Best Dispersed Camping near Doyle, CA
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Doyle, California (20)
1. Fort Sage Off Highway Vehicle Area
6 Reviews•29 Photos•110 SavesDoyle, California- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
2. Moon Rocks Camp
2 Reviews•10 Photos•41 SavesSun Valley, Nevada- Pets
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
3. Big Dog Valley
4 Reviews•16 Photos•99 SavesVerdi, NevadaThere is no "campground here" Please be aware most of the Dog / Sardine Valley is private property and a working ranch. The places near the valley floor with picnic tables - those are sheep camps. The places with firepits, also sheep camps. Please respect private property and make sure you are camping in the BLM / USDA lands that rim the valley. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Dog Valley provides excellent viewing of both wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Forest, meadows, and streams make up Dog Valley’s landscape, creating a cool and refreshing retreat for this popular recreation area. Dog Valley is also home to two rare plant species, Dog Valley ivesia and Webber’s ivesia. Dog Valley ivesia can only be found in Dog Valley. Other attractions include wildlife viewing and the Crystal Peak Mine, a popular spot for crystal-hounds. Dog Valley offers a variety of opportunities to view wildflowers in the Jeffery pine forests and meadows. As you enter Dog Valley from Verdi, you will see the recovery from the 1994 Crystal Fire with displays of mahala mat, silvery lupine, and chokecherry. Explore the openings in the forest with extensive displays of mule’s ear, balsamroot, buckwheats, paintbrushes, yampah, bitterbrush, bare-stem desert parsley, and manzanita. Walking around, it is easy to enjoy the smaller, less visible flowers, including collomia, prairie star flower, and blue-eyed Mary. Wetter areas have displays of shooting stars, delphinium, and Rydberg’s penstemon. Best Viewing Times: The best time to visit is June and July. Safety First: Creeks and streams can cross the road. Be careful when crossing water and watch for washed-out portions of the road. The road can be very muddy. California OHV registration is required for all vehicles. Campfire permits are also required in California and can be obtained from the Carson District Office or the campground host.
- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
4. Peavine Road Dispersed Camping
4 Reviews•3 Photos•16 SavesReno, Nevada- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
5. BLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed
5 Reviews•7 Photos•40 SavesSparks, Nevada- Pets
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
7. Antelope Mountain Dispersed Camp
2 Reviews•3 Photos•3 SavesSusanville, CaliforniaCamping is allowed throughout the recreation area, however all vehicles must remain on designated routes and trails. The trailheads afford level parking, bbq's, fire pits, picnic tables and vault toilets.
Camping near springs or guzzlers will prevent wildlife from using the water source. To ensure you do not displace wildlife and livestock camp at least 300 yards from any water source. Camping is not allowed within the Doyle Wildlife Area.
No potable water is available within the recreation area.
Camping is limited to 14 days.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
9. CA-139 Pull Off Area
1 Review•5 Photos•11 SavesSusanville, California- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
10. BLM Land near Pyramid Lake - Dispersed Camping
1 Review•8 PhotosNixon, Nevada- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Recent Dispersed Reviews near Doyle, California
26 Reviews of 20 Doyle Campgrounds
Precarious J.
Traveler
BLM Land near Pyramid Lake - Dispersed Camping
The closest accessible blm near Pyramid Lake.
The pin is the starting point of blm land in that area. There is at least one drivable pathway deeper into blm land. I think more. I'll find out tomorrow. I was driving around trying to find access to blm land and found it. I used a public lands app to verify it is blm. The boundary barley crossed over 447. A perfect access point to blm land. My cell service was bad. I use boost mobile, but I've heard Verizon isn't very good in the area as well. If it works for you it's convenient.
ron R.
Ranger
Peavine Road Dispersed Camping
Complete trash dump
It's sad where we have this public land to camp on and people just dump tons and tons of trash and abandoned cars and demolished cars on the property would not recommend going. There's some more BLM land about 15 to 20 minutes north on Red Rock road.
Laura M.
Legend
East of Pyramid Lake
Great boondocking
This place is everything we look for when boondocking. It's quiet, open, easy to get to with our class c, flat(ish), cell service, and places to hike/walk around. There was nobody else around when we stayed here for 2 nights in May.
The road is nearby but barely visible and you can hardly hear the cars. The rocks (tufas) are really neat and fun to climb.
There's absolutely no shade so the sun makes it feel hotter than it is. And the wind comes through somewhat unpredictably so we couldn't keep our awning out.
It's surprisingly clean, I mean there's some trash which is to be expected, but not huge amounts of it.
There are a couple of little narrow roads you can take to find a more secluded spot, but I wouldn't attempt it unless your vehicle can handle it. There are a couple of random big dips to get past, and really there aren't very many camping opportunities past the big giant open area by the rocks. The big main area is huge and would easily fit several campers.
