Top Tent Camping near Austin, NV

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40 Reviews of 3 Austin Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickison Petroglyph
    September 14, 2024

    Hickison Petroglyph

    Nice Free Campground

    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. Very small trailers would also fit but would have to park tow vehicle in main lot.
    There are pit toilets and trash cans. No water. No dump. You do get a fire pit and sheltered picnic table in each site. Fantastic free campground in a beautiful area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickison Petroglyph
    August 15, 2024

    Hickison Petroglyph

    Rutted entrance road, narrow campground road

    Great Spot to stop. The bathrooms and camp site amenities are great. There are a few spots a long trailer could fit into, but the road requires some very conscious maneuvering. That fact, and the flies compelled me to continue on the road.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickison Petroglyph
    August 14, 2024

    Hickison Petroglyph

    Everything we needed!

    Had a bunch of little sites all with fire rings, picnic tables, fire stoves, and shade!! Each site seemed to have some tree cover or a cabana over the picnic table (for those without trees). There were a couple vault/pit toilet houses all stocked with toilet paper (although I would still byo just in case). Overall had the best “facilities” for free dispersed camping that I’ve been to! & keep in mind there is no water so make sure to bring what you need

    Also want to note the flies are HORRIBLE right now- unsure if this is a seasonal thing or what but they were relentless.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bob Scott Campground
    July 28, 2024

    Bob Scott Campground

    Great one night stop

    Flush toilets, some shade, bbq grills and picnic tables. Water is listed as non potable. Sports arnt very level. At $10 a great one night stay. They are considering futlrthwr improvements like leveling sites and increasing fees to $20 😞

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickison Petroglyph
    July 23, 2024

    Hickison Petroglyph

    Hammock-able!

    Easy to find and right off the road on our way to Lassen from Great Basin. Bathrooms were clean and had toilet paper. Plenty of spaces even when we pulled in at 9pm on a Monday night

  • Camper-submitted photo from Toquima Cave Campground
    June 27, 2024

    Toquima Cave Campground

    Looking for a great campground with toilets. This is it.

    Getting here was super easy. Don't need high clearance vehicle. Lots of trees, two or more pit toilets. Great rocks structures and lots of fire pits. We didn't go into any caves, don't feel safe doing that. We enjoyed some really crazy thunder and lighting and rain. Super cool. We would go here again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Campground
    June 24, 2024

    Big Creek Campground

    Serene Spot

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Austin RV Park
    May 25, 2024

    Austin RV Park

    Church RVPark

    It is an RV park of the Baptist Church. Tight parking spaces. Full hook up. Toilet and shower old but clean. One night 35 $.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Kingston
    June 21, 2023

    Kingston

    Amazing steep canyon campsite

    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.

    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. There is a loop to turn around at the end of the campground. Scout out your site on foot and create a plan before pulling in. You may wish to travel around the loop one direction or another depending on your chosen site.

    The sites are pretty well isolated and with the creek flowing fast, the background noise easily washed away the sounds of other campers.

    No reception to cell service and limited view of the sky with rising mountains on either side. If seclusion, nature, fishing and camping up against a mountain surrounded by vegetation is your goal, you've found your destination!

    We stayed one night but would have happily stayed longer. There is a general store, laundromat and saloon in Kingston but hours may vary.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickison Petroglyph
    May 2, 2023

    Hickison Petroglyph

    Nice park

    Stayed there several times, but not lately. Tried midweek in the fall but was full by 2pm. Actually made a cow pie fire there once!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bob Scott Campground
    September 10, 2022

    Bob Scott Campground

    Bob Scott, perfect HWY pull off

    Directly off hwy 50 its a desent campground to spend the night. Nothing to write home about but a sweet little spot with bathrooms and campsites. Its $10 a night in 2022.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bob Scott Campground
    August 14, 2022

    Bob Scott Campground

    Nice easy stop

    Lovely Pinyon-Juniper forest. 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. A peaceful place to camp but some minor hwy noise at night. August 2024 update: stayed here again. No potable water. Plans in the work to upgrade, pave and level sites, increase fee. Hope they don’t ruin its rustic charm.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bob Scott Campground
    July 22, 2022

    Bob Scott Campground

    Easy access, desert shade

    This campground sits just off of Hwy50 east of Austin, NV. Nice and cool 7,100ft above the desert. Pleasant sites, flush toilets, & water. Sunsets and sage scents are a highlight. Piñon Pines for shade.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bob Scott Campground
    June 22, 2022

    Bob Scott Campground

    Nice oasis in Nevada

    Nice little campground with a great view and running water, it appears that all the picnic tables firings and barbecues are brand new. Toilets are a little outdated but I’ve paid a lot more and had Vault toilets. The price is definitely right $10 per night. Watch out for ants they are everywhere

  • Camper-submitted photo from Austin RV Park
    June 22, 2022

    Austin RV Park

    Ok site

    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. Had a miscommunication with the camp operator so ended up only staying one night instead of two.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickison Petroglyph
    June 2, 2022

    Hickison Petroglyph

    Peaceful Camping

    Good for 2 days. Trash, and pit toilets available. No water so bring your own. Free for 14 days. AT&T getting between 1-2 bars. Netflix, YouTube everything works pretty well. Petroglyphs about 100 yards away. About 20 or so spots available. Picnic tables, fire rings, bbq uprights in each spot.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickison Petroglyph
    April 26, 2022

    Hickison Petroglyph

    Incredible free campsite

    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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Campground
    February 13, 2022

    Big Creek Campground

    A great place to escape and explore Nevada!

