Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Paradise Valley, NV

Lye Creek Campground permits leashed dogs and offers potable water, picnic tables and clean vault toilets at 7,300 feet elevation. The remote site, accessible via challenging switchback roads from either Paradise Valley or Highway 95, provides campsites along a creek with rushing water sounds that create a relaxing atmosphere. Orovada Dispersed camping allows off-leash dogs to run freely on surrounding BLM land, with tent and RV accommodation on flat areas at the end of a 0.8-mile dirt road. New Frontier RV Park in Winnemucca provides pet-friendly accommodations with paved, spacious sites separated by young trees, plus clean shower facilities and a dedicated dog park for exercising pets.

The roads to Lye Creek require careful navigation, with steep, winding single lanes that have periodic pull-outs for passing vehicles. Morning temperatures at this high-elevation site can drop to 41 degrees even in summer months, requiring appropriate planning for pet comfort. Water Canyon Recreation Area and Orovada Rest Area both permit pets, though some dispersed areas near Orovada feature plants with sharp thorns that may injure dog paws, limiting walking to dusty roads. Mitchell's Stateline RV Park in McDermitt allows pets with full hookups, while Model T Casino RV Park in Winnemucca offers additional pet-friendly options with picnic tables and trash service. Many sites require airing down tires due to rough access roads that are challenging for larger vehicles or trailers.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Paradise Valley, Nevada (11)

    1. Lye Creek

    4 Reviews
    Paradise Valley, NV
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 623-5025

    $8 - $25 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    2. Orovada Dispersed

    3 Reviews
    Orovada, NV
    13 miles

    "BLM land surrounds the area so those rules apply. Nice to get away from the crowded rest area and let the dogs run off leash."

    3. Orovada Rest Area

    3 Reviews
    Orovada, NV
    13 miles

    "Nearest town is McDermitt, with fuel and a small casino on the Oregon border about 20 minutes away from the rest area, going North towards or South from. "

    4. Water Canyon Recreation Area

    40 Reviews
    Winnemucca, NV
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 623-1500

    "Just a short drive from town and up a dirt road it was easy to find. We had some cell service with Verizon. We camped in third pull out where the vault toilet is."

    "Sites are well layed out and sit right next to a small creek.  Nice play to stay when driving through Nevada."

    5. New Frontier RV Park

    23 Reviews
    Winnemucca, NV
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 621-5275

    "Dog park. Laundry."

    "The dog park is all gravel and the pups didn’t like it too much."

    6. Winnemucca RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Winnemucca, NV
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 623-4458

    $40 / night

    "Easily accessible from I-80 in Winnemucca, Nevada. I was greeted with friendly service & a cute dog at check-in (immediate WIN in my book)."

    "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."

    7. Mitchell's Stateline RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Orovada, NV
    36 miles
    +1 (541) 522-8133

    "If you’re into collecting rocks, fossils and exploring old mines, there’s plenty of that around here. The park itself is small, about 25+/- spaces, narrow spaces, gravel, but level. Easy on/off 95."

    8. Model T Casino, Hotel & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Winnemucca, NV
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 623-2588

    $15 - $30 / night

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  • K
    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.

  • J
    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!

  • T
    Sep. 3, 2021

    Lye Creek

    Remote but worth it

    Nicely separated sites in an aspen covered ravine. Most sites empty. We drove in fro highway 95, a narrow rough road adventure. Drove out via 290 through Paradise valley. Saw dramatic, weathered volcanic plug formations in and out. Would go back in a heartbeat. Maybe when the quakies are in their full fall color. Woke at sunrise and to 41 degrees F.

  • Rich J.
    Mar. 28, 2022

    New Frontier RV Park

    Decent

    Large RV park. All sites are paved and level. Trees in between sites are young so not much privacy. Clean. Dog park. Laundry.

  • D
    Aug. 23, 2021

    New Frontier RV Park

    Convenient location

    Right off Hwy 80. Quiet, spaces for very large rigs and a full service restaurant on site (Wingers) that has some vegan options. The dog park is all gravel and the pups didn’t like it too much.

  • W
    Jul. 18, 2021

    New Frontier RV Park

    New park

    Nice for middle of desert. All asphalt and gravel. A few patches of grass that you a supposed to stay off of. Not so friendly for pets. But...park is well maintained, clean and plenty of nice showers and laundry. Good overnight stop.

  • A
    Feb. 14, 2021

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    Winter Camp

    We enjoyed our one night stay. Just a short drive from town and up a dirt road it was easy to find. We had some cell service with Verizon. We camped in third pull out where the vault toilet is. There are a few trailheads further up the road which leads to some traffic on the road during the day. It looked like a few people have gotten stuck after recent snow but we had no troubles in my Subaru.

    3 day limit, no water, pets allowed, dumpster, picnic tables, fire rings.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 8, 2021

    Orovada Rest Area

    This rest area is a great free stop for the night

    On a recent trip to Reno, (June 2021) we stayed here once on the way down and once on the way back. While there were a few RVs each time we used the location, mainly big trucks shared the large space. 