Great place to boondock!
- EEmily R.Traveler
Dog Valley
Our favorite !
Dog Valley is a special place where we come to boondock. It’s quite and has a great creek. People come out here to camp, ride atvs, side by sides, dirt bikes, or off road. People target practice a lot and the ranger is very nice.
- TTyler B.
Guide
Antelope Mountain Dispersed Camp
Basic primitive cell service
Not a bad place to spend a night or two primitive camping
Joey P.Traveler
Big Dog Valley
Might be in the process of being decommissioned
Rudimentary campsites, no fire rings or tables at any of the campsites. The cement pullouts are still there. I’ve been up in that area a lot in the past three years and the gate that is at the opening is open sometimes and closed and locked at other times. Not really sure what’s going on with the site. On a brighter note the snowflowers were going off earlier this season!
Genevieve R.Guide
Moon Rocks Camp
Beautiful! Easy access.
I live nearby, so my family and I went for the day. We left just before sunset. It's gorgeous here. The dirt road is pretty good and not difficult for my Jeep Trailhawk 4x4. There were about 3 other groups. We were there on a Thursday. We walked around the whole area where the rocks were. The campsite overlooks a valley where there is an airport. We saw a couple of paragliders. On the way in from Reno, it's very easy to find. I would love to stay here in my travel trailer. There were some huge rigs out there. All of those people had dune buggies, but nobody was driving around on the rocks when we were there. There are no amenities at all. There is just a big clearing for campers. We took our dog. She had fun.
Daisee Mae S.Legend
CA-139 Pull Off Area
Somewhere to Rest
This is literally right off the highway, it might be hard to spot unless someone else is there.
The roads to the spots are a little rutted, no low profile vehicles, but it’s easy to access.
There is no name to this place, and the bulletin board has zero information.
Possibly 5-6 spaces. The most people that was here any given night were just stopping for a place to rest for the night.
No bathrooms, trash or water. One of the locals said there is a junk yard you can walk to from here but we never found it.
Traffic noise dies down around 10/11PM. Unless the occasional driver is honking at absolutely nothing, it’s pretty quiet.
We heard gunshots around 9PM that lasted for about an hour. Seems the people around here hunt at night.
Definitely just a place to rest or gather yourself for a couple of days. I’m not sure about the amount of time you can stay here. But hey, it’s free!
Anna B.GuideMoon Rocks Camp
Camping on Mars
(September 28th, 2023) Got here after dark and found an empty clearing to park in for the night. The moon and the stars were so bright, it felt like we were on another planet. Got to explore the area in the morning, such a cool spot! Very quiet when we were there.
Heather H.
ScoutPeavine Road Dispersed Camping
Better than a $90/night casino parking lot!
Feels weird driving in, but there are some pull offs that have good views of the valley. Very open. Lots of trash and casings, but was quiet and felt safe. Good place to pull over if you are in the Reno area and just need to sleep.
- Genevieve R.Guide
Peavine Road Dispersed Camping
Lots of trash and shells
I live 10 minutes away, so I checked it out. It's sketchy driving in with a lot of trailers and cars along the road closer to the main road. There may or may nor have been people in them. We didn't see people walking around except one guy who was walking his dog on the dirt road and another guy nearby with a table next to his car. Maybe he was flying a drone. The dirt road was very rutted in a few areas. No big deal, but I was in my Jeep Trailhawk 4x4. I didn't have my trailer with me. The view of the city is great, but that's it. The area to pull off is not that big, so I think it would be crowded with more than 2 other trailers. It wasn't windy at all when we were there, but I'm sure it could be because it can be very windy in this area. I wouldn't stay here unless I absolutely had to for the night. I did hear gunshots in the distance. We only stayed a few minutes to take a few pictures. No amenities like fire rings or tables.
- AAngie l A.Scout
Peavine Road Dispersed Camping
Don’t recommend
Trash everywhere, homeless camps, didn’t feel safe but I only drove a half mile in and turned around.
Jake H.GuideBig Dog Valley
Quick Escape
Dog Valley is my favorite quick escape from town. There are so many places to explore that it doesn't get old.
- Amy R.Scout
Big Dog Valley
awesome view
didn't want to leave! road narrow and rocky but I have seen worse
Matt S.ScoutBig Dog Valley
Classic spot
Really great spots for quick close camp trip.
