Best RV Parks & Resorts near Denio, NV

Recent RV Reviews near Denio, Nevada

56 Reviews of 15 Denio Campgrounds

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  Nicholas N.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 7, 2023

  Alvord Hot Springs

  Weekend stay at the playa

  The camp ground was great. It has the basic needs for most camper trailers. There are a few sites there with shore power but I didn’t see any water hook ups. There is water there if you need to fill up jugs, tanks or water bottles. There is a single flushing toilet that is available for overnighters as well as small store with food and drinks for sale. The staff was very nice and helpful. Be aware of the wind! Our first night in our teardrop was pretty rocky. Almost lost our awning because the gusts were at or above 60mph. We talked to the staff and they said to orient the trailer front towards the mountains. It seriously helped a lot. If you tent camp, I would recommend some sort of windscreen or just use your vehicle to block it somehow. Overall the scenery is majestic and is worth the drive out there. 10/10

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 4, 2024

  South Steens Campground

  Worth the washboarded drive

  Syayed 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.

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  Mel

  Guide

  

  Sep. 23, 2020

  Royal Peacock opal mine

  Great place

  You are in the dessert so don’t expect much.  If you are camping here it’s because you plan to mine for opals. The bathrooms are good. Showers are nice and high psi!  They have ice, ice cream and sodas for purchase as well as a small gift shop.  The 30 amp pull through sites are really close the back-Ins are a bit more spread out. I can imagine this place is pretty tight if all sites are filled during their busy season but mid September it was comfortable.  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.  Nearest gas and groceries is Denio Lakeview is about 100 mi away.  Great owner and super friendly staff help at the mine.  Super kid friendly  my daughter and I had a blast.

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  Shay F.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 6, 2021

  Alvord Hot Springs

  Unique Hotspring Adventure

  As I saw mentioned earlier, this is not for everyone.  The journey to get to Alvord was long.  We traveled Hwy 20 from Bend to Burns, 205 to Fields, Fields-Denio Rd to Alvord.  It was a long, very remote drive.  The road from Fields is gravel, so be aware.  Alvord is right off the playa.  You do get an access code with your stay to be able to drive out there.  We were warned to stay away if it rains.  It turns to mud quickly and you will get stuck.  The hotspring is pumped direct from the source.  It's murky, unfiltered, unregulated bliss.  There are two pools, so you have to get cozy with all the other soakers.  The wind was cold and fierce when we stayed.  I thought the trailer was going to tip over during the night.  We met a many nice people and had fun conversations.  Expensive for what it is, but certainly a memorable experience.

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  Judy T.

  Legend

  

  May. 28, 2021

  Willow Creek - Willow Creek Hot Springs

  Quiet dispersed camping by a hot springs

  We camped here in mid-September 2014. You can approach this BLM campground from either the Fields-Denio Road or from highway 95. Either way, you will be traveling on a graded gravel road for some distance through the immense Whitehorse Ranch.

  There were no site numbers so you just pick a spot. We camped further away from the hot springs in case partiers decided to join us. Thankfully, no one did and we enjoyed the quiet and the amazing sunset and night skies.

  There was one small vault toilet which was clean but no tp so that is why we bring our own.

  There were two hot springs pools which were the perfect temperature.

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  Amber

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 23, 2022

  Alvord Hot Springs

  Perfect Entrance to Alvord Desert

  This camp ground and hot springs is the perfect entrance to the Alvord desert. There are sites with and without electricity as well as bunkers if you don't want to camp. We were in a van and opted for a site with electricity. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area. Even if you don't stay here I would recommend using this paid entrance to the Alvord desert. They also have a small shop with food and camping supplies if needed. There is a rustic hot springs spot, which is very lovely. We used it twice during our one night stay. The second night we camped on the playa. I would highly recommend visiting the Alvord desert and at least stopping by this spot if you want to enter the playa.

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  Greg B.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 23, 2023

  Fish Spring Dispersed

  Remote, desolate & nearly perfect......

