Best Tent Camping near Fernley, NV

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Best Tent Sites Near Fernley, NV (7)

    Camper-submitted photo from Developed 7 — Lahontan State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Developed 7 — Lahontan State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Developed 7 — Lahontan State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Developed 7 — Lahontan State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Developed 7 — Lahontan State Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Developed 7 — Lahontan State Recreation Area

    1. Developed 7 — Lahontan State Recreation Area

    9 Reviews
    6 Photos
    62 Saves
    Silver Springs, Nevada

    Camping: Silver Springs Beach #7 offers developed campground facilities open year-round, with restrooms, tables and grills. Primitive on-the-beach camping is permitted in all areas except for day use and boat ramp areas. A camping limit of 14 days in a 30-day period is enforced. Sanitary dump station facilities are available near both entrances to the park. NOTE: Showers and flush toilets are CLOSED during the off-season from October to May.

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    • Equestrian

    $15 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Reno View Dispersed

    2. Reno View Dispersed

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    Virginia City, Nevada

    Please do not try this if you are not in an all wheel drive high clearance vehicle. Not at all recommended for RVs.

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    • Dispersed
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      3. Fish Ladder Beach

      1 Review
      13 Saves
      Nixon, Nevada

      This is Paiute Tribal Land where respectful visitors are welcomed, but a permit is required. Camping is dispersed along the shores of Lake Pyramid, but please respect 'no trespassing' signs and refer to tribal maps for off-limit areas.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation
      Camper-submitted photo from Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation
      Camper-submitted photo from Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation
      Camper-submitted photo from Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation

      4. Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation

      2 Reviews
      5 Photos
      32 Saves
      Floriston, California

      Boca reservoir is a popular spot for water recreation of all kinds. Heavy motorized boat and personal watercraft use, and water skiing on summer weekends. Also popular for wind surfing on the east shore. Kayaking and canoeing when the water is calm (morning and evening). Swimming and fishing too. Year round fishing. Ice fishing during winter depending on conditions. Camping on both the east and west shores of Boca Reservoir. A boat ramp is located near Boca Campground on the southwest end of the reservoir, but may be subject to closure during low water levels. Most single family sites and group campgrounds can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777. NO CAMPING OR CAMPFIRES ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF DEVELOPED CAMPGROUNDS. Directions: From Truckee take Interstate 80 east for six miles to the Hirschdale exit. Go north and under I-80 for approximately one mile to Boca Reservoir.

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      • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      • Picnic Table

      $20 / night

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        Camper-submitted photo from North Canyon Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from North Canyon Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from North Canyon Campground
        Camper-submitted photo from North Canyon Campground
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        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Spooner Backcountry
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Spooner Backcountry
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Spooner Backcountry
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Spooner Backcountry
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Spooner Backcountry
        Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Spooner Backcountry

        7. Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Spooner Backcountry

        1 Review
        7 Photos
        23 Saves
        Glenbrook, Nevada

        Camping: Camping is allowed in three primitive, walk-in campgrounds: Marlette Peak, Hobart and North Canyon. Each campground has a restroom and camp sites with picnic tables and bear resistant food and trash storage boxes. While camping, store food and trash in these boxes. Pack it in, pack it out: when you depart, remove all food and trash from the boxes so they are available for use by other campers. Dispersed camping is not allowed around Marlette Lake or anywhere else within park boundaries. A camping limit of 14 days in a 30-day period is enforced.

        Cabin Rentals: The Park also manages two backcountry cabins. The Spooner Lake Cabin (available May 1 - October 15) is located just north of Spooner Lake and sleeps four people comfortably. If you’re looking for a more intimate experience, the Wildcat Cabin (available May 1 - October 15) is approximately 2.5 miles up North Canyon (several hundred yards east of the road) and sleeps two. Both cabins have basic amenities such as composting toilets, beds, cook stoves and wood burning stoves, but other items such as sleeping bags, food and utensils will need to be packed in. Please contact the park for more information.

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      Recent Tent Reviews in Fernley

      264 Reviews of 7 Fernley Campgrounds


      • Tyler C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Reno View Dispersed
        Nov. 2, 2024

        Reno View Dispersed

        amazing view

        okay. let’s be real. the road is a beast. I would not drive it with any vehicle other than SUV/Truck. DO NOT bring up an RV/Trailer. you’ll regret it. we stayed and car camped. an awesome view of the lights of Reno. can be very windy but if you get between some of the trees it’s not to bad.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Inn & Casino
        Oct. 27, 2024

        Bonanza Inn & Casino

        Bonanza

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      • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from BLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed
        Oct. 12, 2024

        BLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed

        Not easily accessible

        The two closest roads coming in from the West are blocked off and labeled no unauthorized vehicles. This is due to the construction of the new neighborhoods and they probably annexed the area. You could probably access it from the East but I have no idea how many miles it would be in from where you would come in.