Paxton B.ScoutMerrill Valley Dispersed Camp
The road is terrible
Not really sure if we camped in the right spot. It isn’t great, but it got the job done to just crash for a night. Felt like we were in a construction zone
Corey H.Traveler
BLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed
Decent place to sleep for the night
Tucked off, dirt road with enough seclusion and privacy to feel comfortable at night. Be forewarned that the road is super rough and you will definitely need a car with more clearance to get up it. There is a little pull out before you get to where the directions take you that is perfectly cool to camp. I wouldn’t go all the way up that little stretch of road past the water tanks unless you have a 4x4. The pullout also has a portajohn and sink if needed.
One thing to note! There are many joggers and bikers that go up this road pretty much as soon as the sun goes over the hill (about 6 in July) so just be aware of that when camping here. I wasn’t bothered by anyone and I had about 4 people pass by my car this morning.
Sage P.TravelerBLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed
Bad vibes, good views
Did the trick for a night. There was one man with two rv’s there during our visit that gave us pretty bad vibes. Couldn’t go much further up the hill in our 2-wheel drive vehicle. All in all, it’s a gravel lot and road, good views, cool spot.
Ray R.ScoutBLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed
right off housing development that's expanding fast
Not such a good place. Housing construction getting very close. Lots of local foot traffic. Didn't feel comfortable here, almost felt as I was intruding. It does beat driving around aimlessly searching for a spit, plus its rather close to freeway. You have to leave somewhat early. Lots of joggers and mountain bikers. It has been trashed in the past so left lots of bad tastes in folks.
- MMelissa B.Scout
BLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed
One of my favorite spots
I love the quietness of this spot and the view is wonderful! The only thing I don’t like is that they took the port-a-potty out, quite possibly for the cold season.
- ron R.Ranger
BLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed
Not easily accessible
The two closest roads coming in from the West are blocked off and labeled no unauthorized vehicles. This is due to the construction of the new neighborhoods and they probably annexed the area. You could probably access it from the East but I have no idea how many miles it would be in from where you would come in.
- SShawn B.Scout
East of Pyramid Lake
Middle of nowhere
Tried to go to the school bus thing but road got too technical so camped out near a mine, epic!
- JJoe K.Guide
East of Pyramid Lake
BLM land east of Pyramid Lake
So quiet and peaceful. Nobody else was here but me. Barely hear minimal traffic from the road. Sadly an overcast while I stayed one night, but I got to see the last full moon, winter moon, of the year rise from behind the mountain ridge in the north. Looked like the sun rising. I will be returning to star gaze on clear skies. Oh yeah, definitely weird rock formations to check out.
- JJoe K.Guide
BLM next to Truckee River, in Mustang
Good in a pinch.
Just off of 80 @ the Mustang exit, east bound side. Industrial area, so trucks going by, mostly during the day, but occasionally throughout the night. Good, clean spot to rest for a night. Adjacent to the river
- SShawn M.Traveler
Bowman Lake Dispersed
Lake side Campsites
If you are looking to be near the water and no service, this is perfect. The rough road in I believe must keep some folks out but the lake is amazing.
Chris N.GuideBowman Lake Dispersed
Great Late Spring Escape
This place was a slice of heaven, but only accessible by way of 4 x 4 with decent clearance. The trail will take you off road for quite some time , but it's well with the adventure. Traction boards and a winch could help you through unexpected obstacles and are recommended to have on hand, but you most likely won't need them. No running water, but there are restroom buildings, fire rings and bear boxes to use. Mosquitoes are abundant here. Don't forget your repellent. The lake is gorgeous, a great fishery, and there are plenty of inspirational views and solitude to be had.
Guide to Doyle
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Doyle, California, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. This area offers a variety of spots that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and solitude.
Top Activities While Free Camping Near Doyle
- Explore the trails at Fort Sage Off Highway Vehicle Area, which is perfect for ATV and SXS riding, providing access to stunning landscapes and wildlife sightings.
- Enjoy stargazing at Moon Rocks Camp, where the clear night skies create a breathtaking view of the stars, making it feel like you're camping on another planet.
- Experience the tranquility of Big Dog Valley, known for its serene environment and opportunities for hiking and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
Tips for Free and Dispersed Camping Near Doyle, California
- When visiting Merrill Valley Dispersed Camp, be prepared for rough road conditions, as the access road can be challenging, but it leads to a peaceful camping experience.
- Always pack out what you pack in, especially at places like Peavine Road Dispersed Camping, where littering has been a concern among visitors.
- Bring your own water and supplies, as many areas, including Three Cornered Meadow, do not offer amenities like drinking water or trash disposal.
Dispersed Campers Should Check Out Fort Sage Off Highway Vehicle Area
- This area allows for campfires, making it a great spot for evening gatherings and cooking under the stars at Fort Sage Off Highway Vehicle Area.
- With no permits required, you can easily set up camp and enjoy the freedom of spontaneous outdoor adventures.
- The site is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along to enjoy the great outdoors with you.
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