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    Big Creek Campground in Nevada accommodates horses with access to multiple equestrian trails. Located 15 miles from Austin, this free campground provides camping spots adjacent to Big Creek with sufficient space for horse trailers. The campground features vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire pits, and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. While the campground itself does not have dedicated horse corrals, the open sites allow for highline setups and trailer tie-outs. The narrow access road can present challenges when meeting other vehicles, particularly those pulling horse trailers.

    The Arc Dome Wilderness trails accessible from nearby Columbine Campground offer extensive riding opportunities on established horse paths. Both campgrounds operate seasonally from May to November, with Big Creek experiencing higher visitation during hunting season. The road through Big Creek Canyon continues to the summit of the mountain range and down to Kingston, providing additional trail riding options. Riders note the campground's proximity to numerous trails suitable for dirt bikes, quads, and horses. Water for horses is available from Big Creek, though seasonal flow varies depending on the previous winter's snowpack. Most sites accommodate trucks with horse trailers when not overcrowded on holiday weekends.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Round Mountain (4)

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      1. Pine Creek Campground

      4.4(5)13mi from Round MountainRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Trail into the wilderness is a lovely canyon walk that is not too strenuous for the first mile to the first major creek crossing. 21 total sites 14 creekside 1 group site creekside 4 pull through."

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      2. Columbine

      4.0(1)21mi from Round MountainRVs, Tents

      "A very quiet USFS campground adjacent to Stewart Creek. Aspens and conifers provide ample shade in most sites. It's small; only 5 or 6 sites and operates on a first come, first served basis."

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      3. Big Creek Campground

      4.2(6)44mi from Round MountainRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "If you like camping in Nevada but don’t like dry camping or digging holes to use the bathroom, this place is awesome!"

      "Tons of trails to explore on dirt bikes and quads. A lot of horse trails. The campsite is against a little creek and has a vault toilet."

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      4. Crescent Sand Dunes

      5.0(1)36mi from Round MountainTents
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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Round Mountain, NV

    13 Reviews of 4 Round Mountain Campgrounds

    • graham K.
      Apr. 28, 2020

      Big Creek Campground

      Great, developed but primitive campground in Nevada

      Nice little campground toward the mouth of Big Creek Canyon. The campground is right on the creek. Big Creek Canyon is beautiful about 15 miles from the town of Austin and is full of Aspens. There are probably about 10 sites in the campground with plenty of space between each site. Hunting season gets busy but I have never seen more than one or two groups in the campground at one time if it’s not hunting season. There is not a ton of privacy within the campground but there is plenty of space for each campsite. There are trout in the creek and easily accessible depending on how much snow the mountain range got the winter before. The road that goes through Big Creek Canyon is a decent BLM road that will take you to the summit of the range then down into Kingston which is a fun adventure. If you like camping in Nevada but don’t like dry camping or digging holes to use the bathroom, this place is awesome!

    • Matt D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Feb. 13, 2022

      Big Creek Campground

      A great place to escape and explore Nevada!

      We love going out here. Gets busy Olon holiday weekends but decent during the week. Tons of trails to explore on dirt bikes and quads. A lot of horse trails. The campsite is against a little creek and has a vault toilet.

    • B
      Aug. 16, 2020

      Columbine

      A quiet spot in central Nevada

      A very quiet USFS campground adjacent to Stewart Creek. Aspens and conifers provide ample shade in most sites. It's small; only 5 or 6 sites and operates on a first come, first served basis. A trailhead accessing the Arc Dome Wilderness is located at the campground.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 21, 2026

      Big Creek Campground

      Nice but small

      This is a nice, small campground just west of Austin. It’s along a creek, which provides nice ambiance. We didn’t see much in the way of hiking trails, so we just walked our dog around the loop a lot. Pit toilets were fine.  Only downside was that at some point recently, cows had been there. Some manure to avoid and, as a result, some flies. We were happy to stay there 4 nights, but we are moving on.

    • SThe Dyrt PRO User
      May. 7, 2026

      Big Creek Campground

      Hideout in hidden mountains

      The drive in was amazing, a gravel road for about 10 miles, great plains to the right, and mountains to the left. Paved well for any vehicle, in my case a sedan with typical ground clearance can make it no issue to the site.
      The creek is pretty and so are the nearby mountain ranges. On the way in it rained, and the mountains had some snow powder on top. I awoke to cold and a tent covered in snow, I did not expect that but that's what's awesome about adventurous spots like these. The campground is sufficiently far to not hear highway rolling sounds. The mountains are there to hike if you like. Certainly more to explore when I come back with warmer clothes!

