Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Fallon, NV

Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Dispersed Camping provides free overnight parking with pit toilets and trash bins at two designated areas for pet owners. The sites feature dirt roads that are generally well-maintained and accessible to most vehicles. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the refuge to protect the abundant wildlife, including birds, waterfowl, deer, coyotes, and beavers. RV and van camping work well at these locations, though tent campers may find challenges with the loose sand surfaces and lack of defined tent pads. Pets should be kept close as the refuge hosts diverse wildlife and lacks designated pet exercise areas. The refuge's camping areas provide stunning mountain views and stargazing opportunities about 20 minutes from Fallon for supplies.

Desert Rose RV Park in Fernley welcomes pets with designated pet areas and charges a $3 per pet fee. The campground features concrete parking pads with small grass areas between sites that provide space for dogs to rest. Full hookup RV sites accommodate both pets and their owners with clean facilities including showers and laundry. Bonanza Inn & Casino offers pet-friendly accommodations with water hookups and thirty-amp electrical connections for overnight RV stays at $15 per night. Churchill County Regional Park explicitly prohibits tent camping but allows pets at their RV-only sites with water and electric hookups. The roads throughout Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge can become impassable during snowy conditions, requiring campers to check weather forecasts when planning trips with pets.

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Fallon, NV

119 Reviews of 31 Fallon Campgrounds


  • Ariel & John  W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 6, 2020

    Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Dispersed Camping

    Beautiful, clean, quiet

    Stillwater NWR has a number of designated dispersed camping sites with pit toilets and trash bins. Free. All dirt roads but roads are OK. When we were there in April/May 2020, we were the only ones camping in the Refuge. Camped on Division Rd.

    All sites were clean and quiet. Level. Some of the lakes are paddleable depending on season and there are lots of hiking trails and interpretive trails.

    Tons of birds, waterfowl, deer, coyotes, beavers. Amazing sky with mountains in the background.

    About 20 min from Fallon for supplies. Would stay again.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 15, 2021

    Desert Rose RV Park

    Nothing Special but a Good Short Termer to Visit the Reno Area.


    The RV park was easy to find and enter. Check in was smooth with a very friendly staff, and we were escorted to pull through site 150 with FHUs for our three day stay. The utilities are nicely placed on the middle of the pad. Site 150 is a premium pull through. The only thing that makes this site premium is the concrete pad, small grass front yard, and shade trees; as there is no picnic table, patio, or fire pit. Sites are near each other throughout the park. We really didn’t see where any sites were better spaced than others. We received a Good Sam discount for the nightly rate, which basically paid for the lodging tax. Then there’s a $2 resort fee and $3 per pet fee ($6 for our two pets) with other charges if you bring additional people and vehicles with you. The WiFi was average for a park this size. Cable did not work, but they were trying to get the cable company to come fix it. However, we got a fair amount of OTA channels, with two prime channels. We got 2 bars on Verizon. There’s an interesting mix of full timers, seasonal, and short termers. I state interesting as many of the permanent party live along the South to West perimeter. Most take pride in their sites but as good as the park sites look towards the front it degrades in too many sites looking like, well, a “trailer park”. There’s a very clean and well maintained facility with a Rec Room, showers and nice big laundry. We like the rule where a site can only use two machines at a time. Unless you want to trek out into the desert where the Quads and ATVs go, there are no trails here to walk your dog, but there is a small fenced, off-leash dog area, which was nice. We thought this park would be more of a destination park and for us, it was not. This park had the worse road noise we've experienced after two years on the road. Our sound machine could not drown out the internal park muffler rumbles of locals going to work that started about 4:00 AM, the highway noise all day plus most of the night, and the 5:30ish AM train. We stayed here three nights based on reviews from other websites. Our opinion overall, this place is nothing special. However, it is a good overnighter and could be an option to explore the Reno area.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2023

    Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Dispersed Camping

    Wild Nevada

    Spent two nights here away from everything.  Snow on the surrounding mountains, giant white pelicans in the marshes.  We felt like immigrants crossing the Nevada desert in a covered wagon (actually our custom built Ram Promaster adventure van).  Great get away.

  • John C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    East of Pyramid Lake

    Quiet and flat.

    This is a simple dirt area with a few spots to tuck away in. It is right off of the small highway and just few minutes north of Nixon. I was here on a coldish, rainy weekday and night, so it was empty except for one RV. It was a good place to do some easy (muddy) trail riding and take a lap around Pyramid Lake. I imagine it is quite hot in the summer. Spots are easy to get to, just be aware of sharp/jagged rocks as you move further off of the highway. Much of the surrounding off-road areas are closed to non-reservation people, so just pay attention to the signage to stay out of trouble with the tribal police. No vegetation other than sagebrush, so bring your own firewood/briquettes/etc. if you plan to have a campfire for grilling.

  • John C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Dayton State Park Campground

    Meh.

    As everyone has noted, it is only about 30 feet from the highway...so that is what it is. For $15 for Nevada residents and $20 for non-residents, it's not anything special. It apparently is first come - first served, since there is no Ranger, no host, and the parks.nv.gov website never works properly.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Dayton State Park Campground

    Great spot when the other parks are full.

    Some of the other parks were full so we kept driving and found this state park. There are only 10 camp sites but they are far, enough, apart. Water is available from a spigot and there are garbage cans around. It costs $10 of you are from Nevada, $20 otherwise. Of note is the simp station that has a $5 fee. The day use area is beautiful with flush toilets and a nice lawn.

  • J
    Dec. 17, 2024

    BLM next to Truckee River, in Mustang

    Good in a pinch.