  On Thursday (10/12/23)  I left home with the plan of driving to the Virgin Valley Hot Springs via 299/8A to see the Annular Solar Eclipse.  I arrived at the state line a tad later than expected and followed a beautiful graded 'dyrt' road.  The first camp I came across was Fish Spring.  I saw some open spaces and figured things were going to get busy with the eclipse, so I grabbed a spot.  Beautiful simplicity!!!  No real defined spots, but several areas of access.  Some pull-throughs were occupied by RVs, other spots had nothing but a car/tent combo.  One vault toilet was very clean & well-stocked with paper.  I could not find the spring or water spigot.  There is a horse corral but looks to be in poor condition.  A sign requests "pelletized feed only'.  There were only a handful of fire rings and no picnic tables.  This was my camp for 2 nights.  The following day I drove the rough Mud Spring Canyon Rd to the Royal Peacock Mine & Virgin Valley, and on Saturday, witnessed the Annular Eclipse from here.

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  Sarah W.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 31, 2020

  Alvord Hot Springs

  Can’t rave enough

  When I lived in Portland, I went to the Alvord desert three times... it is a 7 hour drove, but I wanted to see it in different seasons. Each time did not disappoint.

  I stayed here twice of the three times because I was with a group and the $50 bunker was not bad split up. 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.

  The Steens range was just dusted with snow, so we were very lucky. It was presidents weekend for reference.

  Bathrooms, but not showers.

  The bunkers are old military converted into a living space. Small, but really fun to stay in.

  Road is easy to get to. Dirt for a few miles off the highway, but super stunning.

  Worth the long haul. Every time.

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  Jana M.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 10, 2016

  South Steens Campground

  Fall steens trip

  We spent 2 nights at the campground and did the Big Indian Gorge hike to the headwall (it was awesome!) Campground was clean and quiet, except for a few big RV's with generators.

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  Khang N.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 23, 2020

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Free is the best price

  The drive-in was stunning with the small ponds, swimming ducks, and hopping rabbits in the forefront of a fading autumn sun.

  The cost per night is FREE! Along with a “hot” spring! The water was probably in the mid 90’s but it was freezing outside in October. The shower was fed from the spring so had a nice temp but obviously very low water pressure.

  No grey water dump but the water fill was very good, one of the best tasting waters out there!

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  Julia V.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 19, 2024

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Best free campsite ever

  Truly 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.

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  Syndy Z.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 18, 2021

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Virgin valley CG FWS

  Stayed here one night while travelling through. Nice hot springs pool, and shower facility. Most sites are primitive only, no fee, firepit and picnic table.

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  Beka S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2022

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Best hide away with dispersed camping

  Our trip was so amazing when we visited this camp site. We went opal mining and this campsites are right there at the entrance. It was so convent and beautiful. My favorite things about this spot.

  • the view
  • the fact that this is a free site and they still have bathrooms.
  • the shower ( it's not temperature controlled and in a creepy spider webbed filled barn thing. But I totally loved that it added to the experience.)
  • the little pod! So wonderful after a day in the sun mining. Things I didn't like
  • it's right in the valley the wind was CRAZY! almost blew over the tent. We had to put everything in the tent to keep it down. It was also INCREDIBLY difficult to get the fire started because of the wind. With all the fire starters we had it took us a long time to get the logs to catch because the wind kept changing and putting it out.
  • be aware some people drive ATV, motorcycles and stuff around the camp area.
  • the ducks or what ever screaming all night. Normally I love the sound of nature at night but it sounded like people were murdering ducks all night. It was a bit much.
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  Martha M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 1, 2022

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Beautiful warm springs and amazing stars

  This is a simple campground...spaces laid out across the desert, pit toilets and a water spigot. The warm springs are awesome... a large pool with 90 degree water, and a bathhouse with two continuous flow springwater showers. Remember to take your trash with you.

