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RV Park with full hookups, grass dog park, and adjacent to convenience store.
$50 - $65 / 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
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$13 / night
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.
Traveler
Hands down the nicest campground I have ever stayed at! Friendly staff, super clean and nice bathrooms,(bring quarters for the showers) RV hook ups at each space on nice lighted pedestals.
Right at the entrance to Kershaw Ryan State Park!
Super beautiful little park that has a hiking trail at the back that will take you up to some spectacular views, as well as some really cool mountain bike trails! Of which there several others in the area. If you Mountain bike, dont miss this opportunity to take advantage of these trails.
Caliente is only a few miles away, so if you forget anything, like I always do, there are places to shop. The locals couldn't be any nicer!
Dont let the name of the town fool you, it can get quite cool at night.
In short, great place and I will be back!
Guide
Good place to stop. Passed an RV Park to get here and glad we did. Large and easy to get to full hook up sites (up to 50 amp), Verizon cell coverage and pretty level.
Turn down Broadway near the Sinclair and it's past the elementary school on the left side.
Legend
Two things I love being a Nevada girl is shade for them hot days and a spotless RV site. Gravel roads and brand new bathroom that looks super new and kept up. They have small houses in case you plan to stay, full hook ups, free WiFi, pet friendly, lots of things to do nearby and laundry.
Ranger
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. 
Legend
Pretty greenery and a stream that runs through this little RV spot. Well kept with full hookups 30/50 amp, cable TV, WiFi, clean bathrooms with tub and shower, laundry facilities, Propane sales, and dump station and a corner store nearby. picnic tables and grass areas. They do take discounts so call ahead to find out.
ScoutFull hookups for $13 (plus $5 to use sewer), level sites and 4 bars on Verizon. A couple dirt bikers on nearby trails during the day, very quiet in the evening (only 2 other rigs). Not pristine; a good bit of horse dung around but it is a rodeo grounds so no surprise. Only drawback was bathrooms were closed. Would definitely stay there again.
Traveler
We needed a stop between Winnemucca and Las Vegas, and this appears to be the only RV spot along the Extraterrestrial Highway. The spots are few for hookups. The gift shop was nice for touristy stuff, and the bar/cafe served good drinks. Friendly staff. We didn’t try the food because we left too early the next morning, but the menu looks like it had a few great choices for breakfast. The town has 37 people (or something like that), so it definitely feels deserted. The alien tourist items were fun for the kids! Not a lot of entertainment beyond the statues.
GuideThe owners of this campground are the best. This campground has plenty of shade trees and is full hookups.
TravelerOwner and crew very nice and helpful. Full hookups cable wi fi. Great for passing through on way to or from home
Guide
We stopped here for lunch to check it out as a potential spot for the future. So we didn't actually camp here but we looked around, took pictures, and made a plan for our return. First thing is that since this place is free and beautiful it fills up quickly. We arrived around 11:30 am and there were spots available but they were all taken by the time we left after our lunch. However, there is another free boondocking spot across the highway near the refuge entrance, so if you arrive too late to get a spot you could camp at the boondocking spot for one night and then try to get a campsite at the refuge the next day. It was October when we were there and the weather was cool and the leaves turning. Just gorgeous scenery and the campsites are literally right next to the lake. Lots and lots of water fowl. There are nice trails around the area too but be careful at the lower parts of the refuge because hunting is allowed there. The refuge consists of two lakes and a marsh. Parts of the lakes are muddy, which is probably how the place gets it's name. There are sites big enough for RVs and sites where only tents are allowed. None have hookups but they do have picnic tables. The road noise might bother some people. And the entire park is dirt roads, not paved. Parts of the road are narrow, so caution must be taken when passing other vehicles.
RangerWe stopped in to review the campground for a future trip, pulling a 34 ft travel trailer with no problems. It’s located on a gravel road with a small portion washboard surface. Good for kayaking until October 1st. Then, closed to boating for the season. No swimming, no hookups. Fire rings available to use, but must bring your own firewood. There’s a trail at the south end of the lake. There are a few spaces for small vehicles only, but we found open choices today to fit our trailer. The highway runs along the campground, so there is road noise. We’d like to come back in a different season.
