Best Camping near Paradise Valley, NV

Paradise Valley is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Paradise Valley is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Paradise Valley, NV. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Camping Sites Near Paradise Valley, NV (12)

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73 Reviews of 12 Paradise Valley Campgrounds


  • George L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from New Frontier RV Park
    Oct. 19, 2024

    New Frontier RV Park

    Excellent RV park with good facilities

    I stayed here at the last minute and was welcomed by the staff upon arriving. Good sites with decent room, the bathroom and shower facilities were excellent and everything was very clean. I would definitely stay here again if I was in the area!

  • Shane T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Winnemucca RV Park
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Winnemucca RV Park

    Fine place to park for the night

    Had an okay experience. Unfortunately the bathrooms were out of order when we stopped through.

  • Raymond V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Winnemucca RV Park
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Winnemucca RV Park

    Good for an overnight stay

    Stayed here for 1 night and was good for 1 night.. toilets and showers where filty so didnt use them.. pool was good. But what to expect for that cheap price.

  • Kirsten G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Aug. 26, 2024

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    Nice BLM spot

    Up out of the dust. Nice level site near creek. Small creek and trail that follow it as well as trails that go up the hill. Toilets and garbage cans

  • OThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    Love this spot!

    Free camping for up to three nights here and it’s beautiful! Lots of trails to hike around and a creek running through some of the spots. First come first serve but I got there late evening on a week day and was able to get a spot.

  • Amber The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    Great Spot By the Water

    It was Mormon Cricket season, so that was weird. They were everywhere, but they were chill. The deer were fun to watch, as well as the cows across the street. The road is a little busy (off road vehicles whizzing by) but there are lots of places to pull off with picnic tables and fire pits by the water.

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Jul. 3, 2024

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    Disk golf review

    This wonderful 10 large spot free camp has a 9 hole disk course. The course has legit "tee pads" and manicured "greens" around each basket. But. .. the rest of the course is wild rough, I had to shoot for the 4' wide trail to avoid loosing my disks

  • mThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    Great Free Site In the trees along a stream

    10 sites well separated along the dirt road. Most will fit 25' rvs, a few will take larger rigs. Pit toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, BBQ grills, vault toilets and trash pick up! And did I mention it's free! AND. A Legit 9 hole disk golf course. Way to much rough, you'll spend a bit of time looking for disks unless your very good.

  • Nelson T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South of Winnemucca Dispersed Campsite
    Jun. 29, 2024

    South of Winnemucca Dispersed Campsite

    Private

    Roughly 30 minutes from the main highway, tucked away in a canyon past some quarry work and ranch land. Roads in the campsite are slightly overgrown as of 5 june 2021, but 4wd should not be needed(should consider high clearance). No service with Verizon, but the canyon was quite and will get you through the night in private.

    Edited by geometry dash subzero 1 day ago

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Lye Creek
    Jun. 28, 2024

    Lye Creek

    Very remote and difficult to get to

    This is not for the casual camper. The road is long(24 mi from hwy 95, 18 mi from Paradise Valley) and it is first gear 10-15 mpg all the way. It is a dual track, soft center, raised crown with many embedded and loose rocks. Very narrow road with steep banks on either side. There are no washboards or sand but several low spots have mud ruts which means there will be potentially deep muddy tracks for short distances if it gets wet. I rode a fully loaded BMW 1200GS dual sport motorcycle up there and it was quite a challenge. Must air down your tires! If you drive a camper ensure everything is tied down or you will break a lot of dishes! I do not recommend a trailer as a few of the switchbacks are climbing, tight, steep 180s. Pullouts for passing are few and far between. Google Maps has the roads so you can navigate to the site and watch the distance as you progress. There was not even a hint of any cell service, as might be expected. This is very high and remote. But here isolation is kinda what you are looking for! The campsite elevation is 7300 feet so depending on the season expect cold mornings. On June 23 I woke up to 41 degrees. The pit toilets have some tp but better bring your own. There are several water faucets with good pressure but there was a sign that said “non-potable water.” I boiled some water for a few minutes and had no issues. Bring your own water or plan to boil or purify it. Also whether on a motorcycle or camper the site has a slope so getting level will be a challenge. If you are tenting putting tent stakes in will be difficult or impossible in the stony ground. Expect mosquitoes and thousands of moths that get into every nook and cranny. Don’t leave anything out overnight or it will be covered in moths. Campfire rings are large but mostly filled with old ashes. Good solid picnic tables but bring your own wood as the local area seems to be pretty well picked over for deadfall. As another review said there are two ways in- from the east and west sides. Plan to go in one way and out the other. The views from the top are spectacular!

