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GuideHad 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.
GuideThe 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.
LegendHickison 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
GuideGood 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.
TravelerPretty nice campground, not far off hwy 50. Campsites are very close for a BLM, but there's picnic tables, fire rings and vaulted toilets.
ScoutNice little campground toward the mouth of Big Creek Canyon. The campground is right on the creek. 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. Hunting season gets busy but I have never seen more than one or two groups in the campground at one time if it’s not hunting season. There is not a ton of privacy within the campground but there is plenty of space for each campsite. There are trout in the creek and easily accessible depending on how much snow the mountain range got the winter before. The road that goes through Big Creek Canyon is a decent BLM road that will take you to the summit of the range then down into Kingston which is a fun adventure. If you like camping in Nevada but don’t like dry camping or digging holes to use the bathroom, this place is awesome!
LegendOvernight 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.
TravelerLovely 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.
GuideJust outside Austin in the beautiful Pinyon Juniper forest in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It’s right off the two lane road so you’ll have some road sounds. It was a perfect stop at the end of a day driving with a nice variety of campsites to choose from, toilets and water. The landscape here is sweeping and stunning. You could set up camp and drive into the lovely town of Austin for a bite to eat or other provisions. I was tent camping and there were a couple on motorcycles and two RVs.
Tent camping near Austin, Nevada offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the rugged beauty of the region. With a variety of campgrounds available, outdoor enthusiasts can find the perfect spot to set up their tents and enjoy the great outdoors.
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