RV sites near Fallon, Nevada cluster along major transportation corridors including Highway 50 and Interstate 80, providing convenient overnight stops for travelers. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F while winters bring freezing nights, with notable temperature fluctuations between seasons. The surrounding high desert terrain offers limited shade with scattered sagebrush and occasional cottonwood trees near water sources.
What to do
Explore Fort Churchill ruins: Fort Churchill State Historic Park offers camping at Samuel Buckland Campground where visitors can tour historic military ruins. "We watched the sunrise over the ruins then toured the visitors center," notes Graham W., who visited during winter when temperatures dropped to 27°F.
Access desert recreation: ATV and quad trails extend from camping areas into the surrounding desert. Virginia City is approximately 40 miles from Fallon, with Virginia City RV Park providing a base for exploring this historic mining town. "Great location and great store that had basic needs. Views overlooking the cemetery were pretty cool," shares Jeff&Jenn P.
Follow marked hiking paths: Several parks offer short walking trails suitable for quick exploration. "Campground is a little rough around the edges, but it's a beautiful landscape with several marked short trails that are good for a wander," reports Jeremy M. about Samuel Buckland Campground, noting it works well "for squeezing in a weeknight when the opportunity arises."
What campers like
Shade trees: The high desert climate makes shade valuable, with some campgrounds offering tree cover. "Great little campground with plenty of shade for all nestled among ancient and stately cottonwood trees," reports Alison about Samuel Buckland Campground, adding that "large sagebrush and trees also provide privacy."
Grass areas: While limited in the desert environment, some RV sites include small grassy spaces. At Desert Rose RV Park, sites feature "concrete pads, close together, small grass areas," according to Greg K., who appreciated that "the Wi-Fi worked (my last four campgrounds advertised Wi-Fi, and it worked at the office, but not at my campsite)."
Central location: The Fallon area serves as a hub for regional exploration. Virginia C. valued the "quiet campground in Silver Springs, NV. Only about an hour to Carson City, Reno and Virginia City. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed the peace and quiet."
What you should know
Highway noise levels: Traffic sounds affect many camping areas, particularly those near main roads. One camper at Desert Rose RV Park noted, "You do hear traffic on interstate," while another described it as "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."
Water availability: Water sources vary significantly between campgrounds. Some sites include individual spigots, as Jessica M. discovered at Samuel Buckland: "We were nicely surprised to have water spigots at the sites (not hook ups)." Other locations may require campers to carry their own water.
Reservation systems: Many campgrounds operate on first-come, first-served basis rather than reservations. Jessica M. notes Samuel Buckland Campground costs "$15 per night and very quiet at night for a good sleep," while being first-come, first-served.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Some campgrounds provide recreational facilities for children. Whispering River Ranch RV Park offers "two nice playgrounds and a pickleball court that they provided rackets for," according to Casey L., who added, "Kids welcome... Each site also has a small grass area."
Educational opportunities: Historic sites provide learning experiences for children. David M. describes Samuel Buckland as a "good family campground with lots of amenities and benefits," though he cautions to "bring all items you need or be prepared to leave camp to go to the store."
Accessibility considerations: Some campgrounds feature accessible sites and trails. Jeremy M. observed that Samuel Buckland has "new tables, mature trees, trails and accessible campsites and trails," though "bathrooms are a little run down."
Tips from RVers
Check shower facilities: Bathroom and shower conditions vary widely between parks. At Fallon RV Park, Tim G. found "the bathrooms were horrible with trash all over the floors and both showers were broken and unusable," but noted, "They said there were also showers attached to the store and it sounded like they might have been serviced more often."
Prepare for tight spacing: RV sites throughout the region tend to be closely situated. "Sites are close together throughout the park. We really didn't see where any sites were better spaced than others," reported one camper, while Michael L. described Desert Rose RV Park as having "dusty gravel streets between rows of sites. RV's are closely packed."
Consider site surface types: Different campgrounds offer varying pad types. Fallon RV Park provides paved spots while Desert Rose features concrete pads. Cindy N. observed, "Gravel road, sites are paved though," adding that while "sites are close together...there is a small amount of grass between them."
