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Fifteen primitive lakeside campsites are available along Upper Pahranagat Lake. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are free of charge, though a donation box is provided at the registration kiosk if you choose to make a contribution. The refuge may reserve sites for youth groups participating in a service project as part of their stay. If you'd like to organize a service project, contact the Visitor Services Specialist at 775-725-3417 ext. 101.
Several of the sites can accommodate multiple tents, camping trailers, or RVs. No electrical, water or waste treatment facilities are available. Vault toilets (no flush) are provided. Visitors may stay for a maximum of fourteen days within a 31 day period. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am. Generators are allowed, but if the generator is noisy it should be shut down overnight to respect other campers.
Fires are allowed only in provided grills and fire pits. Please do not construct rock fire rings.
$15 - $25 / night
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.
$10 - $25 / night
This recreation site provides amenities for camping and picnicking, such as restrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and shade structures. It also is a trailhead for the Silver State OHV Trail.
RV Park with full hookups, grass dog park, and adjacent to convenience store.
$50 - $65 / night
I didn't want to leave but we were running out of previsions. However before we left I hit a rather large root in the pathway and popped a tire. It is all dirt roads. I had to change a tire on a soft dirt road, it was almost impossible. We caught some sprinkles, which was awesome to escape the Las Vegas heat. The hike at sawmill was great. Not to hard. We made it to a peak. Seen horse's, lizards rabbits, and preying mantis. No amenities or water source. There is no fires allowed, stoves ok. There is a picnic area at sawmill trailhead with tables, grills and bathrooms. A few minutes walk or about 1 minute drive. I will be back. It is first come first serve there are no fees except gas and maybe a tire.
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We arrived at the campground in the early afternoon on a Friday. There was no one at the gate but we had reserved a site so we did not need to check in. Our site was ready for us so we quickly set up camp. Our site was #16. It was spacious and clean. The views from the windows were great. The sites are a little close to each other but not too close. Our site was an end site so we had plenty of private space. We had electric and water hookups. All worked well. The bathrooms at the campground were clean. The showers were large and private and water pressure was good. It is a quarter for 4 minutes but it seemed to run much longer. The campground has a little free library if you want a book to read and also offers firewood for a "donation". The state park is very nice and has some nice trails to walk on. Dogs are allowed on the trails. The location of the campground was convenient for exploring the area. We did have some military jets fly over the campground on Friday evening and again on Monday. I guess they give the locals a break from their practice on the weekends. The area is beautiful and there are lots of cool places to visit especially if you like rockhounding and history. We did not have any cell service for 4 days in this area. Verizon is the only tower and we have T-mobile.
I've stayed here once before and wanted to stay again and found no open spots. The camp host Marian found me a great spot. She is the best 😁
Fun little spot for the night right off the 93. BLM land. You can see two distinct rock croppings off the highway. Turn down a dirt road and then right on the first turn off. There are two or three areas where you can camp. Probably not the best for long term, but great for a night and pretty secluded. The back drop of the rocks makes it feel even more remote. I had good Verizon cell service. You don’t really hear the noise from the highway. About a mile off the highway. Good soft dirt. 
Arrived late afternoon and the cafe was closed which was understandable. We were looking to stay the night and a kind gentleman said we could do some dispersed camping opposite the cafe for free! Their hookups weren’t on because the tills were off but we were just happy to be in the area. Would go back! Lovely flat space and great scenery
We had planned to stay the night here as a mid point stop between Bryce Canyon and Mono Lake. Pulled in and every space was open. But the vibe was sketchy. Toilet paper and trash everywhere. Close to the road and minimal privacy. Despite being tired of the road we decided to push on for another 4-5 hours. I would only consider this if you were simply too exhausted to go further. Then I’d lock the doors and sleep lightly…
Stopped here short of intended destination due to lateness of the hour and long drive. Great sites along the lake with tables and fire rings and fireplaces. Able to set up in one of the RV sites next to the water. Bike trails available, boating allowed but no swimming. Visitor center is nearby. Reasonable temps. Proximity of water does mean bugs of all kinds(gnats, nozzles, dragonflies etc.) 8 person occupancy. Only downside is proximity to the highway but not as heavily trafficked as it could be.
I have stayed at this campground a couple of times now on my way to/from Las Vegas. The lake is so pretty. Plentiful wildlife. A great 3.1 mile loop around the lake to shake out the legs. Camp hosts are friendly and helpful. Pit toilets are clean. The only drawback is the highway noise. Trucks/traffic noise all night.
There is so much hwy traffic that it makes it hard to sleep.
Staff approach you unfriendly and confrontational before they even get a chance to understand what you are doing. We were sitting in the shade of a tree in the next camp spot as there was zero shade in ours and instead of understanding or having any conversation the staff approached us like we were criminals. We were barely encroaching on the next camp and were literally just sitting in the shade getting relief from a blazing hot day, with no shade in our camp spot. And staff came at us aggressively and acusaltional. Two female campers, sitting quietly reading books in their shade. Camp spot #15 requires a HC plaque and we were watching everyone who came by to see if they were HC at which time we would happily move out of the shade of the tree separating the two camps. But the staff made us feel so uncomfortable and so not understanding or people friendly that we couldn't even talk to him nor have a conversation about it.
No campfire pit in #14 as well and #15 had no one all weekend, What a waste.
Beautiful place to stay. Even though it’s right next to the road the mounds help buffer a bit. The lake & wildlife in amazing. We will definitely stay here again.
This is an OK spot to stop on your way through going north or south, but probably not the best place to stay for more than a day or two. The people are extremely accommodating, and the spots are easy to get in and out of. The price is great for what you get and the Wi-Fi it’s just fine. There is a grocery store right next-door and a gas station but that’s about it. I couldn’t get any network connection through my cell phone, so it was a good thing we had Wi-Fi. The owners are extremely friendly and accommodating. 
