Reservoir views and 3-bar AT&T 5G signal make Illipah Reservoir Recreational Area an unusual find on BLM land in central Nevada. The site sits at the end of a mile-plus dirt road that reviewers report is well-packed and manageable in a 2WD vehicle during dry conditions. Vault toilets, grills, and picnic tables are on-site. Campers looking at camping near Ruth will find this one of the more amenity-complete dispersed options in the area, well-suited to those who want reservoir access without generator noise from neighboring rigs.
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Map & DirectionsIllipah Reservoir Recreational Area is located in Nevada near Ruth
Coordinates
39.33405818 N
115.3923449 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/4/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 8/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Illipah Reservoir Recreational Area needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 47 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 52 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 4 hrs 8 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 4 hrs 13 min from Provo, UT