    I gave it 4-stars because only because one night the idling trucks and off again on again refer units made for a restless night. The second time it was quieter, but still several idling trucks all night.  Nearest town is McDermitt, with fuel and a small casino on the Oregon border about 20 minutes away from the rest area, going North towards or South from.  The rest area is about a half hour or so North of Winnemucca, Nevada. 

    There are pit-toilets and a dumpster on the site, and two small picnic tablets under a shelter with a historical marker between the tables. As this is immediately off the highway, there were vehicles driving by or stopping all night long, but those vehicles were generally not a bother.

    As we were a self-contained 5th wheel, we didn't use either the bathrooms or the tables other than walking are the grounds to see what was there. The rest area is all black-top right off the highway (Highway 95, the Veteran's Memorial Highway, North or South). It had a really nice view of the area from the location. Along the east edge of the large paved parking area, it is lined with K-Rails. And fenced off to the land beyond the parking area except for access at the North East end of the parking area to take public lands towards the mountains.

  • Leeann L.
    Oct. 23, 2021

    Winnemucca RV Park

    Friendly, Clean & Pet Friendly

    Easily accessible from I-80 in Winnemucca, Nevada. I was greeted with friendly service & a cute dog at check-in (immediate WIN in my book).

    Check-in was quick, and the facilities were quiet & very clean.

    It was a nice place to stop driving from California to Idaho.


Guide to Paradise Valley

Dispersed camping near Paradise Valley, Nevada offers several options within the Humboldt County region at elevations ranging from 4,500 to 7,300 feet. The area experiences dramatic temperature fluctuations with summer highs near 90°F and overnight lows that can drop below 45°F even during summer months. Thunderstorms are common from July through September, creating potentially hazardous conditions on dirt access roads.

What to do

Hiking mountain trails: At Water Canyon Recreation Area, visitors can access a short 0.6-mile trail along the creek. "The views are breathtaking, there's a bathroom AND a trash bin (yay!!) plus the short (.6 mile) trail/walkway by the creek was perfect to stretch our legs," notes Laura H.

Wildlife viewing: The surrounding mountains contain diverse wildlife populations including deer, antelope and mountain lions. "I wanna mention that this last stay a neighboring camper told us they had seen a mountain lion roaming on the hill 100 feet from their campsite," warns Noel C. at Water Canyon.

Rock hunting: The McDermitt area contains geological formations ideal for rockhounding. Campers staying at Mitchell's Stateline RV Park find it convenient for exploration. "If you're into collecting rocks, fossils and exploring old mines, there's plenty of that around here," reports Greg K.

What campers like

Creek-side camping: Lye Creek Campground offers sites adjacent to running water. "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," explains Kevin C.

Remote solitude: The challenging access roads to high-elevation sites filter out casual visitors. "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," notes Jerry at Lye Creek Campground.

Aspen groves: The mountainous terrain supports stands of quaking aspen trees. "Nicely separated sites in an aspen covered ravine. Most sites empty... Would go back in a heartbeat. Maybe when the quakies are in their full fall color," comments Tom J.

What you should know

Road conditions: Many dispersed camping areas require vehicles capable of handling rough terrain. At Orovada Dispersed, "Easy ride out to the open space with a nice flat pull out that accommodated a Tacoma with popup bed camper and a Ford F250 pulling a 28' Airstream. No 4x4 required but still fun to use," advises Stephen N.

Temperature variations: High-elevation sites experience significant temperature drops overnight, even in summer. "On June 23 I woke up to 41 degrees," reports Jerry about Lye Creek Campground, emphasizing the need for appropriate cold-weather gear year-round.

Navigation challenges: Some reviewers report difficulty locating dispersed sites. "Unlike the two other comments here, I didn't have the success they did. I couldn't find it. Is it the small dirt road at the north end of the rest area?" asks Greg K. about Orovada Dispersed.

Tips for camping with families

Dog-friendly options: Orovada Rest Area provides basic facilities for overnight stops with pets. "Nice to get away from the crowded rest area and let the dogs run off leash," explains Jeff P. about nearby dispersed camping options.

Thorny plant hazards: Be cautious with children and pets in certain areas. "When we got out the plants had sharp little thorns so our two dogs could not walk anywhere but the dusty road," warns Tara K. about terrain near Orovada Rest Area.

Noise considerations: Proximity to highways affects some sites. "I gave it 4-stars because only because one night the idling trucks and off again on again refer units made for a restless night," notes Joseph about overnight parking at Orovada Rest Area.

Tips from RVers

Overnight stopping points: New Frontier RV Park in Winnemucca provides full hookup options for travelers passing through. "Very spacious sites. Pull-throughs are cement and back-ins are very level gravel and asphalt... Trees have grown quite a bit and are really helping with some shade," reports Coddiwompling F.

Level site challenges: High-country camping often means uneven terrain. "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," advises Jerry about Lye Creek.

Off-grid preparation: Most dispersed camping near Paradise Valley lacks facilities. "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," cautions Jerry about access roads to remote sites.

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