      • ron R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Peavine Road Dispersed Camping
        Oct. 12, 2024

        Peavine Road Dispersed Camping

        Complete trash dump

        It's sad where we have this public land to camp on and people just dump tons and tons of trash and abandoned cars and demolished cars on the property would not recommend going. There's some more BLM land about 15 to 20 minutes north on Red Rock road.

      • Mujas N.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bonanza Inn & Casino
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Bonanza Inn & Casino

        cool place

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      • Paxton B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Merrill Valley Dispersed Camp
        Sep. 30, 2024

        Merrill Valley Dispersed Camp

        The road is terrible

        Not really sure if we camped in the right spot. It isn’t great, but it got the job done to just crash for a night. Felt like we were in a construction zone

      • MThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Logger Campground
        Sep. 12, 2024

        Logger Campground

        Beautiful campground with lake views.

        Love our stay at Logger Campground, very clean vault toilets, and facility. Most of the spots are very tight, narrow spaces. Make some when you book, you get the right size spot. Pay dump just offsite.

      • KThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Carson RV Resort
        Sep. 11, 2024

        Carson RV Resort

        Worthy of the resort title!

        We normally prefer wilderness parks, and generally avoid RV parks. We’ve stayed in a few though and this one is by far the absolute nicest one we’ve ever stayed in!! It recently changed ownership and the new owners have invested in a first-class place! We had to find a last minute place on a Sunday due to the Davis Creek Regional park fire. We pulled in here and were helped by a wonderful young woman in the office. What I liked most about this place was that it is more spacious than typical RV parks. Also, more importantly, the bathrooms were amazing and deserving of the “resort” name. While there may have been a few rigs here longer term, their sites were neat and orderly. The location is by a highway (and behind Costco), but the noise wasn’t bad at all. The pool area is beautiful and includes outdoor grills and a gas fire pit. There is minimal shade as the trees are all new. The laundry rooms (2!) were lovely. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Beautiful and well run facility. Does it compare to a state or National park, no. But for what it is it is outstanding!

      • rThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation
        Sep. 10, 2024

        Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation

        Nice USFS campground

        All camp sites have a picnic table and a fire ring. Please ensure fires are permitted before starting a fire. The campground was clean and quiet. Pit toilets were clean and well stocked. Please note that I was there during the week. I imagine that during summer weekends it can get quite noisy with boat and jet ski traffic being so close to Reno. I would definitely stay again.

      • KThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Davis Creek Regional Park
        Sep. 8, 2024

        Davis Creek Regional Park

        It was on fire 9/7

        My 1-star review is only because, sadly, a fire started at this campground and was out of control by the time we arrived. It grew to 1,500 acres and destroyed 6 structures. I was really looking forward to staying at this park. Sadly, it has likely been destroyed.

      • Anna B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Moon Rocks Camp
        Sep. 8, 2024

        Moon Rocks Camp

        Camping on Mars

        (September 28th, 2023) Got here after dark and found an empty clearing to park in for the night. The moon and the stars were so bright, it felt like we were on another planet. Got to explore the area in the morning, such a cool spot! Very quiet when we were there.

      • Blue Tansy D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pyramid Lake Marina and RV Park
        Aug. 9, 2024

        Pyramid Lake Marina and RV Park

        Couldn’t make it in time…

        Sadly we were delayed and would not have arrived at Pyramid Lake until 2am so we didn’t stay. We did however visit the lake and museum and visitor center and it was well worth it! We will definitely be back to try and camp here again. We spoke with the locals and they confirmed that once you purchase the camping permit ($15) then you just drive to the lake and find a spot - very rustic, very cool! The lake itself is absolutely beautiful. We can’t wait to come back… maybe during a full moon and fishing season! Be sure to visit the museum and definitely stop at the INDIAN TACO spot on the way to the lake… it was delicious!

      • BThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Truckee River RV Park
        Aug. 6, 2024

        Truckee River RV Park

        Website states switched to permanent tenants

        I have not stayed here but the website states switched to permanent residents. Likely hard to find a spot.

      • jThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Tahoe National Forest Boca Campground
        Aug. 5, 2024

        Tahoe National Forest Boca Campground

        Boca Rest

        I spent nine days camping at Boca rest, it is a beautiful campsite. I was there before memorial day weekend so it was fairly empty. The fishing and the little Truckee and the lake was outstanding.

