly people, cold drinks, and great food during the warmer months. If Rex is cooking, be sure to try the famous Rex Burger! Need groceries, fuel, or supplies? The Duck Valley Reservation, about 15 minutes north, has a grocery store, Ace Hardware, gas station, and health clinic. Elko is approximately 90 minutes away, while Boise is about a 2½-hour drive. Nearby fishing destinations include Wild Horse Reservoir, Sheep Creek Reservoir, Dry Creek Reservoir, Manning Reservoir, and many other hidden gems throughout the area. Most of all, Willow Retreat is a place to slow down, relax, and enjoy nature. Listen to the river, watch for wildlife, take in the incredible night skies, and experience the kind of quiet that's becoming harder to find. We hope you'll come make memories here and enjoy this little piece of Nevada as much as we do. Have a wonderful stay, travel safely, and we look forward to welcoming you back again!Beautiful river front property on Owyhee river in Mountain City, NV. Relax by the river, hike, go rock hounding or head across and right next to the property "The bridge to Nowhere" and stroll where no one is. Privacy galore! Go trout and or salmon fishing right at your front door! It's beautiful. This has been a hidden gem. The building on the property is an ole historic jail that's been sitting since early 1930's on the Owyhee River. You have access to 1.67 acres but all you need really is the river and stars. We've opened up the property, (removed the bard wire in front and cut back some willows in front of the jail house so you can get to the river and enjoy the fishing there. It's got some of the best fly fishing right there as the bridge "To no where" is in view site and mentions online that is one of the best spots for trout and salmon fishing! Yet you got it all to yourself right next door. This is also territory known as Duck Valley Indian Reservation so be prepared to see some of the most beautiful ducks that meander in the river. Keep your camera ready. They are just beautiful here with greens, blues and purple feathers. It's easy to just get lost in the sounds of mother nature here just listening to the river go by and the various birds and animals speaking. You can meander quite a ways along the river until you see a stream that runs through the property and walk cross the wooden bridge. That's all on Willow Retreats property so all okay too explore. The property ends just on the other side the wooden bridge. Here the property butts up behind the only open place in town aka as Mountain City Bar. They just demolished the standing building there and still standing a few small buildings. However, with only 10 residence in town this ole mining still remains a quite place yet a great spot for a drink if you want change of pace. You would never know it's open though but it is at 5:30PM and now the resturant for food if you want get a bite to eat too. There is even a pool table inside and nice place to go or skip it all together and pull out the propane grill if you want. We do have a table set up next to the jail house for anyone to use and right next to the hose so help yourself. The site remains secluded and hidden away with all the willows standing tall. The site is right off of 225 which is VERY quite. If you need anything like food, gas or supplies the closes place to go is at the Owyhee Ace and or Grocery Store that is 13.8 miles away. There is no cell service in the area in Mountain city but you will have access to Wifi at the site/ You may need to set-up the RV closer to the Jail house to keep the Wifi at it's best signal if that's important to you. There are many spots to pick on the site and you can go between the wooden post on property and park anywhere you see or pitch a tent or 3. The website says, 1 site for 1 tent, however, there is room for few. Lotta flat ground and grassy areas for you to choose and stay up close by the jail site works too. Wifi will likely be best by the Jail house if that's important though and you have a great view of the river there and really all around. The Sunsets are amazing looking at the river towards the meadow and nights chills quickly. Be sure to bring a jacket as evening are always brisk. Special request: Please all we ask is you do not cut any willows or burning or pull any rocks from the banks of the river. The rocks is what keeps our banks intake. You may see some bundles of willows all tied together and we ask you leave them please. We are building up bundles as slowly, cut and bundle and throw these against the walls of the banks securing them even more. There is now a picinic table to be enjoyed and move it where you please. All we ask is you put it back where it was, locked back up for the next person to use and stays secure. Enjoy the space and all that is there. The hiking is amazing all around! Across the street is Harris St and you can 4wheel up or walk up the road a few miles and there is an ole mining area there, that's collapsed and an ole home that dates back early 1900's for viewing, and ole smoke house too by the ole min too. Lots to see everywhere and explore, everywhere! With public and national lands surrounding you. Head towards Elko a couple of miles and omg, just beautiful scenery and more river and ole buildings. Enjoy!

Rig suitability

Vehicles under 45 feet allowed

Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, and campervans

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

WiFi is available on site which provides TV hookup, phone, computer needs. Otherwise no cells work out here. WiFi works best closer to the white historic jailhouse building if prefer parking closer there which also has one of the best views of the river too! Note, you will be the only renters there when using the site near the jail house.

No cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents

Electrical hookup available

Less than 30 amps. Hook up is on the side of the house on the telephone pole.

Water hookup available

On-property hookup. You will need to provide your own hose. Spiket is in front of the house.

Generators allowed

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

16 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Please bring your own firewood. Please DO NOT use any of the wood that is stacked by the porta potty. Thank you!

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. When river is high please watch your animals. River can move faster in the spring and summer months. In the Fall the water historically is low and runs slow.

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Potable water available

Spigot. Spiggot will need your hose for RV attachements, etc..

Picnic table present

Wifi available

No showers

Bathe in river or stream

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Across the street take the road, Davis and walk to the top. There is a old School and in good working conditions play ground.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 6 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

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.

