Best Tent Camping near Carlin, NV
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Best Tent Sites Near Carlin, NV (2)
1. Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
Lamoille, Nevada1 Review•8 Photos•3 SavesOverview
Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is set in scenic Lamoille Canyon, next to Lamoille Creek, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Elko, in northeastern Nevada, is just 25 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.
Recreation
Fishing for rainbow and brook trout is popular on the creek. Lamoille Canyon contains numerous hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to alpine lakes and scenic vistas. The canyon road itself, Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway, is popular for scenic driving and road biking.__
Facilities
This day-use picnic area was constructed in 2003 and is a fully accessible site. A large shelter covers several picnic and serving tables, two grills and a campfire circle with benches. Accessible vault toilets and trash collection are provided but drinking water is not available. A large parking area is adjacent to the site, accommodating 25 through 30 vehicles.
Natural Features
The picnic area is situated at the mouth of Lamoille Canyon, a part of the beautiful Ruby Mountains. The area is a desert island brimming with wildlife, sparkling lakes and streams, wildflower-filled meadows and jagged peaks. The shelter is surrounded by a stand of shady aspens. Lamoille Creek runs through the site.
Nearby Attractions
Powerhouse Picnic Area is located on the opposite side of Lamoille creek, and is a first come, first serve day use area for picnicking, with designated sites along the creek that include a picnic table, grill, and fire pit. A vault toilet is also available
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Trash
$94 / night
2. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Terraces Picnic and Group Camping Site
Lamoille, Nevada1 Review•5 Photos•14 SavesOverview
Terraces Overnight Group Area is a popular location for weddings, church activities, family reunions and company picnics. It is located in scenic Lamoille Canyon, 35 miles southeast of Elko, Nevada. Visitors enjoy fishing in Lamoille Creek and hiking on many local trails.
Recreation
Lamoille Creek runs just outside the picnic area and is a popular stream among fly-fishermen. The creek contains brook and wild rainbow trout.Lamoille Canyon offers numerous hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to alpine lakes and vistas. The canyon road is popular for scenic driving and road biking.
Natural Features
The campground is situated at an elevation of 8,000 feet, high in Lamoille Canyon, within the beautiful Ruby Mountains. The area is a desert island brimming with wildlife, sparkling lakes and streams, wildflower-filled meadows and jagged peaks. A dense stand of aspens covers the picnic area, offering partial shade and pretty fall colors. Most sites afford breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and canyon walls.
Nearby Attractions
Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$5 / night
Recent Tent Reviews in Carlin
69 Reviews of 2 Carlin Campgrounds
Noel L.
Guide
Clark Park
Nice overnight campground
Level sites. Well maintained...clean. We did the self check in. One night stay on our way to Oregon.
- CCallie F.
Traveler
Camp Lamoille-Dispersed Camping
High clearance for some great spots!
Much like the other reviews there are a few easy to get to spots off of FS Rd 660. After turning right onto the FS gravel road you can take a left or right to dispersed camping spots. If you continue straight you end up at a private campground, but plenty of space to turn around. We turned right off of the FS road, there’s revel spots easily assessable via car, we went further down, rock crawling, high clearance required, and found the perfect spot nestled in the trees about 10ft from Lamoille Creek. Spent 4 days there and only had two other veichles attempt to get further down. If you turn left off of FS 660, there are about 4 spots easily assessable, but if you keep going the last two spots (high clearance required) are right next to the creek, one with shade, one not so much
Mateo G.Traveler
Southwest Shores — South Fork State Recreation Area
Not free
As of July 2024 there are no free spots. 15$ a night for in state and 20$ for out of state. The marker on the map is lying, don’t try to get to it very rough trails. There is some BLM land in the area which is free tho which is what I ended up going with.
Erik J.GuideClark Park
Quiet, clean and convenient
Located just around the corner from a full service (Def pumps) Maverick truck stop, this quiet RV Park is a convenient stop along I80. Pull into an open spot in the overnight section and then walk over to the office to fill out an envelope, deposit cash or a credit card slip (4% fee) and then hook up for the night.
The sewer, water, electricity and cable TV hookups are all in great working order in all the sites we saw. Wasn't busy the night we were here.
