Best Tent Camping near Dayton, NV

Recent Tent Reviews near Dayton, Nevada

783 Reviews of 31 Dayton Campgrounds

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  Jmani T.

  Scout

  

  May. 28, 2024

  KOA Coleville/Walker Meadowcliff Lodge

  Quite and Clean

  This was our first time at a KOA and we throughly enjoyed ourselves. We stayed for one night. (Tent Camping) The staff was friendly and helpful and all of the sites and communal areas were clean. The tent sites were a tad smaller than what we imagined, but was able to situate our 10x10 canopy and connecting tent between the hook ups and picnic table. The views are beautiful and it is mostly quiet but you can hear the road at times.

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  Jayson L.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 11, 2023

  Meeks Bay Resort & Marina

  Great Place to Stay

  Clean and best play to stay with beach access, cabins, tents sites and rv sites. Tent site can fit 2 or more tents with fire pit and picnic table. Restroom with shower and warm water.

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  Daniel D.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 25, 2020

  Silver Lake East- Eldorado

  Great Lake access

  I’ve camped here 4 times- 2 times tent camping and 2 times trailer camping. The lake has a beautiful, and easy to walk to from the campground, especially from the sites in the 40s and 50s. The vault toilets can be a bummer if you are tent camping, and there are no hookups for rvs. But the campground has beautiful trees, and there is a restaurant and camp store for your convenience. Also, across the highway at the Silver Lake East campground is an awesome hidden secret called “Potholes.” Shhhhh!

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  Steven S.

  Scout

  

  May. 23, 2020

  Sparks Marina RV Park

  False Advertising

  They advertise as having sites for tent camping as well as dispersed camping. This is inaccurate and should be changed.

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  Joe B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 13, 2019

  Fallen Leaf Campground - South Lake Tahoe

  Cozy

  Nice bear boxes and bathrooms. Tent sites were big

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  S K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 12, 2023

  Zephyr Cove Resort

  Took one look at my site, and left.

  Booked a tent site. The campground was completely full. My fire ring was at the bumper of my vehicle, the picnic table was basically in someone else’s campsite, and I had to walk up a flight of stairs where the tent site was supposed to be. The site on one side of me looked down on top of me from 10 feet away, the RV site next to me was crammed on top of me as well. Their front porch was basically staring right at my site, like I would be there entertainment for the night.

  I had planned to camp out of the back of my truck for a quick overnight stay. Lots of better options around.

  It is nice that it is walking distance from Zephyr Cove. But Zephyr Cove was packed. Nevada beach was only a four minute drive away and much more spacious and relaxing.

  $67, plus taxes and fees, for no services and being packed in like sardines, no thanks.

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  Dominic J.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 6, 2023

  General Creek Campground — Sugar Pine Point State Park

  Best price

  Only $35 dollars, which is the cheapest you'll find north of South Lake Tahoe. Perfect for tent camping. Not busy at all during the non reserve season. Would go again for sure.

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  Joe M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 10, 2019

  Logger Campground

  Recreation Heaven

  Great camp ground with spacious spaces. Accomadates large groups and tent camping. Friendly host and very clean. Stones throw from the boat ramp and Stampede Lake. Only down is the place is a little noisey.

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  Alison

  Legend

  

  May. 11, 2021

  Indian Creek Campground (CA) - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

  Nice campground with a Lake

  Nice campground with numerous RV and tent sites. Bathroom with flush toilets and showers. Big trees provide ample shade. Quiet area close to the amenities of the Carson Valley.

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  Marcie B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 1, 2020

  Boca Rest Campground

  Boca Rest Campground

  Nice campsite. They are a little  close to other campers but still nice. Lake was right down the hill. Bathrooms are close if you are tent camping. Very limited cell service. Camp host wad very nice and accessible. Would camp there again 😊

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  Keef W.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 15, 2016

  Tahoe Valley Campground

  somewhat crowded

  much busier overall than the majority of the eastern sierras, still a nice get away. not too close to the lake but access is far from difficult. book ahead of time and request 9 for a tent site.