    Just off of 80 @ the Mustang exit, east bound side. Industrial area, so trucks going by, mostly during the day, but occasionally throughout the night. Good, clean spot to rest for a night. Adjacent to the river

  • Wesley M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 11, 2021

    Twenty Mile Beach Dispersed Camping

    Sweet spot right on the lake!

    This BLM site is 1 of 3 along the west side of Walker Lake. This is the northernmost BLM campground along Highway 95. Follow the signage along the highway. Access to the site is along a slow and easy gravel road that is wide enough for two rigs to safely and comfortably pass each other. As you come down the road into the campground you'll notice you have an option to turn right (south) or left (north). Both roads lead to a vault toilet building with access to drive right on down to the beach. We opted for a site near the northern vault toilet. The views are spectacular as you are surrounded by mountains on all sides with Walker Lake in the middle of it all! This is dispersed camping at it's finest! While you'll have to deal with a little bit of highway noise it's not terrible since it's Highway 95 and not heavily travelled by anything other than semi trucks. The town of Schurz is a mere 12 miles north of the site and has several amenities along with fuel. The towns of Walker Lake and Hawthorne are 10 and 20 miles to the south, respectively. Hawthorne is a more populated area with grocery, gas and other shopping amenities. Highly recommend to any other lovers of boondocking. We stayed during the second week of November and the weather was clear, light wind with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s with the lowest nighttime temp of around 38. We'll be back here again for sure!

  • H
    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.


Guide to Fallon

Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Dispersed Camping provides free overnight options across two designated areas with pit toilets and trash collection. The loose sandy terrain works well for RVs and vans but presents challenges for tent campers. Located about 20 minutes from Fallon, Nevada, the refuge sits at approximately 3,900 feet elevation in the high desert with dramatic temperature changes between seasons. Visitors find diverse wildlife including waterfowl, deer, coyotes, and beavers throughout the protected habitat.

What to do

Wildlife viewing opportunities: At Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, bird watchers and nature photographers find abundant subjects. A visitor noted, "Tons of birds, waterfowl, deer, coyotes, beavers. Amazing sky with mountains in the background."

Historic exploration: Visit Fort Churchill State Historic Park to learn about Nevada's past. "Ft Churchill staff had an old time type of celebration. Fun activities for the entire family," explains a camper who visited during July 4th weekend.

Water recreation: When water levels permit at Lahontan State Recreation Area, boating and fishing become popular. "Great place for friends and family to meet. Much nicer with a higher water level," reports one visitor, though conditions vary seasonally.

What campers like

Mountain views: The desert landscape offers expansive vistas. One camper at Stillwater described their experience as "Beautiful and quite. The coordinates lead to an info sign. Past that sign is another that clearly says how far the 2 sites are. It's a long gravel road, but if you're lucky enough to be the only campers, as we were, is beautifully serene."

Peaceful isolation: Many campers value the quiet surroundings. A visitor to Stillwater recalled, "Spent two nights here away from everything. Snow on the surrounding mountains, giant white pelicans in the marshes. We felt like immigrants crossing the Nevada desert in a covered wagon."

Affordability: Bonanza Inn & Casino offers budget overnight options. According to one visitor, "This park is on the side of a casino. Tight fit for RV but for the price of $15 it's worth it. They do not take reservations, first come first served."

What you should know

Seasonal road conditions: Access can become problematic in winter. Always check weather forecasts before heading to camping areas as roads can become impassable with snow or rain.

Bathroom facilities vary: Most dispersed camping areas have basic vault toilets. At Churchill County Regional Park, a visitor reported, "This is a modest little campground with not much here. The only bathroom available at the time I was there was a porta potty. They did not have showers."

Tent camping limitations: Not all campgrounds accommodate tent campers. One visitor noted, "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."

Pet restrictions: While many areas allow pets, rules require them to be leashed. No designated pet exercise areas exist at most campgrounds, and wildlife presents potential hazards to unleashed animals.

Tips for camping with families

Bring shade structures: The high desert sun can be intense. Plan for temperatures that range from below freezing at night to over 90°F during summer days.

Pack extra water: Potable water isn't available at all sites. One visitor to Desert Rose RV Park mentioned, "Great staff and make checking a breeze. All travel trailers lined up. You do hear traffic on interstate. Very nice rec room, laundry and clean shower room."

Consider RV camping: Most pet friendly camping near Fallon, Nevada works better for RVs than tents. A camper observed at Stillwater, "You could park an RV or a van here and be fine. But the only place to pitch a tent that's not next to a main road is super loose sand."

Plan for wind: Desert winds can be strong and unpredictable. A camper at Lahontan State Recreation Area warned, "Had a hard time leaving the trailer due to sand in the wind flying at high rates of speed."

Tips from RVers

Scout sites before committing: Sandy conditions can trap vehicles. At Lahontan, an RVer cautioned, "I enjoyed this spot though beware, you can get stuck in the sand. Many spots may be difficult to maneuver with a larger rig."

Leveling challenges: Many sites require extra work for comfortable setup. At Fallon RV Park & Country Store, a visitor noted, "The RV spots are paved and level, the hookups worked well. Most RVs seemed to be people living there."

Limited big rig access: Larger RVs face challenges at some campgrounds. A visitor to Samuel Buckland Campground shared, "We pulled a 36' toy hauler, and we were able to find a pull through spot. However, it was pretty tight, and I wouldn't recommend that large of a trailer if you don't want a few scratches from bushes."

Check operating hours: Many locations offering pet friendly camping near Fallon have seasonal closures or restrictions. Confirm availability before traveling, especially during winter months when some facilities reduce services.

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