- LLiza T.
ScoutClark Park
Great overnight spot!
Great place to spend the night. Very clean & well maintained. Level gravel sites. Gorgeous laundry facility! Directions to get here off the exit were incorrect. Just look for the Maverick gas station. Only negative was you had to pay for the showers - but the bathrooms were big & extremely clean.
- Steve A.Scout
Clark Park
Great Overnight Stop
Perfect overnight stop on our way back to California from Utah. Gravel pads. Owners were super accommodating and friendly. Called ahead, late arriving. Full Hookups great cause this is high desert and pretty hot in July.
Hatch4shortTravelerBiohome Research Facility
Amazing few and a phenomenal host.
We stayed on this property and had a great evening under the stars and especially enjoyed the view. Edward was amazing and always respond quickly and was so accommodating. We dry camped and it was cold but we were prepared with cold weather gear. We saw all kinds of wildlife and it was very quiet up on the hill. We will definitely be back if we are in this area.
Thanks Edward.
Sydni B.TravelerBiohome Research Facility
Absolutely amazing!
It was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The host was accommodating and extremely friendly/ welcoming. The views from the top of the hill, both day and night, were breathtaking. We brought a telescope with us, and we were able to see Saturn's rings, Jupiter, and multiple other planets. The Milky Way seemed brighter and more vibrant. We will certainly be coming back here on our next trip. We pulled a 36' toy hauler and had no problems. There was plenty of room. I wish we could have stayed multiple nights, but our schedule required us to move on.
VanHowlingTravelerElko KOA Journey
Level ground & clean showers
(Elko KoA)
Came in late for a quick stop on a trip home and needed showers, level ground, a place with quiet hours, and somewhere safe to call home for the night. And it checked those boxes.
I was pleased with how clean the showers were at the end of the day when we came in, and in the morning, they had been bleached.
Left before sunrise so I cannot attest to the cleanliness if the entire campground, but our site was level and tidy.
Carol Vennemeyer V.Traveler
East Campground — South Fork State Recreation Area
Wonderful sites with electrical hookups in middle of desert
Nice campground with electrical hookups; nice bathrooms with showers. Sites that overlook lake are closer together but sites with mountain views were spread apart. Minimal trees but most sites had shelters over tables. Sites were First Come First serve but it looks like a reservation system is in the works. Most sites were occupied by evening despite being midweek and mid September. Not too far off highway 80 but far enough to feel like you are in a more remote area.
Erik B.Guide
Humboldt National Forest Thomas Canyon Campground
Great camping outside of Elko NV
Escape the heat and enjoy the mtns and river. Campsites are easy to pull into
Tracey W.TravelerValley View RV Park
It is what it is
It is a $15 a night rv park. If you want a $60 a night spot spend the $60. You get hookups a shower and laundry right off the 80. If that is what you want that is what you get.
- DDurango H.Guide
Clark Park
Easy access and quiet
Great place to stop for an overnight stay. All self-check in no staff when we were there. Good price for full hookups. Has super clean bathrooms with showers. Expensive $1.50 for 3 minutes, 50 cents for each additional minute. We chose not to use the showers at that rate.
Juana L.ScoutHumboldt National Forest Thomas Canyon Campground
Incredible view
I loved everything, the campgrounds are super beautiful, there is a lot of privacy between sites, easy check in. There are not showers even if in the description in the app it says that they have, I’ll recommend to bring your own firewood because they didn’t have any for selling when we went there. I’ll definitely come back!
- JJackson S.Traveler
Camp Lamoille-Dispersed Camping
River
Worth a stop in the spring for sure
Ray & Terri F.
LegendClark Park
Nice, well kept CG
We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. We were in site 54 for one night in late May. The CG is very clean and well maintained. Although, the CG website says they don’t take reservations, as they always have spaces available, but there were only a couple open when we arrived.
AT&T coverage was pretty good, ranging from 2-3 bars of 5G, with speeds up to 9 MB/s. Site 54 had access all 3 western DISH satellites.
