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Austin RV Park near downtown Austin offers 18 full hookup sites for $25-35 per night with tight spacing in a church parking lot with a dusty surface. Pony Express RV Stop has water, electric, and sewer hookups with big-rig-friendly pull-through sites from April to October. Both parks provide basic amenities, including showers, toilets, and trash service. Bob Scott Campground located 4 miles east of Austin provides more spacious sites for smaller RVs without hookups, but offers drinking water and flush toilets for $10 per night from May through November. "This is a church rv parking lot with full hookups. There are 18 slots. Tight spots but only $25 for full service. Cute little town down the block."
Traveling the "Loneliest Road in America" requires careful planning as RV service facilities are limited in this remote region. Most campgrounds near Austin have minimal cell reception, with visitors reporting 1-2 bars of AT&T service at some locations. While Austin's in-town RV parks provide full hookups, national forest campgrounds like Bob Scott and Hickison Petroglyph accommodate RVs but lack electric connections or dump stations. According to one visitor, "Sites aren't very level but at $10 a great one night stay." Winter closures affect many public campgrounds, with most Forest Service facilities shutting down by November 1st. Pets are permitted at all area RV parks, though leash requirements vary by location.
"If you use 30 amp Service, don’t park in #9. The outlet is upside down. Other sites look correct. Sites are right next to each other, but there are mature Trees, so shade."
"This is basically a set of spaces right next to each other with electricity and water. No other services. It works for me as an overnight stay."
"Access to the campground is via a 2.5 mile long single lane dirt road. There are a few small wider spots to squeeze past oncoming traffic, but locals tend to travel fast, so be vigilant."
"Lovely setting alongside Kingston Creek, set in a nice canyon with shaded and open sites of various sizes that are pretty isolated from one another."
"Big Creek Canyon is beautiful about 15 miles from the town of Austin and is full of Aspens. There are probably about 10 sites in the campground with plenty of space between each site."
"The drive in was amazing, a gravel road for about 10 miles, great plains to the right, and mountains to the left."
"Relatively level sites with good water pressure and reasonably stable 50 amp service. Sewer drops are non-threaded and work best with a rubber elbow sleeve."
from $25 / night
Check Availability"And hooked a toad across the street check out 40 foot Class A motorhome in the Bob Scott's was a little tight but we made it traffic noise when a big truck went by yeah a little bit other than that it's"
"Picnic table, fire pit & BBQ stand. Water and flush toilets. No trash-Pack In/Pack Out. Several sites aren’t level but didn’t matter to us."
from $10 / night
Check Availability"Hickison Petroglyphs Recreation Area is about 26 miles east of Austin Nevada on Highway 50. Highway was deemed Lonliest Highway by Life magazine about 20 years ago. There is a sign marking turn."
"Overnight stay traveling across Nevada. We came in around 3:30 PM on a Friday and was about 2/3 full. Sites are small. You can fit a van or pickup camper easily."
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availability"A very quiet USFS campground adjacent to Stewart Creek. Aspens and conifers provide ample shade in most sites. It's small; only 5 or 6 sites and operates on a first come, first served basis."
"Starts right at the gas station in Austin. There is a sign that says Stokes castle. There is a fire pit and a couple of tables."
"It was quite peaceful. There will be some traffic from siteseers and late arrivals to spend the night Locals tend to use the roads."
RangerBeautiful and quiet. Dark sky’s. Amazing petroglyphs and some hiking trails. Small campsite - first-come basis - about half of the sites taken midweek in mid-October. Well maintained pit toilets, but no water.
ScoutWhat a great little gem this is. Each spot has a firing and a picnic shelter with picnic table. There are vault toilets, which I don't really recommend. The road in is a bit washboardy, but not too bad. And there are some ruts, but they're not too deep. I really loved staying here.
GuideFor a free campground it’s great. The only thing keeping it from 5 stars is water.
TravelerToilets and picnic tables and garbages - short interesting hike - not too far off Hwy 50 but nice and quiet - would recommend and stay here again
GuideThe campsites here are equipped with picnic tables, grills, and fire rings; some have covered picnic tables. The pit toilets were clean but the trash receptacles around the campsite were overflowing. Beautiful views from many of the sites. I arrived at around 2:30 on a Monday and there were four other campers here. All in all great, I would definitely stay here again.
GuideThis campground was once wonderful. Thanks to the Bureau of Logging and Mining, someone decided to abandon this campground. There are trash barrels everywhere, but all are overflowing. There is no toilet paper in the bathrooms (which are surprisingly clean). Campsites have not seen maintenance in forever. I’d rather pay to stay here and not feel like I’m in a homeless camp.
TravelerComing east past Austin, NV we planned on stopping at Bob Scott campground, but it was closed for renovations. A bit further was this CG and a welcome site. It nearly filled late. The petroglyph were met, but nice trails and beautiful vistas.