      • Sabrina D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Davis Creek Regional Park
        Jul. 19, 2024

        Davis Creek Regional Park

        Nice spot for a few days

        We actually camp here often because it's the closest place that feels like we're in the mountains. Not many campgrounds in Northern NV have forest like trees. The spaces are a good size but kinda close to one another. Rangers are friendly and often stop by just to see how things are going. Currently there's a fire ban but they do have fire pits. You can park right at your site. The rate has increased to 30.00 a night and they charge a pet fee of 1.00 per animal per night. The only thing that kind of detracts from the camping atmosphere is the freeway. You are close enough to hear it but it's more a white noise with the occasional truck breaking. You can't see it though so that's a plus.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Lookout Campground
        Jul. 16, 2024

        Lookout Campground

        Fantastic Crystal Peak

        This site is really close to Reno, except for the time it takes on the dirt road.  We went in one way and out the other.  Our way in was from 395 at Bordertown north of Reno on Long Valley Road.  Once on the dirt the first couple of miles were bad washboard.  Slow going.  Then, the rest of the trip had some challenging driving with rocks and ruts.  We went really slow and everything was fine.  We left via Dog Valley Road and hit the pavement again in Verdi.

        We visited for a night mid-week.  Only one other campsite was occupied.  The trail from the campground to Crystal Peak was great.  It's more like Crystal knoll.  The history of Cristal Peak is amazing, and the crystals are everywhere.  Really nice views from atop the knoll too.  Many people visit just for the day to collect crystals.

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from BLM FLATTOP
        Jul. 6, 2024

        BLM FLATTOP

        Access Sucks

        The road kinda sucks but VC is a good time. It was nice other than the road. Please remember to pack everything out, there was a lot of trash I had to pick up that was left behind by others.

      • Casey L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Whispering River Ranch RV Park
        Jun. 3, 2024

        Whispering River Ranch RV Park

        Such friendly people!

        This location is so convenient and easy! Pull through sites that can fit any Rv. Everyone at the front desk was kind and very responsive. The operations manager was so kind as to pick up and deliver our empty propane tanks upon our arrival! Views of the Walker over from the walking trail were perfect. Kids welcome, two nice playgrounds and a pickleball court that they provided rackets for. Each site also has a small grass area. Would definitely come back!!

      • j
        Camper-submitted photo from Keystone RV Park
        May. 30, 2024

        Keystone RV Park

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      • Sabrina D.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Campgrounds — Lahontan State Recreation Area
        May. 12, 2024

        Dispersed Campgrounds — Lahontan State Recreation Area

        On the Beach, lot's of places, Can get crowded

        We’re regulars at this spot, pitching our tent on the south side, though there's plenty of room for the RV crowd too. The best part? You can camp right by the water! Weekdays offer serene silence, but come the weekend, it’s party and generator central—so bring your earplugs! Pit toilets might not sound glamorous, but these are shockingly tidy and bug-free. Shade might be limited around here, but play a little hide and seek, and you’ll find some cool spots to chill under. For the peeps who prefer having a "camp spot", there’s a semi-developed area with water hook-ups(electricity’s a mystery to us—we’re old-school tenters). Need to stay connected? No worries, T-mobile’s 5G has got your back everywhere in the park—essential for us road warriors. A little heads-up though: always, always check the weather first. We learned the hard way during a three-day wind festival, and, well, RIP old tent—hello, shiny new shelter!

      • EThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bordertown Casino RV Resort
        May. 3, 2024

        Bordertown Casino RV Resort

        Horrible - NOT KID FRIENDLY! Not for families.

        A rude cranky old lady will yell at your kids for playing on the grass. They won’t let you stay to long if have kids. This is NOT a family friendly rv park. It’s meant for long term elderly. Which would be nice if they were nice. I also called ahead to make a reservation and they said they had plenty of room and just come in. When we should up they were packed and we just paid to dumb and leave. As a family unit this is not for you. If you’re retired and just looking for a stay or long term stay it’s good to go. Just don’t bring your kids. At least the gentleman in the office was super nice. He was the only good thing I can speak of. Of course the cranky lady went and complained to him. All because our kids were playing on the grass. Pffff.

      • Denis J.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Pyramid Lake Marina and RV Park
        May. 2, 2024

        Pyramid Lake Marina and RV Park

        Down on the beach below the Marina

        We stayed for 3 days on the beach next to the picnic leantos. We were the only ones camping on the beach. Very quiet. We have a 24' Class C motorhome. The beach was very clean and orderly. The Marina has a great store for just about anything you may need. The staff was very helpful.

      • EThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Dog Valley
        Apr. 23, 2024

        Dog Valley

        Our favorite !

        Dog Valley is a special place where we come to boondock. It’s quite and has a great creek. People come out here to camp, ride atvs, side by sides, dirt bikes, or off road. People target practice a lot and the ranger is very nice.

      • JThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Scout Camp at Fort Churchill
        Apr. 20, 2024

        Scout Camp at Fort Churchill

        Site on the Pony Express

        Site had a pre-made fire pit. There’s a few spots here to choose from, although if you’re looking for privacy they are somewhat close together. There were 3 others here when we came. Lots of ATVs here. Overall pretty good for a nights stay, especially if you’re in to history!



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      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Fernley, NV?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Fernley, NV is Developed 7 — Lahontan State Recreation Area with a 3.4-star rating from 9 reviews.

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