- DDon O.Guide
Clark Park
Battle mountain
Clean ,spaces very close to one another. Bathrooms are very clean $1.50 for 3 minutes. Laundry room very clean.
Ana P.TravelerValley View RV Park
No Tent Camping / RV only
I just spoke to the manager here and they do not have tent camping.
- Ana P.Traveler
Camp Lamoille-Dispersed Camping
Road impassable
We went to have a looks and less than a mile in the road was covered by several feet of snow. We have a 4wd and I couldn't have gotten through without damage.
- Ana P.Traveler
Coyote Cove — South Fork State Recreation Area
Closed
The website clai.s this campground is open 24/7 365 days a year. We just drove out there to find it is closed. About 2 miles down the road Coyote Campground was open.
- EEdward D.Scout
Biohome Research Facility
Great Off-Grid Experience
The Biohome property is very user friendly with extremely nice views. Nothing but praise for the site from my past campers. I also offer a seminar on how you can create your own off-grid living, please ask for more details
- Edward, your host
- NeilScout
Ethereal Ranch
Peaceful 🧘🏻♂️
Peace and Quiet from all the hustle and bustle of the city life.
North Idaho N.GuideCoyote Cove — South Fork State Recreation Area
CRAZY windy, but decent views
All of the camping spots are right on the water, no cover at all (this isn’t really a good tent camping or RTT site). A little awkward as there is a small neighborhood right behind you but the views of the mountains are good.
Lee D.LegendEast Campground — South Fork State Recreation Area
Not too far off the highway but you'd never know it!
General: 25-site campground with electric hookups on the South Fork Reservoir. A handful of sites are reservable but most are first-come, first-available.
Site Quality: All sites are gravel (except the Handicap site) with electric hookups; most appeared level and some have a view of the reservoir. Covered picnic tables with a windshield (in front of a tent platform). Water spigots are located throughout the campground.
Bathhouse: Individual unisex units that were decent but no soap or paper towels. The shower looked like it needed a good cleaning.
Activities: We were there on a blustery Sunday in May but in season, you can enjoy water activities. Nearby rentals are available for boats, jet skis, kayaks, and SUPS. Short trails to the beach which was rocky but walkable. The weather was not forecasted to be pleasant during our stay – a high wind advisory with rain and snow and temperatures dipping into single digits overnight, so it was difficult to imagine what it would be like in the summer with all the water activities going on!
- JJennifer N.Scout
Clark Park
Nice RV park
This place is well maintained - spaces are a little close but not bad. Gravel, few trees. There’s a HUGE dog run that’s really nice. I was surprised that the showers were coin operated.
allison W.Legend
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Terraces Picnic and Group Camping Site
Reservation situation is confusing
The reservation situation here is a bit confusing. Dyrt makes it out to be a group site, which it is, but it can also be reserved as up to nine individual sites if a group hasn’t already laid their claim. It can cause some confusing situations. Aside from that, the area is gorgeous and there is so much to do here. It isn’t too far off the beaten path compared to other campgrounds in the area, so a good solution for a family reunion or something where different campers have different comfort levels. There is potable water and vault toilets available but no hookups.
- JJoe K.Traveler
East Campground — South Fork State Recreation Area
Solid, clean, quiet
We really liked this spot in Nevada. The reservoir is a nice thing to walk to, not much more. A pretty strong wind came out of no where right as we settled down to sleep, so just be aware that can happen. All in all, not a bad spot for a stop along any journey.
Guide to Carlin
Tent camping near Carlin, Nevada offers a chance to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. With a variety of well-reviewed sites, campers can enjoy a range of amenities and activities.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- The Powerhouse Group Picnic Area features clean restrooms, drinking water, and allows pets, making it a convenient choice for families.
Some prices for tent camping range from $20 to $30
- At the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Terraces Picnic and Group Camping Site, you can reserve individual sites for a family reunion or group gathering, with the added benefit of beautiful surroundings.
Explore local attractions and activities
- The scenic area around the Powerhouse Group Picnic Area offers opportunities for hiking and picnicking, perfect for a day out with family or friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Carlin, NV?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Carlin, NV is Powerhouse Group Picnic Area with a 5-star rating from 1 review.