RV/tent sites

1 site

Mtn City Hunter's Camp Fishing Site

100%

(5)

RV/tent site · Sleeps 16 · Vehicles under 45 ft

Beautiful river front property on Owyhee river in Mountain City, NV. Relax by the river, hike, go rock hounding or head across and right next to the property "The bridge to Nowhere" and stroll where no one is. Privacy galore! Go trout and or salmon fishing right at your front door! It's beautiful. This has been a hidden gem. The building on the property is an ole historic jail that's been sitting since early 1930's on the Owyhee River. You have access to 1.67 acres but all you need really is the river and stars. We've opened up the property, (removed the bard wire in front and cut back some willows in front of the jail house so you can get to the river and enjoy the fishing there. It's got some of the best fly fishing right there as the bridge "To no where" is in view site and mentions online that is one of the best spots for trout and salmon fishing! Yet you got it all to yourself right next door. This is also territory known as Duck Valley Indian Reservation so be prepared to see some of the most beautiful ducks that meander in the river. Keep your camera ready. They are just beautiful here with greens, blues and purple feathers. It's easy to just get lost in the sounds of mother nature here just listening to the river go by and the various birds and animals speaking. You can meander quite a ways along the river until you see a stream that runs through the property and walk cross the wooden bridge. That's all on Willow Retreats property so all okay too explore. The property ends just on the other side the wooden bridge. Here the property butts up behind the only open place in town aka as Mountain City Bar. They just demolished the standing building there and still standing a few small buildings. However, with only 10 residence in town this ole mining still remains a quite place yet a great spot for a drink if you want change of pace. You would never know it's open though but it is at 5:30PM and now the resturant for food if you want get a bite to eat too. There is even a pool table inside and nice place to go or skip it all together and pull out the propane grill if you want. We do have a table set up next to the jail house for anyone to use and right next to the hose so help yourself. The site remains secluded and hidden away with all the willows standing tall. The site is right off of 225 which is VERY quite. If you need anything like food, gas or supplies the closes place to go is at the Owyhee Ace and or Grocery Store that is 13.8 miles away. There is no cell service in the area in Mountain city but you will have access to Wifi at the site/ You may need to set-up the RV closer to the Jail house to keep the Wifi at it's best signal if that's important to you. There are many spots to pick on the site and you can go between the wooden post on property and park anywhere you see or pitch a tent or 3. The website says, 1 site for 1 tent, however, there is room for few. Lotta flat ground and grassy areas for you to choose and stay up close by the jail site works too. Wifi will likely be best by the Jail house if that's important though and you have a great view of the river there and really all around. The Sunsets are amazing looking at the river towards the meadow and nights chills quickly. Be sure to bring a jacket as evening are always brisk. Special request: Please all we ask is you do not cut any willows or burning or pull any rocks from the banks of the river. The rocks is what keeps our banks intake. You may see some bundles of willows all tied together and we ask you leave them please. We are building up bundles as slowly, cut and bundle and throw these against the walls of the banks securing them even more. There is now a picinic table to be enjoyed and move it where you please. All we ask is you put it back where it was, locked back up for the next person to use and stays secure. Enjoy the space and all that is there. The hiking is amazing all around! Across the street is Harris St and you can 4wheel up or walk up the road a few miles and there is an ole mining area there, that's collapsed and an ole home that dates back early 1900's for viewing, and ole smoke house too by the ole min too. Lots to see everywhere and explore, everywhere! With public and national lands surrounding you. Head towards Elko a couple of miles and omg, just beautiful scenery and more river and ole buildings. Enjoy!

Campfires allowed

No toilet

Potable water

Pets allowed

Electrical hookup

Water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend5 ratings · 4 reviews

Recommends

· November 2025

25 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Mtn City Hunter's Camp Fishing Site

Nice spot, quiet, was nice to have power. Make sure to confirm the WiFi details. We couldn’t connect, which is normally not a big deal, but I missed the part of the instructions on how to access the river and couldn’t log onto the app to confirm. No cell service at spot. I wound definitely recommend though. Cristina was very responsive and helpful.

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· August 2025

Private oasis

26 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Mtn City Hunter's Camp Fishing Site

Exactly as described. Multiple flat places to park our trailer. Brought a genie so we could park as close to the water as we could. Private fishing/swimming hole. So many places to explore. It was our own private oasis in the expansive desert. Christine has great communication and made sure we had everything we needed. We are already planning our next trip. Highly recommend. 10/10

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· October 2024

Hidden Gem

20 ft Class C ·

Mtn City Hunter's Camp Fishing Site

Located just off the mostly quiet main road along the owyhee river is a wonderful spot to disconnect and enjoy nature. There is power hookups and a water spigot, as well as WiFi next to the old jail building. Up closer to the jail building is a good sized picnic table as well as a bench. Down close to the river is a large fire ring for campfires. Bring a long extension cord or generator if you want to be even closer to the river and fire pit. The fishing is GREAT! I caught my personal record trout! I would come back for that alone. The stars at night were amazing, as were the sunsets across the hills. We stayed on the land for 3 days and 2 night. I would highly recommend this spot and would stay here again.

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· July 2024

21 ft pop-up camper ·

Mtn City Hunter's Camp Fishing Site

We enjoyed our stay there is lots of room and a nice river you can set up near. The views are great and the night sky is a true wonder. Stars are as big as softballs.

Location

Owyhee, Elko, Nevada, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Mtn City Fishing Hunting camping

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