  • Maria K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    BLM perfection!

    We loved our overnight here, we got here on a Tuesday afternoon around 5pm and were able to get a good, spacious site for our 28 foot TT without detaching it, win-win! Site 7 that was, by the river (20ish steps away). Peace and quiet plus the river sound! Also saw a deer jumping through the bushes near our site, quite marvelous.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Apr. 19, 2024

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    Exceeded expectations

    Nice level and spacious campsite with a covered cement picnic table and fire pit at campsite #1. Arrived during an amazing sunset and couldn’t believe it was both clean and available! Only concern was dog poo in the grass within 6 feet of the fire pit. People! Sign says 3 day limit.

  • Trl G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lye Creek
    Apr. 9, 2024

    Lye Creek

    Beauty and peace...

    Both of the routes from Winnemucca are steep and winding single lanes. There are periodic pull-outs for passing. Drive cautiously.

    Water: Potable Water

    Restroom: Vault (3) - Open and maintained during prime season.

    Fees: Per Day $8 Single $10 Double $25 Group

    Restrictions: *Dogs must be on a leash. *No stock allowed in campground.

  • Susan C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Oct. 6, 2023

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    Beautiful place

    We boondocked here for one night on our way home from a 12 day camping trip. It was a little hard to figure out where to camp at first; just follow the road up past the day use area which has a pavilion, parking and pit toilet. A little bit after that the sites begin. The sites are spread along the road, sometimes a single camp site and sometimes a couple of sites next to each other. It was dusk when we arrived and we actually didn't see the first couple of sites - we realized the next day on our way out that we'd driven right by. Then we saw some that were occupied. We ended up at site 8. It's large but quite uneven. It took us a bit to level out our A-frame pop up camper. It was gorgeous there. Surrounded by hills, Birch trees, and the stream running behind. Our site had a picnic table, fire pit, and BBQ area. The pit toilet and large garbage were just across from sites 8/9. The pit toilet is ADA, very clean, and didn't smell bad.

    We would happily have spent a couple of more days here if we hadn't had to return home.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lye Creek
    Sep. 26, 2023

    Lye Creek

    Great Destination Greater Trip

    This campground has been upgraded and currently charges $8 per night. It’s well worth it though. Not only are the grounds nice and well kept, but the bathrooms were clean. The creek runs right next to the campground so if it’s not too cold for an open window, the noise from the water is super relaxing.

    No matter which direction you come from, pay attention to the length limit shown on the site here. The roads into the site from both directions have some pretty aggressive switchbacks.

    That being said, I would also encourage everyone to not go out the way you came in. When you arrive at the turnoff to the campground from FSR087, you will turn right if coming from McDermitt or turn left if coming from Paradise Valley. So whichever way you come in, go out the other way if you have the time. Both sides of the mountain have equally stunning views and are well worth seeing if you have time for the extra travel.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Aug. 6, 2023

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    Above & Beyond!

    What an amazing camp site! Free, 3 nights, and by a creek. Unreal sunset. Super clean and sites are huge for big rigs (easy turn around)! Dirt road is an easy drive. We will absolutely be back!

  • h
    Camper-submitted photo from New Frontier RV Park
    Jul. 21, 2023

    New Frontier RV Park

    Nice for overnight

    The prices are slowly creeping up. The store inside should not be called a store. Very clean neat but nothing on the shelves. Park is very nice but tried to get the internet no such luck.

  • Zeke S.
    Camper-submitted photo from New Frontier RV Park
    Jul. 3, 2023

    New Frontier RV Park

    Perfect Spot for the trip East

    Great spot to stop on the longer haul. Sites are super clean and well maintained. Bathrooms also super clean.