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  Chani K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 16, 2020

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Beautiful, but not private

  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. There are scenic ponds throughout the drive to this particular campground and many other campgrounds past this site too. While we didn’t partake in the hot springs on this trip, many visitors did and it looked clean and inviting. The bathrooms were also very well maintained. The pond at this site has a handicapped accessible ramp to the small dock, and there looks to be fishing available there (though, with restrictions). There were some small trails to walk around and explore, and beautiful sunsets to experience.

  The only downside was the lack of privacy, that I think is expected in this environment but worth noting. There are a good number of spots but no trees/space in between them. Wasn’t a deal breaker for us as we are van campers anyways, but something to keep in mind!

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  Jake H.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 10, 2018

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Virgin Valley Oasis

  We stumbled upon this campground after venturing across the Black Roack and through the Sheldon. It was the perfect place to relax for the night. While entirely exposed to the sun and elements this campground has a lot to offer. A swimming hole was made from a natural spring which also feeds showers! An oasis in a rather hot and dry desert. Each campsite has a firepit and picnic table as well. The campground has a couple basic toilets on each end. If you are into gem stones and came out to look for opal, this would be a great place to make home for the weekend. We went to the Rainbow Ridge opal mine and it was an amazing experience. The owner, Glenn, was kind and shared a lot of his knowledge with us. There is also a canyon to explore just north of the campground. A trail leads the way and make sure to bring water. The Virgin Valley is an incredible place and everyone should make plans to experience it at least once.

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  Sara B.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 24, 2019

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Free showers!

  This is a favorite spot of our’s because of being free, and that it has showers. The warm pool is nice also. It’s not hot like a lot of hot springs but more just warm. I wouldn’t go out of your way to stop here but I definitely recommend it if you’re traveling on 140.

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  Carlyne F.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 11, 2021

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Virgin Valley Campground, NV

  Virgina Valley Campground is off the beaten path, but free to camp. It’s perfect for a remote, peaceful experience. The campground has a stocked pond and allows fishing for kids, disabled persons and people over 65 years old. There is a little free library on site and each site comes with a picnic table and small fire pit. Bathrooms (pit toilets) are available, but there are no showers. We loved using the nearby trails to walk our dog, bike along or watch the wildlife. A really neat experience overall and at no cost!

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  shelly K.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 19, 2023

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Wow! This was FREE too

  What a stunning campground. We were passing through the area needed a nights rest. We want to come back n stay 2 nights to explore the wildlife area AND enjoy the warm spring. High desert setting was amazing.

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  Alison

  Legend

  

  May. 12, 2021

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Access to the Sheldon Wildlife Refuge

  This campground is only a few miles off highway 140and near the Sheldon Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. Pit toilets, fire rings and picnic tables are nice amenities. There is a wonderful bathhouse with warm water from the natural hot springs that provides showers.

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  connie C.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 23, 2020

  Virgin Valley Campground

  Nice hot spring and camping

  Camped here in October.  The hot spring was warm enough to still use although you needed to keep moving.  There is a change room and shower provided.  

  The campground is basic desert dirt camping.  Picnic tables and fire pits are provided.  There are several other little ponds around with birds and wildlife, coyotes yipped at night.

  When we got up the thermometer on our bikes read 22 degrees.

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  Kevin C.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 6, 2023

  Willow Creek - Willow Creek Hot Springs

  Wonderful Place to Relax

  First, do not use Apple Maps to get here. It will take you a turnoff two miles away and leave you wondering what to do next. Google maps will take you right to the vault toilet.

  Second, if you’re looking for a HOT spring, this one might disappoint. It’s warm for sure but not hot at all.

  Contrary to a previous poster, I saw no nudists here. Also disappointing but in this area, maybe I should count myself lucky.

  The bathroom had no toilet paper. We left a roll, but it seems this is a continual problem.

  That’s all the negatives.

  Star gazing here is incredible. You’re 150 miles from any real metro (McDermit doesn’t count).

  Nice deep fire rings that are safe with nice grill racks on them. Some sites can get muddy after a rain or melt off and one or two were actually under water when we were there.

