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"This HS is located in Nevada’s Northwest corner of the state. A large open area just in front of the HS for day use and camping."
"Just off the highway it made for a quick overnight stay on our road trip with the bonus of a hot spring river. The area was very desolate."
"Virgina Valley Campground is off the beaten path, but free to camp. It’s perfect for a remote, peaceful experience."
"An absolutely gorgeous place to camp, and an even more beautiful drive in. The road is easy on any car in the summer months, and is well maintained."
"You can approach this BLM campground from either the Fields-Denio Road or from highway 95."
"This is a great out of the way CG with a fantastic hot springs close by. Definitely off the beaten path. Have a decent map. The CG has a vault toilet but no water."
$40 - $45 / night
"For RV drivers or trailer pullers beware the road is basically a washboard for the entire drive (appx 10 mi) so go slow. Gets windy in the eve as typical for high desert. "
"Stay behind the laundry building for more privacy. We looked at the Virgin Valley campsite on the way and it was full of weekend partiers, happy we moved on, I’d stay here again."
$5 / night
"The whole Alvord desert is a dry lake bed.... well most often it is dry, but if it isn’t do not even try to drive out there. The clay silt will stop an cat in its tracks."
"If you book a campsite, you have private access to drive out on the desert playa, and that also includes access to the hot springs. Well worth it. The stars out there are incredible. "
"We drove our van right up near the water in a quiet nook. Spent one night enjoying the many shore birds, a beautiful sunset and a refreshing cool night."
$50 - $110 / night
"And this got us access to the hot springs... no brained.
It was also super nice to have a heater.. while this is a dessert, the winters are so cold."
"He gave us some info on the nearby Pikes Creek trail and we were off. We came back after a 6 mile hike and soaked in the springs."
$25 - $130 / night
"Steens Mountain Loop Rd closed at the campground entrance."
"No campfires are allowed in the fall but what we do to stay warm outside is we have a small wood stove that works great to cook on as well."
GuideLots of spots for rigs or tents. Road is great. Very little shade. Pool, pit toilets , and showers. Camp Host Tina is an angel. Bring large stakes due to wind gusts.
ScoutHot springs were nice but we were invaded by Ticks. My wife is still dealing with sickness from the tick
LegendFree, primitive campground along Capnip Reservoir in the Sheldon National Antelope Refuge. Backcountry permit not required to camp here. There are a handful of large sites, with metal firerings. Sites are level dirt surfaces surrounded by sagebrush. Can be muddy when wet. There are some tire ruts on the two tracks off of County Road 34A that you need to drive into the campground. 34A itself is a well maintained gravel road. Nice view of reservoir and surrounding hills. Very quiet. One vault toilet, clean & with tp. No water. Reservoir active with waterfowl & other birds. Coyotes at night. Fishing for cutthroat trout. Other than fishing and star gazing, there is not much to do here, but I really liked this location.
LegendSyayed here on Oct 2. Paid $8 with senior pass. Nice campground. Level sites. Can accommodate all sorts of rigs, except big bus campers & long travel trailers. Trash service. Water. Clean vault toilets with tp. 2G T-Mobile service. Most sites are open with partial shade. No privacy between most sites. A few sites may accommodate hammock campers. Tent camping possible. Steens Mountain Loop Rd closed at the campground entrance.
GuideTruly had the best time at virgin valley, only stayed one night sometime this past week and I’m so glad we did. ~2mi down a dirt road off of 140, you do not need ORV/4x4 just go slow and even a sedan will be fine. A lot of the sites are wide open but there are a few with tree cover &/or grass. We tented it and the weather was great, cold at night. The hot spring was warm (not hot) as others have said but it was still LOVELY. It’s great to find the warmer vent spots and just relax for a while. There are two running spring fed showers and drinking water by the spring. Also some pit/vault toilets scattered around the camping area- the one by our site was the CLEANEST pit toilet I’ve ever used in my life- dare I say it smelt good ! The only qualms I could see for some is there is zero service for AT&T (a pro for us but a con for some) and if it was seriously hot there isn’t much space/shade to escape the heat.
Will also end this with the only downside to our visit which was that we were woken up at 6am to a family of ~6 with 3 little kids SCREAMING in the hot spring. They had absolutely zero social awareness that there were clearly 8+ groups asleep and were yelling their conversations before sunrise. Unsure if it’s common for others passing by to visit just for a dip (and be as loud as these guys were) or if this was an anomaly but it certainly made for an early morning & a quick move-on.
GuideLoved the sound of the creek by the camp, hot springs wasn’t to hot, no shade so come prepared in the summer
TravelerWe drove our van right up near the water in a quiet nook. Spent one night enjoying the many shore birds, a beautiful sunset and a refreshing cool night. I would not recommend swimming in this active wildlife reservoir! Most camping sites were private, separated by sage brush, and did not have toilets, so best for self-serving vehicles- or if you are ok walking down the road a bit. Will have to come back for stargazing after the wildfires die down.
GuideStayed 3 nights just off the parking area. The ground was a powdery dirt off the parking area and was everywhere. The hot springs were good in the morning and after 6 in the evening(water temp upper 80’s lower 90’s). Anytime in between they were too hot between 100-120 degrees. Won’t camp there again, made me nervous when people pulled up after 10 at night . I understand everyone has a right to. My dog found used toilet paper with feces dried on it, saw a lot of used toilet paper around. If checking out the hot springs or camping in the parking lot for one night it is a good place.
GuideDidn’t camp just checked it out. Not sure you can swim in the water, didn’t have my water shoes on to try. It looked like more like a pond on shore could be mucky. Not a long drive in, didn’t look like a place to swim. Not a place we would camp.
Camping near Denio, Nevada, offers a unique experience with stunning landscapes and a chance to connect with nature. Whether you're looking for hot springs or starry nights, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Denio, Nevada, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With its beautiful landscapes and unique features, it’s a destination worth exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Denio, NV offers a wide range of camping options, with 17 campgrounds and RV parks near Denio, NV and 7 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Denio, NV is Bog Hot Springs Dispersed Camping with a 4-star rating from 10 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Denio, NV.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 parks near Denio, NV that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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