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  Jay B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 6, 2019

  Wrights Lake

  Tranquility

  At the top of the Sierras, El Dorado national forest, tucked in away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Stunning views, and blue skies, campground is well maintained and accessible. Rvs and tent camping. Shallow lake that warms up a little for kayaking and swimming. Great family lake.

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  Nile B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 20, 2018

  Mount Rose Campground

  Dig it!

  Very nice campground with tent sites and walk-ins. Water, bathrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and food lockers. Walk-ins have beautiful views of Mount Rose and downtown Reno. Hiking trails, mountain biking, snowboarding, etc. Nearby Relay Peak and Mt Rose summit are great hikes. First come first serve.

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  Amaya P.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 7, 2021

  Alpine County Turtle Rock Park Campground - CLOSED INDEFINITELY

  Hidden Jewel

  Turtle Rock is a hidden jewel. It is well kept and maintained. Showers are provided for a small fee so make sure you have quarters. Toilets are dispersed throughout the campground. There’s a section for tent camping as well as RV camping. No reservations required as I always drive in whenever I go. One of my favorite spot around Markleeville area.

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  Casey M.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 30, 2024

  Crystal Springs Campground

  Pretty chill little spot...NOT FOR LARGE RVs or CAMPERS

  Great little spot for tent camping or vehicle camping. You'll be fine if you have a smaller RV or Camper trailer but would not recommend for large units. Camp host Scott was really cool and down to earth. The campsite is clean and well maintained. Pit toilets were the best I have ever seen/smelled. The site can be pretty windy so bring tent stakes and cordage to tie out your walls.

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  Chase

  Traveler

  

  May. 5, 2021

  Tahoe Valley Campground

  Good last minute find

  We were trying to stay up on Luther pass but the snow and forest service has the road to camp closed still in early May. We found this place just driving down into town looking for a new camp. $65 to tent camp which seemed pricey but it was last minute so we took it. Very clean bathroom great staff dog friendly and large sites.

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  Bowie K.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 12, 2021

  Samuel Buckland Campground — Fort Churchill State Historic Park

  Clean, spacious but a little noisy

  Camping during a heat wave so RVs had generators going and tent site near us was having a party. But overall this was chill, plenty of spots on a Sunday evening in July, easy to find (don’t use the GPS directions from this app - nav to Fort Churchill and camp is in the park.

  Cell service came and went.

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  Erik C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 19, 2023

  Meeks Bay Resort & Marina

  Well kept campground

  A great little campground with a fantastic beach on the lake. Sunrise over the water was beautiful. While I personally prefer a more rustic campground (we were in the tent site right next to the bathrooms), I will give them full credit for having a well organized place with very clean bathrooms. Would be a great place to camp with kids.

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  Hope H.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 10, 2024

  River Bend Campground — Walker River State Recreation Area

  Remote, Quiet; a Desert Oasis

  I stayed only one night here in 2022 while traveling through.  It was a pretty drive through rural western Nevada,  which ended in a four mile graded dirt road.  I was driving an SUV with high clearance,  but the road is suitable for RVs if you take it slow.  Both campgrounds are RV suitable.  This one does not have hook ups,  but quail run does.  The facilities are very new.  Each site has a covered picnic table  It is not a great tent camping area in my opinion because it is a desert loop and you are out in the open.  I slept in my SUV.  The area itself is beautiful though,  and I need to make another,  longer stop there and at the nearby "elbow"  unit,  which is more remote.

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  Annie C.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 30, 2021

  Churchill County Regional Park

  Rv only, and only when nothing else is going on

  Typical of a county park and fairgrounds campground, this is meant for RV campers only. In fact, there is a sign that says tent camping is not allowed. There are water and electric hook ups and a dump station, with a couple of trees for shade(nothing you could hang a hammock on). The campground is closed for special events at the fairgrounds, and you are right next to the Rodeo Arena. The flip side is that you ARE on the Lonliest Highway in America.

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  Teresa J.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 9, 2018

  Donner Memorial State Park Campground

  Beauty and quiet just minutes from the hustle and bustle

  This campground offered everything I needed and nothing I did not. My tent site was perfect. The lake was absolutely stunning. I rented a kayak and took a lovely paddle enjoying the serenity and beauty of the High Sierras. Around my campfire, I could here birds singing and wind blowing through the trees. The funny thing is that just down the road is the thriving tourism of Truckee, CA. When I wanted to be social, I went there and had an amazing time too.