  We had a blast here though. Lots of walking around room. I would imagine this place gets packed on a weekend or holiday. We had the place to ourselves in a Tuesday night with the exception of an older gentleman in a bus who was very friendly.

  Any vehicle can make it in here. It’s 25 miles of dirt road but it’s well maintained and 40mph is perfectly doable until you get to the turnoff to the site. The one mile stretch getting in there from the main road isn’t as well kept but you could still do it in a corolla.

  We were also lucky enough to see a herd of antelope on the way in. Photos attached.

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  Tyler M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 9, 2021

  Willow Creek - Willow Creek Hot Springs

  Wonderful hot spring down a dirt road

  We loved camping here! It was hot during the day and there is no shade. Once the sun started to go down though, it was the perfect time to go into the pools. There are two pools: a warm pool and a hot pool. They’re separated by a man-made divider. The warm pool was the perfect temp.

  The hot spring/camp site is about 20 miles down a dirt road, coming from highway 95. The road was well maintained and passable in our small AWD SUV. There were 2WD sedans at the camp too.

  • Pit toilet (bring your own TP) • No running water - bring your own • No trash collection - pack it out • A few sites have picnic tables but not all • Site are first come, first served • I had cell service on Verizon. No AT&T service. I recommend downloading offline maps before getting off the Highway. • The site was popular for being as remote as it is. So expect having neighbors and chatty folks in the hot spring. • Bring your own shade!

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  hannah fe

  Scout

  

  Jul. 22, 2021

  Willow Creek - Willow Creek Hot Springs

  Most beautiful place I've ever been

  I absolutely loved staying a few nights at this campground. The road in was about 25 miles of dirt, but it was super worth it to be able to swim in the hot springs and get to be around all the cows and dragonflies. Make sure you fill up on gas bc the nearest gas station is in Fields about 40 miles from the camp spots. We would have stayed longer but we were running out of supplies. Highly recommend. Beautiful piece of nature.

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  Monica W.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 8, 2021

  Willow Creek - Willow Creek Hot Springs

  Worth the drive

  It’s about 25 miles of dirt road either way you come in. It’s a nice little spot though. 1 vault toilet which was pretty gross. No water. So just be prepared before going out there. The water was clean and we were the only ones out there.

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  Pat S.

  Ranger

  

  May. 28, 2019

  Willow Creek - Willow Creek Hot Springs

  No Frills Campground

  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. Sights could be tight or dispersed depending on how many cars are there. There are two areas to set up camp. There is the area at the end of the road with the toilet. This is near the hot springs and can support four or five cars. The other spots are located on the road leading into the campsite / hot springs, there are five or six sites close enough to walk to the springs.  These areas are mostly located on the west side of the road. There are fire rings previous campers have built but no dedicated ones. There are also two picnic tables. 

  This is a good place to go to chill out and unplug. Make sure you bring everything you need with you, the fields store is a bit of a drive. The hot springs are well kept. They have a sandy bottom, relatively clear and not a strong sulphur smell. There is a hotter pool and a cooler pool. The divider is handmade. People take good care of the place. Make sure you pack out all your trash. This is a great place to soak, have a beer, and relax under the stars.

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  Daisee Mae S.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 31, 2022

  Willow Creek - Willow Creek Hot Springs

  Quiet & Out of The Way

  The road here, yes, it’s 25 miles of gravel. The first 3 miles were great! We drove top speed of 55, then for the next 22 miles our top speed was 10mph. With having a camper truck the washboard road was more than it could handle.

  We stayed in the spot next to the last spot in the camp, right next to a stream. At night we heard animals walking through it, it was beautiful. The most beautiful sunset also.

  We took 2 dips in the pools. One during the day light and one after dark when the air cooled off.

  The bathroom was very clean and no TP. We left a roll there and noticed someone else did too. So bring TP because there might not be any. No water resources so pack enough for your stay. We only stayed one night then headed off to Heart Mountain.

  It was so beautiful and peaceful here, we would definitely stay again. Not a lot of campers as we stayed on a Tuesday night.