GuideThis is one of my favorite areas. The petroglyphs trails are amazing. Camp area has several spot sizes available. Restrooms and garbage are attended to every week. There were a lot of weekenders or single nighters but occasional 14 day visitors. No water available so take plenty. Cell service is great. Very remote but very peaceful.
RangerThough I was unkept, it was a nice place to camp. Most sites got filled on a Sunday nite. Very quiet. A few sites can accommodate larger outfits like our fullsize truck with 23' trailer. But nothing much bigger. Road in had some washboards. But level and only about 1 mile. A few trails around. Petroglyphs were ok, but nothing to write home about. :)
Camping opportunities near Austin, Nevada include dispersed sites, established campgrounds, and hot springs across high desert terrain at 6,600 feet elevation. Weather can shift dramatically with summer highs of 85°F and winter lows often below freezing. Most Forest Service campgrounds operate from May through November, with limited services available during winter months.
Hot spring soaking accessible year-round: Spencer Hot Springs offers primitive camping with natural hot pools reaching temperatures of 97-107°F. "The upper tub was not warm enough for me 97°. The lower however was 107° which I loved," notes one visitor to Spencer Hot Springs.
Hiking at high elevations: Kingston Campground sits in a steep canyon offering access to mountain trails. According to a camper: "Access to the campground is via a 2.5 mile long single lane dirt road. There are a few small wider spots to squeeze past oncoming traffic, but locals tend to travel fast, so be vigilant," reports a visitor at Kingston.
Petroglyphs viewing with minimal crowds: The interpretive trail at Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area provides access to ancient rock art. "The petroglyphs themselves were kind of an afterthought. We didn't really see many & were slightly underwhelmed. But the cliffs & Rocks were pretty beautiful & colorful," notes one camper.
Solitude and quiet: Many campers appreciate the seclusion found at campgrounds along Highway 50. "The sites are pretty well isolated and with the creek flowing fast, the background noise easily washed away the sounds of other campers," reports a visitor at Kingston Campground.
Creek-side camping locations: Big Creek Campground offers sites adjacent to flowing water. "Campsites backup to big creek which is nice to sit and listen to the sound of the water rushing. Not much shade and there were lots of Mormon crickets roaming the campsite but otherwise a great overnight spot," mentions a camper at Big Creek Campground.
Free camping with basic amenities: Hickison Petroglyph offers no-cost camping with essential facilities. "This free site was better than most state parks! Drive in spots with picnic tables and fire pits, clean bathrooms, and cool petroglyphs. Be sure to walk to the top of the ridge at sunset for some incredible views," shares a visitor at Hickison Petroglyph.
Limited water availability: Many campgrounds lack potable water. "The campsite are small and fairly secluded for how closely they're packed. Most of the pull ins are small and not to level. Fire rings and picnic tables at each site with out house and trash receptacles close by. Campsites in the sun have shades over the picnic tables. Petroglyph site nearby, no water available," notes a visitor at Hickison Petroglyph.
Road conditions vary significantly: Access to some campgrounds requires careful driving. "This is a small campground up a canyon with a pretty little creek. The road is narrow and it would be an issue to meet someone on the road pulling your RV," shares a camper at Big Creek Campground.
Renovation closures affect planning: "This campground is currently closed for renovations. It will reopen when the work is complete. There is no known date for reopening," reports a recent visitor to Bob Scott Campground.
Shallow water access: Big Creek provides opportunities for kids to wade. "We love going out here. Gets busy on holiday weekends but decent during the week. Tons of trails to explore on dirt bikes and quads. A lot of horse trails. The campsite is against a little creek and has a vault toilet," notes a visitor.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Spencer Hot Springs offers wild burro sightings at dusk. "At sunset, kick back in your chair or in the hot spring and watch and listen to the wild burrows come in from the desert to drink and graze," advises a camper.
Beginner-friendly hiking: Short trails at Hickison provide manageable outings for kids. "Lovely little spot just off America's loneliest highway route 50 with plenty of great camp each with a fire ring and several with shade structures. Bathrooms are pit toilets and there is no water, but this is a great little spot," shares a recent visitor.
RV length restrictions: Many campgrounds cannot accommodate larger rigs. "We towed our 30 foot bumper pull behind our full size truck (49 feet tip to tail) and made it but this is right at the limits for maneuvering. There are several sites that will fit a 30 foot trailer. 35 feet seems like a stretch to me, but proceed at your own risk," notes a Kingston Campground visitor.
Uneven parking pads: Leveling can be challenging at most rv parks near Austin, Nevada. "The sites were close together, slope to back so it was hard to get the sewer to flow to the inlet, had to add blocks to back levelers to establish fall. Price was good for the site," shares a camper at Austin RV Park.
Limited dump stations: Plan waste disposal carefully. "It is a small first come first serve campground right off of the road. We arrived at 6pm and found it unexpectedly busy. We were fortunate enough to get the last site! We could hear every car that passed in the night but other than that it is a great place to stop at the end of a long day," reports a Bob Scott Campground visitor.
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