Best Campgrounds near Hawthorne, NV

Dog droppings everywhere and truckers stop to bathe in the lake and sleep. I don’t mind, however, they keep their diesels on from time to time and along with the noise we’re choking on diesel exhaust fumes.

Usually I dry camp, but every once in a while like to come to a place with hook up so I can fill my water, dump my tanks take a shower, etc. This spot fits at Bill plus there’s a pretty lake. The non-hookup sites are $20 and full hook ups are 40. Ended up being $46 with fees. A little spendy. You do need a reservation in advance. There’s a QR code at the entrance however, cell service wasn’t strong enough to make the reservation. I had to come pick out a spot and then make the reservation online with my Starlink. That’s the really only annoying part here. Visited in April and the place was half empty. I would not enjoy it if it was full. Your neighbors would be really close.

Very clean and well maintained. Concrete, level FHU pads with picnic tables.  Clean showers and restrooms. Friendly staff. Convenient to town.

We went here for a change. We like the idea of dispersed camping and this one fits the bill. Free. Roads are not clearly marked so a little sketch finding spots. But wait it's all dispersed so we found a cozy spot atop a mountain and made camp. Was really awesome one other camper we saw he was a mile away. The roads did get some cars as we where in fall harvest time, Lots of photographers buzzing around. Other than that amazing spot. SHHH don't tell everyone.

Sportsman’s Beach was a great stopover for us. It’s enough off the main road that you hear very little road traffic. There are no amenities, but there are covered picnic tables and a public toilet

Pull into a spot and relax while you listen to the creek, close to the road easy access

Just here to tell folks the road is already closed but there are a couple small pull offs.

We spent 1 night and was hoping to spend another except for an unexpected rainstorm that brought of course rain and high winds. It is a windy area as it is in a canyon, but it had settled after the sun went down, and we were able to build a beautiful campfire. Our site was very large and it might have been a group site but there was only 1 post on the site. The vault toilet was just across from the campsite. The site was quite private and had a small walkway down to the stream where you could fit maybe 4 or 5 chairs and just enjoy the endless stream. I have T-Mobile and I had absolutely NO service.

Lovely and quiet. Plenty of open spots mid week September. The lake sites go fast but 35 and those on the eastern perimeter are very spacious with sunrise views over the cliff. Most of the campers seemed to be into fishing and frequented the lake with poles and even non motorized watercrafts. The trail head to Virginia Lakes is just off the west side of the camp with ample fishing as well. 

Pit toilets

Portable water

No cellular service

We stayed for one night on our way to El Paso with the grandkids. They loved tossing wood sticks in the lake. 

Restrooms were locked up, which was unfortunate. It was cool and breezy so we stayed on the lower end of the loop away from the highway noise and closer to the lake. 

Super low cost using the Passport. No power but a table and fire ring were enjoyable to use..

This was an amazing find, there’s only maybe 1 spot that wouldn’t require AWD it gets to be somewhat deep sandy/gravely roads after that. But otherwise, close to the lake, beautiful, and peaceful.

I have ATT and had plenty of service here.

Stayed one night on the way to Yosemite. Nasty snow rainy day. Restrooms and showers clean. Laundry good. Park needs some TLC. Unlevel sites. Cable had terrible connection. Wifi very weak.

Worked for our trip. Perfect spot for a overnight stay between Pahrump and Truckee. Full hook upd. Nice and clean.

This is my 2nd time staying here. Stayed last summer as well. Great place to camp even if it's just for the night. Very quiet other than some highway noise but wasn't distracting. There are larger spots up top as you come in, more spots down at next road and a few down by water and boat ramp. Self pay station is on 2nd level down by the vault restrooms.

This is my second time staying at Trumbull Lake Campground to access the hiking into the Hoover Wilderness.  Both times have been fantastic.  Trumbull Lake is at just under 10,000 feet elevation, making it a great place to escape the summer heat.  The surroundings are beautiful.  The campground is very simple, just how I like it.  Near the campground are Trumbull Lake, Little and Big Virginia Lake, and Red Lake.  Along the trail once you enter the Hoover Wilderness is a string of lakes starting with Blue Lake, then Cooney Lake, the three Frog Lakes, and Dry Pond.  The trail continues over a pass at 11,100 feet elevation where you get a spectacular view on the other side looking towards Yosemite.  Just on the other side was an unnamed lake and Summit Lake about another 3 miles in the distance.  Highly recommended for the night before and after a day of exploring the wilderness.

Sagehen gives you beautiful roads throughout, no 4-wheeler required. Pines tree forest, big lots and 1bar phone reception just up the hill. I take my chair and take care of business.

We stayed here 3 nights for a desert race. Clean gravel lot, clean bathrooms, showers, trash dumpster. Concrete pad and a few sites have some grass areas. Will definitely be back here.

Cool water, a nice breeze in the evening, water sounds day and night. Quiet.