For in town, it’s superb! Beautiful views, little to do and the store is expensive.
The Rangers were very helpful in telling us some of the secret spots as well.
Things to do and hiking the area is a must!
Definitely stop here for a night or two!
We didn’t stay in the Primitive camping because it was $15 a night. We ended up staying on the road in a pull-off section.
The road was flooded and in very bad shape. The site was very spacious.
There looked to be a Pull-behind in one area with no vehicle. A resident i presume.
The mountain view was spectacular. Very cold as it snowed the day we decided to set up.
We heard a coyote just outside our camper around 3am. It’s howls echoed throughout the range.
Right next to a railroad track. There is no crossing so the trains don’t blow their whistles through there. We are used to trains as we have a home along the Mississippi river and about 10 yards away from BNSF railway. Felt like home.
I would come back for sure, in warmer months.
This is BLM land and we did not stay at the campground but on a level spot a few miles away. The camp has nice sites and shade structures. We saw quite a few wild horses too! There is a lot of stuff to explore in this area, especially if you have a 4x4 or SxS. Very dark area so lots of stars. Beautiful area so please leave it nicer than you found it.
Fun, but no fishing. Lake had some kind of duck ick. Host said water will irritate your skin.
The low review is just for how hot and buggy this place was, but that’s our own fault for summer camping in the high desert. Rough drive from the east side of Mormon well road but doable. Definitely not a summer spot, we will have to give it another try in cooler months.
Clean bathrooms and nice owners
Alamo is an oasis in a otherwise long stretch of road. Park is family owned and operated, clean and neat bathrooms. Recommend and will stay again.
Stayed: 5/28/2022
Cost: FREE
Site: N/A
Vehicle: GMC Terrain
Equipment: Car
AT&T and T-Mobile: Good Service
CAMPGROUND WAS FULL- DID NOT STAY HERE– BACKUP ACROSS THE STREET
Was a nice campground, would be great to stay here.
We were on our way to Great Basin from Las Vegas and this was essentially the only option. We arrived around 9PM and the Pahranagat National Wildlife campground was full. Another review below mentioned an open space across the street that they used. It took us a minute to find it, but the entrance is DIRECTLY across the street from the Wildlife entrance.
We were the only ones, but you can tell others had been using this place. There were plenty of tracks and fire pits. It felt a little weird being there alone, but this did the trick when there isn’t anything else for miles and miles. See video to get an idea of the layout.
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We arrived late afternoon to set up camp, we used the self pay station as there was not a ranger at the station and it was first come for choosing a site. We camped on the weekdays and there seemed to be plenty of open spaces. The sites had a decent amount of space between them and we didn’t feel to close to our neighbor. There is a field with some cattle across from it and was kind of nice to hear the moos from a distance! The showers were $0.25-$0.50 to use so have some quarters handy! There is a hiking and picnic area just up the road from the campsites, on the same property and it was really lovely! I also enjoyed the little book checkout station as I can never decide on which book to actually buy so I now have a book to finally read and will drop it back off the next time we visit! The rangers kept the property looking great and it is a very secluded campground, there is definitely no city light to disrupt our stargazing! Have a Tmobile and didn’t have any service. There was WiFi available for a fee.
110 miles from Tonopah, there is this little place with 30amp and water. Food is great and right outside Area 51. Seriously worth a detour such a amazing place.
This small BLM trail head campground is a hidden gem. There are a few level areas, overall most spots you can level your rig with ease. Clean volt toilets and a couple of 55 gallon trash cans, no water or dump. We were here at the end of March, it was quite and only a few campers. We stayed a week.
03/22/2022
Rode in on motorcycles and checked in at check-in station. Looked for open sites and settled on site 11, which was built upon a mound. Had to park the bikes at the bottom and carry gear to the top of the mound, which provided a partial view from the top. One of the tent pads was hidden between some bushes which was good for some partial wind coverage. After setting up camp we went for a 3-4 mile walk around the lake, didn’t see much wildlife besides a few birds. Didn’t get to use the firepit due to high winds so bed time came pretty early after dinner. The vault bathrooms were clean, not smelly at all. Unfortunately there is constant road noise from the main road being about 75 feet away from the camp sites, and numerous cars hit the rumble strips causing even more noise. Right before bed time there were two large explosions that sounded like a bomb went off right across the lake, but I think it was from the aircraft bombing range nearby. There are no trash cans on site so prepare to pack out all trash. A few mice came out shortly after sundown so keep all food away from things you don’t want chewed through, like backpacks and tents. No other animals were seen during our stay. Camp sites were clean, neighbors were quiet, but the stay was quite boring and windy. Verizon service was good, no 5G but had full bars of 4G. Able to stream videos and check email/social media if needed. There is a gas station 5 miles away that is open from 5am-9pm.
This campsite is a good spot to stay if you just need a free place to stay for the night and can sleep through road noise.
Great pitstop. Scenic canyon with mature trees. Conveniently located on the edge of town. Friendly staff. Restrooms are immaculately kept. Great tiled showers.
I stayed here in mid September on my way to Great Basin Natl Park and I couldn't have chosen a better spot. I put down my name in the registration book and drove up a mile or so up on the dirt road. I was all alone enjoying a quiet and peaceful night. There were a couple of people who camped in the area where the registration book and informational leaflets are, but I honestly would recommend going a further out if you want to enjoy the solitude.
It’s operated by BLM so it off grid and dispersed. Make sure you bring supplies. If you bike or have an off-road vehicle it’s a perfect spot.
Camping spots are way to close to eachother and the hwy is right next to the camp sites. Other then that it's a beautiful area.
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