GuideThere are natural springs and the flora is gorgeous!!! The short overlook trail is absolutely stunning. Our trip was in Fall so the colors were amazing. We camped for only one night but had a good visit and plan to return since this is a very nice place. This is a small first come, first serve campground with electric hookups, restrooms, and more. Each site has a picnic table, BBQ, and fire pit. The picnic table has shade and there are trees around the campground. There are showers but I didn't use them to verify they work well or are warm. There are water spouts, for use but not to hookup. There is a dump station at the park entrance but no sewer hookups. We got the last spot in the campground, it fills up quickly and people came after us who had to leave to find another place. Lesson: arrive early in the day probably between 10am-1pm will get you a spot. The campground is at the park entrance and is 0.8 miles from the main park area where the playground, wading pool, grassy areas, and most trail heads are. That main area is also where you will find maps and the stamp to use on your Nevada state parks passport. When we came the wading pool was empty. But I guess during summer it's a nice refreshing place for children to play. There are two spots to play horse shoes and one for volleyball. The playground equipment is old but usable. Cellular service is better up at the main park area than at the campground but the campground does offer wifi for a fee. Just outside the state park is a grazing area with cows and just past that is the railroad- you may hear the train from your campsite. We liked that but I'm sure some people wouldn't. Animals in the area we saw: turkey, rabbits, kangaroo rats, frogs, and various butterflies. The camping price is$15 per night without hookups,$25 with hookups OR if you get the state park all access pass then camping is free and you just pay$10 for the hookups if you use them. Read up on the Nevada State Park website for more details.
LegendYou wouldn't think a place like this existed. The campsites are spacious and have electric and water hookups. About a 5 min walk to the main park. The park is extremely shaded and even has things for the kids. My toddler enjoyed the wadding pool!
LegendCampground Review: This lake is incredible! It is on the road to Cathedral Gorge State Park and filled with wildlife! We were there for the bird count and it took all day just to count the birds on the lake.
There are fifteen lakeside campsites are available along Upper Pahranagat Lake. Sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are free, but there is a donation box at the registration kiosk if you want to leave some support for the Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge reserved sites for our group participating in the bird count service project. So be aware that you might want to have a back up plan if the sites are full since there is no reservation channel. Several of the sites can accommodate multiple tents, camping trailers, or RVs. No electrical, water or sewage facilities are available. There are vault toilets.
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.
Non-motorized boats or boats with electric motors are permitted on Middle Marsh Unit and Lower Lake throughout the year, and on Upper Lake from February 1 through September 30. Upper Lake is closed to boating October 1-January 30. Due to fragile habitats, the use of boats, rubber rafts, or other flotation devices is not permitted on the North Marsh at any time. Watercraft must be in compliance with all applicable state and federal rules. Trailer launching is not permitted. To prevent the spread of invasive species, only car-top watercraft are permitted.
Scout
RV’s / Trailers won’t like the road out there.
TravelerThere was no one around the entire night, and for the price, it was very nice with all the hookups for $13.00. The weather was windy and stormy in the distance, which made for excellent sleeping weather and a beautiful sunset and sunrise. Some cattle were in pens not far off, but otherwise, it was vacant.
Alamo is a small Mormon town, so it felt safe even though we were the only people in the area. When it got dark, there was a quad driving in circles very close, and sometimes coming directly at us. I was a little nervous about being alone out there so I called 911, and they sent an officer out. By then, the quad had gone, but we felt safer because the officer said he would be nearby all night.
The area has a large lake and a river running through it and is very lush and green in some places. They sell fishing supplies if you feel like fishing in the middle of the desert. :-) I highly recommend it as a nice stop-over.
The Sinclair gas station has a well-stocked grocery store, but they're a dry county so if you want a beer you need to go 7 miles up to Hiko and you'll be able to buy beer and wine.
Traveler1st come. Sites 2 and 3, 4 and 5 are good for a RV ours is a class A with tow 55ft. Also at the end of campground 13, 14, 15 are back in sites for a longer rig with a roundabout to turn and get back out. Picnic table and fire pit and bbq. No services, no fees for 14 days. No Atv, etc. Vaulted toilets. No services, there is a dumpster at the turn in from highway onto Upper Lake Road. 3 miles into Alamo is gas, great little grocery store and Chester's Chicken. Pritchett RV has dump station, propane fill. Camp host actively monitors the goings at this Campground. Fishing for bass, crappie, catfish. We were here May 2021, gnats and mosquitoes but only in late evening, fun to watch the bats hunting for their dinner.
RangerAfter a long, hot, WINDY ride down the ET Highway, I was ready for a stop. I found this place via The Dyrt. A bit difficult to find the actual entrance, to the north of the camps. The Visitor Center, to the south, was closed. The camps are rather exposed, but right on the water's edge. Most were filled, as it is 'first-come' camping. I was able to share spot #3 with a big motorhome in #2. Pretty cute extremes in camping. The camp host was kind, and had no problem with me setting up a clothes line for drying my sweaty gear. Pit toilets are only at the two ends of the camping area, so plan ahead. It was about a 5-minute walk from #2, for #2. Quite a few bugs got me during the evening hours, but not too bad. Fun to watch the Mexican free-tail bats come out in the evening.
