The Little A'Le'Inn sits along Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway in Rachel, a town of roughly 37 residents that feels genuinely remote. This private campground operates as part of the alien-themed restaurant and gift shop complex, offering both RV hookups and dispersed camping options. The desert location puts campers squarely in Area 51 territory, where UFO enthusiasts gather and alien-themed memorabilia fills the gift shop.
RV sites accommodate large rigs with 30-amp electric and water hookups available, though some reviewers note the hookup spots are limited in number. The campground also allows dispersed camping across from the main facility, where campers can set up on flat ground for free when the main hookups aren't operational. Access involves rough roads that can challenge some vehicles, and bathroom facilities are only accessible during the restaurant's operating hours.
The on-site cafe serves breakfast and drinks, with staff described as friendly by multiple visitors. Andi F. calls it "seriously worth a detour such a amazing place." The restaurant closes seasonally and may have limited hours, so calling ahead helps avoid disappointment. Campers looking for additional overnight options can check Area 51 Stake Out - Dreamland Camp nearby.
At $10-25 per night, this campground serves as a functional overnight stop for travelers crossing Nevada's high desert, particularly those interested in the Area 51 mystique.
Description
Back in 1990 we decided to aspire to the surrounding area and embrace what this town of Rachel was really all about during this period in history. Thus the name of the Little A'Le'Inn was born. Some believe the name to sound like an inn that serves ale (ale inn), while others believe it to mean alien. We leave this up to you to decide. We like the sounds of both. There are so many memories, so many wonderful people, and so many good times that have been had here in our little establishment. Thank you all for what you have allowed us to do here. This has been my life's dream. Some of those who have shared this dream have passed on and will be remembered forever each and everyday as we pass through the Little A'Le'Inn's front doorway on our way ...... to serve you. Look up as the truth lies there. Always keep your eyes to the skies whenever you can. You just never know when that special event will happen. At those times there may be no answers, leaving you only to wonder what just happened or what you saw, and having to ask more questions... getting no answers. Life is a mystery, enjoy the ride. The events and unidentified flying objects we see and only hear at times in this area often leave us shaking our heads. The unknown is what we live for. The times when logic escapes us and the knowledge of things to come are before us. We welcome it all. RV space RV space with water and electrical standard RV type 30 amp power hookups. Note: We do not have a hook up or dump tank for waste materials.
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Map & DirectionsLittle A’Le’Inn is located in Nevada near Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Coordinates
37.6470369 N
115.74585336 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 10 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hrs 44 min from St. George, UT
- 7 hrs 7 min from Visalia, CA
- 7 hrs 37 min from Fresno, CA