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  Nancy E.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 4, 2019

  Zephyr Cove Resort

  Beautiful scenery

  We stayed here for one night in May. It was a beautiful site under large trees. We stayed when they were just opening for the season. Restrooms and showers were very clean and were very private. The RV park was very busy, the upper tent sites were not yet open. It is a very pretty location with just a short walk across the road to the lake shore...the price was right, compared to the rv parks in South Tahoe. Zephyr cove also has a lodge and cabins and a restaurant. Would stay here again.

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  Keef W.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2016

  Zephyr Cove Resort

  a hillside above the lake

  a fantastic campground whether you're in a rv camper or tent. they have around 15 walk in campsites accessible from a small parking lot at the top of the hill(probly preferable for those seeking a bit more quiet). around 11 drive up tent sites, one of which we used, and a wide variety of rv parking like in rows nearest the lake. crossing the highway to the lake you'll find the lodge with great bloody Mary's and full service restaurant. the beach boasts great views and ferry rides with jet ski rentals. if you paddle up the coast on the lake you'll find even more beach bars

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  Michael P.

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 16, 2019

  Pyramid Lake Marina and RV Park

  This is right by my most favorite place in the world.

  Words cannot explain this enchanted place. Located just outside of Reno , this is where the locals play. With the most beautiful sunny, and sunsets I've ever seen this week is the only lake in the world you can catch lahontan cutthroat trout. October 1st opening day. About 11 dollars a night to tent camp , or bring an r.v. for your glamping experience. The Paiute Native Americans reside here , and I have a wonderful relationship with them volunteering picking up the area in my spare time . This is Americas best kept secret. If you camp here, make sure you leave it clean when departing . Lots to do here.

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  David B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 16, 2021

  Alpine Meadow Campground

  Super detailed and clean

  We camped in site #20 and did not need to level the trailer! There are logs lining the roads and the campsites. There are stones circling small plants. There are bear boxes at each campsite and also bear poles for hanging food. There are fire rings and also bbqs at each campsite. The whole area was tidy! The bathrooms were very clean. It was quiet - only a few other campers. I believe there are 24 sites, including the tent sites. I would imagine this campground fills up pretty fast in the summer. It was May when we camped here and lightly snowing. There is an airport nearby and heard one small jet engine aircraft take off in the morning.

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  Jennifer H.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 20, 2022

  Tahoe Valley Campground

  Great location and tons of amenities but some head scratchers too

  It’s nice. The kids are excited about the amenities and I would definitely stay here again.

  Great activities for kids. Huge pool. Great campground for riding bikes and scooters. Cute park. Love the amenities and nice neighbors. Love the diversity in campers too - lots of tent camping interspersed with RV.

  That said - sites are tight. And the ground is a really Sandy like fine ashy dirt. Dusty dusty! And we had a huge hole I needed to avoid and park over. Unfortunately we didn’t have power working at our site either and needed to find a number to cal the front desk (harder than you’d think!) wait for maintenance and it eventually got fixed (breaker was missing at the main electrical panel a couple hundred feet away). Super nice maintenance guy and it’s fixed. Just a little hiccup. Fingers crossed no one checks in the the adjoining sites since I’m parked so wonky over this hole.

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  Patricia O.

  Guide

  

  May. 23, 2018

  Granite Flat

  You might need earplugs

  This is not a destination campground, nor a great site for tent camping. That said – it can be really hard to get a spot in Tahoe. This site saved our trip, and was conveniently located. It was fine for a weekend, or just passing through. We did not explore along the river too much, and that might have made it better. Okay place, but not what you think of when you say you are going to Tahoe to camp. Not much shade, rocky, small sites. The hosts were quite nice though. Picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets.

  The biggest downside is that it is right on a busy highway. There was always road noise which was quite loud at times. Also you’ll hear your neighbors – every word. You might not notice this so much in if RV camping? A lot of bear activity in the area so follow the rules keep your food locked up.

  There is a grocery, pharmacy, fast food nearby which was handy too.