  • Bambi K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Winnemucca RV Park
    Jan. 16, 2023

    Winnemucca RV Park

    Reviewing before visiting

    This campground rates a 4.0 I give it four stars because it will be a welcome Haven and oasis after a 7-hour drive from Klamath falls Oregon to winnemucca Nevada We will be very happy to see it. it has clean reviews and I'm really banking on this being a winner

  • Davidson L. H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Sep. 26, 2022

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    More Like A County Park

    This location reminded me of a county park. Maybe I'm jaded for spending too much time in the outback doing disperse camping. This reminded me of a lot of county parks in California. I looked at campsite 9 which was one of the better sites, and not much in the way of excitement came to mind. The creek was a minimal trickle, and lots of flies. It was hot and mucky and I decided to not camp out here and drive two hours north into Oregon and back to the wild. The positive about this location is the other campers who all wave when you drive by. That is nice hospitality.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from New Frontier RV Park
    Aug. 12, 2022

    New Frontier RV Park

    Nice, clean, well kept

    We camped here because it was getting late and we didn't want to look for the dispersed sites we read about farther down the road. Besides I wanted a shower!

    The folks at the check-in were very friendly. The showers were clean and spacious.

    The sites are the usual RV back in or pull through with electric sewer and water for $48 per night.

  • Carla H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Water Canyon Recreation Area
    Jul. 10, 2022

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    What a great spot

    We had a lovely stay! Close to the mountains and water. Don’t worry while leaving the road. Just drive straight on. Be aware of all the locusts -) there were a lot of them … I mean a lot



Guide to Paradise Valley

Camping near Paradise Valley, Nevada, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're in an RV, tent, or looking for a cabin, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Exploring: There are trails around the campgrounds that lead to stunning views. One visitor mentioned, "The views from the top are spectacular!" while hiking near Lye Creek.
  • Fishing and Water Activities: If you enjoy fishing, the nearby creeks provide great spots. A camper at Water Canyon Recreation Area noted, "The creek runs right next to the campground, so if it’s not too cold for an open window, the noise from the water is super relaxing."
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for deer and other wildlife. One camper shared, "The deer were fun to watch, as well as the cows across the street" at Water Canyon Recreation Area.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review for New Frontier RV Park stated, "Sites are super clean and well maintained. Bathrooms also super clean."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. One visitor at Lye Creek remarked, "Nicely separated sites in an aspen-covered ravine."
  • Friendly Staff: Good service makes a difference. A camper at Winnemucca RV Park said, "They booked us right in and extended a night with no problem. Helpful with resources in the area."

What you should know:

  • Road Conditions: Some campgrounds are remote and have rough access roads. A visitor to Lye Creek warned, "The road is long... and it is first gear 10-15 mpg all the way."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A camper at Water Canyon Recreation Area noted, "There’s no drinking water, so bring your own."
  • Wildlife Precautions: Be prepared for insects and wildlife. One camper mentioned, "Expect mosquitoes and thousands of moths that get into every nook and cranny" at Lye Creek.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with clean facilities and space for kids to play. A parent at Winnemucca RV Park appreciated the "friendly service & a cute dog at check-in."
  • Plan for Activities: Bring games or outdoor toys. One camper at Water Canyon Recreation Area enjoyed the "10 sites well separated along the dirt road," perfect for family fun.
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand makes everything easier. A camper at New Frontier RV Park mentioned, "The store inside should not be called a store," so it's best to come prepared.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure your RV can connect to the campground's utilities. A visitor at Winnemucca RV Park noted, "Full hooks, cable TV and all the extras."
  • Secure Your Gear: Roads can be bumpy, so tie down everything. A camper at Lye Creek advised, "If you drive a camper ensure everything is tied down or you will break a lot of dishes!"
  • Plan Your Route: Some roads are tricky, so check maps ahead of time. A visitor to Water Canyon Recreation Area suggested, "Google Maps has the roads so you can navigate to the site."

Camping near Paradise Valley, Nevada, is a great way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. Just remember to plan ahead and be prepared for the unique challenges of the area!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Paradise Valley, NV?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Paradise Valley, NV offers a wide range of camping options, with 12 campgrounds and RV parks near Paradise Valley, NV and 6 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Paradise Valley, NV?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Paradise Valley, NV is Water Canyon Recreation Area with a 4.5-star rating from 36 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Paradise Valley, NV?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 free dispersed camping spots near Paradise Valley, NV.

  • What parks are near Paradise Valley, NV?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 0 parks near Paradise Valley, NV that allow camping, notably Modoc National Forest and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.