    • T
      May. 29, 2025

      Pine Creek Campground

      Roaring river, almost empty campground

      Elevation 7510 38°47′44″ N 116°50′58″ W Last 2-3 miles in the road is rocky but passable in a car or RV if driven slowly. Campground is in a lovely aspen and birch forest. Most sites are very private with some sites within sight of another site across the roaring creek. New tables, fire pits, grills and two of the three pit toilets are newer. Trail into the wilderness is a lovely canyon walk that is not too strenuous for the first mile to the first major creek crossing.

      21 total sites 14 creekside 1 group site creekside 4 pull through. All need leveling 6 walk in

      Most of the non creekside sites are on the north half before the bridge and are walk-ins. Some of the walk-ins have a parking space large enough for a 30’ rig but the roads are over grown enough to cause issue for tall rigs

      Most spaces only accommodate a car, van or truck. Going in on the north side (straight as you enter the Campground ) there is a turnaround at the pit toilet. Do not go past here with a trailer or large RV without scouting it out first. The larger spaces on that side would accommodate a truck and 25’ trailer or possibly up to 30’ RV, but if the river is high and you cannot make the crossing at the south end of the campground you will have to back all the way out including across the narrow bridge!

      No cell reception of any kind. Enjoy being disconnected for a while.

      Free when we were there in 2024, but there were signs indicating that there was soon to be a fee.

    • Alison The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 12, 2021

      Pine Creek Campground

      Small and Remote

      This small campground is located on Pine creek in Monitor Valley. It is on the small side and busy in the summer. Not a lot of sites so with a first come first serve policy you may find yourself without a spot if you don’t get there ahead of the crowd. It is nestled in Quaking Aspen so there is plenty of shade. Pit toilets, picnic tables and fire pits provided.

    • karen B.
      Mar. 31, 2026

      Pine Creek Campground

      Tranquil campground and trailhead

      This camp in on USFS land and was neglectef for many years, now it is one that all USFS campgrounds should aspire too

    • karen B.
      Mar. 31, 2026

      Pine Creek Campground

      Amazimg solitude

      Beautiful area. Road well maintained. Great slots. Lots of new improvements

    Guide to Round Mountain

    Big Creek Campground provides equestrian camping opportunities approximately 15 miles from Austin, Nevada. The campground sits at 7,510 feet elevation in the Toiyabe Range and offers access to multiple wilderness trails. While most established campgrounds near Round Mountain operate seasonally from May to November, camping conditions vary significantly depending on snowpack and weather patterns.

    What to do

    Wilderness hiking: From Columbine Campground, access trails leading into Arc Dome Wilderness. "A trailhead accessing the Arc Dome Wilderness is located at the campground," notes camper Bud M., who appreciates this "very quiet USFS campground adjacent to Stewart Creek."

    Creek fishing: Try for trout in the streams running through the canyons. At Big Creek Campground, "There are trout in the creek and easily accessible depending on how much snow the mountain range got the winter before," according to graham K.

    Off-road exploration: The network of trails provides opportunities for motorized recreation. Matt D. states that around Big Creek Campground there are "Tons of trails to explore on dirt bikes and quads. A lot of horse trails."

    What campers like

    Creek-side sites: Many campers appreciate waterfront camping spots. At Pine Creek Campground, Teri S. found "21 total sites, 14 creekside, 1 group site creekside." Paul G. notes that at Big Creek Campground, "Campsites backup to big creek which is nice to sit and listen to the sound of the water rushing."

    Forest shade: The aspen groves provide natural cooling during summer months. Pine Creek Campground "is nestled in Quaking Aspen so there is plenty of shade," according to Alison, while Bud M. notes that at Columbine Campground, "Aspens and conifers provide ample shade in most sites."

    Solitude: Weekday visits often result in nearly empty campgrounds. Alisen O. reports about Pine Creek: "I went mid-week in July and we had the campground almost completely to ourselves." Similarly, graham K. notes about Big Creek: "I have never seen more than one or two groups in the campground at one time if it's not hunting season."

    What you should know

    Road conditions: Access roads to these remote campgrounds can be challenging. For Pine Creek Campground, Teri S. advises, "Last 2-3 miles in the road is rocky but passable in a car or RV if driven slowly." Regarding Big Creek, Alison cautions, "The road is narrow and it would be an issue to meet someone on the road pulling your RV."

    Directions: Navigation apps may provide incorrect routes. Alisen O. recommends for Pine Creek: "It is tricky to get there - Google Maps will try to take you through private property. I recommend using the directions on the forest service website."

    Site availability: Most horse campgrounds near Round Mountain, Nevada operate on a first-come basis with limited spaces. Alison notes about Pine Creek Campground: "Not a lot of sites so with a first come first serve policy you may find yourself without a spot if you don't get there ahead of the crowd."

    Tips for camping with families

    Creek play: Children enjoy exploring the waterways that run through these campgrounds. At Pine Creek Campground, "The stream adds idyllic camping ambiance," according to Alisen O.

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