    We love going out here. Gets busy Olon 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bob Scott Campground
    October 7, 2021

    Bob Scott Campground

    Quiet CG

    Only 3 other sites ocupied (looks primarily by hunters this time of year). Near lightly used hwy. Near Austin. Sites a bit unlevel but doable with 30 ft travel trailer. Slight trench from previous campers made it perfectly level.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bob Scott Campground
    October 5, 2021

    Bob Scott Campground

    Great for Working

    We love staying here because the signal for Verizon/ATT/Tmobile are all great. Was pulling 120MBPS down and 25up. Pretty great for the middle of nowhere. The site is clean with lots of privacy and water.

    Great for overnights or as an in-between for working.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickison Petroglyph
    July 29, 2021

    Hickison Petroglyph

    Stretch your legs

    Had to take a break from the road. This was a nice place to let the kids take a walk and see some cool stuff in a short amount of time.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Bob Scott Campground
    July 20, 2021

    Bob Scott Campground

    Great place to camp

    We only stayed one night here on our way to Oregon, but it was really beautiful with wonderful weather. It's $10 a day but I'd say that's a fairly good price for having bathrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and being really easy to access right off the highway. There was a little bit of noise due to the highway being so close, but we got a great night's sleep and enjoyed our stay. :) I would definitely camp here again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickison Petroglyph
    June 7, 2021

    Hickison Petroglyph

    Quiet

    Stayed one night while passing through. We arrived Friday of Memorial Day weekend at 2pm. Filled up quickly with RVs by 3pm but two tent sites went unfilled. Sites vary in size, some large, some tight; some pull through and others back in; some level, some not. About half of the sites have a shade structure over the picnic table. Close enough to road to be easily accessible, but very quiet, no highway noise. Short, easy loop to petroglyphs and viewpoints. Amazing sunset. This is a place I'd enjoy for more than just a pass through stay. Everyone staying was very quiet, respectful and friendly.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Big Creek Campground
    May 12, 2021

    Big Creek Campground

    Narrow Road to Nice Spot

    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. A few spots and first come first serve so get there early on weekends. We have stayed here when no one was here and had crowded experiences on holiday weekends.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hickison Petroglyph
    May 9, 2021

    Hickison Petroglyph

    Hidden gem

    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. If going towards Austin it will be on the right side of highway. After you make the turn road becomes gravel and there is a cattle guard. The road is in good shape and it is a short distance to Recreation Area. Several pit toilets no water. There are garbage cans spaced throughout the camp ground. Not all camp spaces have same equipment. There are sites with covered picnic tables fire pits and grills. There are tent sites small rv might be one pull through site. None of the sites are large and there are several small trees along the drive. Drive is One Way. First come first serve. We were here for three days and there was medium level of traffic. Breeze most of the time



Guide to Austin

Camping near Austin, Nevada, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. With several campgrounds in the area, you can find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV.

What to do:

  • Explore Petroglyphs: Check out the ancient rock carvings at Hickison Petroglyph. Campers love the proximity to these historical sites, with one reviewer noting, "Petroglyphs about 100 yards away."
  • Soak in Hot Springs: Visit Spencer Hot Springs for a relaxing soak. One visitor mentioned, "Beautiful views and love the Burro visits at dusk," making it a great spot to unwind after a day of hiking.
  • Hiking and Biking: The area around Big Creek Campground is perfect for outdoor activities. A reviewer shared, "Tons of trails to explore on dirt bikes and quads," highlighting the variety of terrain available.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained bathrooms at Hickison Petroglyph. One user said, "Bathrooms were clean and had toilet paper," which is always a plus when camping.
  • Scenic Views: Many enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Big Creek Campground. A visitor noted, "The campground is right on the creek," making it a serene spot to relax.
  • Affordable Camping: Campgrounds like Bob Scott Campground offer great value. One camper mentioned, "At $10 a great one night stay," making it budget-friendly for travelers.

What you should know:

  • No Drinking Water: Many campgrounds, including Hickison Petroglyph, do not provide drinking water. A reviewer cautioned, "No water so bring your own," so plan accordingly.
  • Flies Can Be Annoying: Be prepared for pesky flies at some sites. One camper at Hickison Petroglyph warned, "The flies are HORRIBLE right now," so bring some bug spray.
  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Spencer Hot Springs have no facilities. A visitor advised, "Please pack it in/pack it out!!" to keep the area clean.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Campgrounds with Facilities: Look for spots like Bob Scott Campground that have flush toilets and picnic tables. One family shared, "Flush toilets, some shade, BBQ grills and picnic tables," making it easier for families to enjoy their stay.
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Since some campgrounds lack amenities, it's wise to pack extra supplies. A camper at Hickison Petroglyph suggested, "I would still byo just in case," emphasizing the need for preparedness.
  • Plan for Activities: Keep kids entertained with nearby activities. One reviewer at Big Creek Campground mentioned, "Great overnight spot," perfect for family adventures.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Road Conditions: Some campgrounds have narrow roads, so be cautious. A reviewer at Big Creek Campground noted, "The road is narrow and it would be an issue to meet someone on the road pulling your RV."
  • Be Ready for Tight Spaces: RV parks like Austin RV Park have close parking. One visitor said, "Tight parking spaces," so be prepared for cozy accommodations.
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need amenities, check out places like Austin RV Park that offer full hookups. A camper mentioned, "Full hook up," which can make your stay more comfortable.

Camping near Austin, Nevada, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, it can be a fantastic experience!

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