Dispersed-camping regions in Nevada
Hand-curated zones inside Nevada that concentrate the highest-quality dispersed and free camping. Each region page lists the federal and state managers, named pull-outs, the practical camping season, and the elevation band that controls almost everything else.
May–October · 5,500–8,500 ft
Great Basin (Central NV)
Managers: BLM Battle Mountain & Ely Districts
Areas: Toiyabe Crest road, Reese River Valley, Pony Express Road…
Read region brief →June–October · 6,000–9,000 ft
Ruby & East Humboldt
Managers: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Areas: Lamoille Canyon, Harrison Pass road, Angel Lake corridor…
Read region brief →October–April · 2,500–7,500 ft
Red Rock & Mojave Edge
Managers: BLM Las Vegas & Pahrump Field Offices
Areas: Lovell Canyon Road, Cold Creek Road, Christmas Tree Pass…
Read region brief →April–June, September–October · 3,800–6,500 ft
Black Rock & High Rock
Managers: BLM Winnemucca District; Black Rock Desert NCA
Areas: Soldier Meadows Road, Trego Hot Springs area, High Rock Canyon…
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