Middlegate Station operates as an overnight parking area along US Highway 50 in central Nevada, positioned between Fallon and Austin on what locals call "The Loneliest Road in America." This drive-in facility serves travelers crossing the remote stretch of desert highway where services remain sparse for dozens of miles in either direction.
The station functions primarily as a fuel and supply stop with overnight parking available for RVs and other vehicles. Campers typically use this location as a practical waypoint rather than a destination, given the limited amenities and roadside setting. BLM Dispersed near Middlegate (Old Gabbs Valley Road) sits less than two miles south for those seeking a more traditional camping experience away from highway traffic.
Description
Check-in at the restaurant before staying overnight.
Map & DirectionsMiddlegate Station is located in Nevada near Fallon
Coordinates
39.28729411 N
118.0260206 W
OVERNIGHT PARKING
Overnight parking includes places that allow free one-night stays. Always confirm with local managers at commercial establishments. Please respect any posted overnight regulations.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Reno, NV
- 1 hr 44 min from Carson City, NV
- 3 hrs 36 min from Sacramento, CA
- 5 hrs 13 min from Merced, CA