RangerAlamo 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.
TravelerArrived 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
GuideWe 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.
GuideThis campground has super small sites that are close together and offer little to no "camp privacy". I would say that this is more of an RV/trailer friendly campground than tent-friendly. There are tent pads at a couple of the sites. Each site offers fire rings, grills and covered picnic tables. There is flushable toilets and free showers available which is super nice.
The more we explored this park, the more awesome things we found. Close to the day use area, there is a horseshoe pit and a very nice volleyball court. There are a couple short hikes super close to the campground also, that offer beautiful views of the fall foliage. I highly suggest visiting this in the Fall as the colors were amazing.
Guide
It’s about a 2 and a half 3 hour drive outside of Vegas depending on how fast you’re going. If you drive past the sign, you missed it! You pull in off the highway and just pick a spot. I’ve been here 3 maybe 4 times. This is the first time I wasn’t alone, but there was enough distance between the sites that I didn’t mind it. There is a couple of fire rings and old picnic tables. No water hookups, bathrooms, or cell service. Nearest gas station is about 30 miles in either direction. The road in is a bit rocky, but not too bad.
LegendRanger Review: GCI Pod Rocker at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, near Alamo, NV.
CAMPGROUND REVIEW
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, 9 miles south of near Alamo, NV. This campground is absolutely gorgeous and FREE!! However, nothing is ever really"free," so the price you pay is tolerating the noise from the very close US 93 highway. Noise diminishes at night, as there's very little truck traffic. At the time of this writing, Interstate 15 is detoured to this highway en route to Utah(until Spring 2020). All sites are first come first serve. Each site has a picnic table, grill, fire pit, and a view of Upper Pahranagat Lake. Sites were clean& tidy in spite of no camp hosts. There are very few amenities: No water and a few scattered vault toilets. There is a handicap accessible site at the end of the long campground road with a paved stretch of sidewalk that goes to the south end of the lake. At the south end, there is a telescope for viewing wildlife and a park bench. We fished in the kayak a bit, but there were no bites. The landscaping is beautiful, with song birds always chirping. There's also a loop trail around the lake and another trail to the visitor's center.
Campground highlights: https://youtu.be/Gch2ndb3t4Y
PRODUCT REVIEW
As a ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. While camping at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, we tested the GCI Pod Rocker.
https://www.gcioutdoor.com/rockers/pod-rocker/
GCI Pod Rocker looks very sharp and is well constructed. However, it seems to be more suited for a heavier person. For a lighter person, the rocking motion takes some work, unless the chair is positioned on a downward sloping hill. Sets up quick and easy, has a little drink holder pouch, and it has nice storage case with shoulder strap.
Pod Rocker in action: https://youtu.be/MnZ4hCHwrXY
In summary, we loved camping at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, but with no water the stay was brief. However, adding this fun chair to our camping gear made our stay extra comfy!
Traveler
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.
ScoutClean place with level spots. Ryan was very accommodating and cordial! Paid $36 for the night. The Sinclair/C store was next door and very clean too.
GuideWe got in on a Thursday night right around 6:30 pm. We knew we were going to be cutting it close and in our 26 foot rig out of the 10ish spaces that could fit us (some spots are only for vans or tents) only 2 were left so we suggest getting here earlier. We found a space that was available next to another camping couple who were very kind. They were pulling a Bighorn maybe a 28 ft with slides and we both fit in spots 2 and 3 with ease. The road heading in is incredibly washboarded. Stick to the left side of the road if you want a slightly less bumpy ride. Scenery was gorgeous. Lots of shade for Nevada. Amazing view of the stars too! You are close to the highway but at night the road settles down and it was not a problem for us. Being so close to the lake be prepared to be inundated with bugs at night time if you have any lights on at all. Also, people do not seem to pick up after their pets (maybe even themselves?) as the closer you get to vegetation the more poop you’ll see alongside the grass/bushes. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. It is a donation only park and it is first come first serve! We arrived Sept 17th around 6:30 pm with only two spots left and right after we pulled in another van and camper pulled in so I’m pretty sure it was full by 7 pm. Temps were low 60s at night and 85 when we arrived up until about 8:30 pm! Each site is spaced far enough apart where you aren’t necessarily on top of each other (except for our site which was meant for two rv’s)! There are also picnic tables, grills and fire pits at each site.
Alamo, Nevada, offers a unique experience for RV camping enthusiasts, with several well-reviewed parks that cater to various needs and preferences.
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