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Best Dispersed Sites Near Verdi, NV (20)

    Camper-submitted photo from Dog Valley
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    1. Dog Valley

    4 Reviews
    16 Photos
    93 Saves

    There is no "campground here" Please be aware most of the Dog / Sardine Valley is private property and a working ranch. The places near the valley floor with picnic tables - those are sheep camps. The places with firepits, also sheep camps. Please respect private property and make sure you are camping in the BLM / USDA lands that rim the valley. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Dog Valley provides excellent viewing of both wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Forest, meadows, and streams make up Dog Valley’s landscape, creating a cool and refreshing retreat for this popular recreation area. Dog Valley is also home to two rare plant species, Dog Valley ivesia and Webber’s ivesia. Dog Valley ivesia can only be found in Dog Valley. Other attractions include wildlife viewing and the Crystal Peak Mine, a popular spot for crystal-hounds. Dog Valley offers a variety of opportunities to view wildflowers in the Jeffery pine forests and meadows. As you enter Dog Valley from Verdi, you will see the recovery from the 1994 Crystal Fire with displays of mahala mat, silvery lupine, and chokecherry. Explore the openings in the forest with extensive displays of mule’s ear, balsamroot, buckwheats, paintbrushes, yampah, bitterbrush, bare-stem desert parsley, and manzanita. Walking around, it is easy to enjoy the smaller, less visible flowers, including collomia, prairie star flower, and blue-eyed Mary. Wetter areas have displays of shooting stars, delphinium, and Rydberg’s penstemon. Best Viewing Times: The best time to visit is June and July. Safety First: Creeks and streams can cross the road. Be careful when crossing water and watch for washed-out portions of the road. The road can be very muddy. California OHV registration is required for all vehicles. Campfire permits are also required in California and can be obtained from the Carson District Office or the campground host.

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      4. BLM FLATTOP

      3 Reviews
      26 Saves
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        5. Merrill Valley Dispersed Camp

        1 Review
        2 Saves
        • Pets
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        • Tents
        • Group
        • Dispersed
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        6. Moon Rocks Camp

        2 Reviews
        16 Photos
        38 Saves
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        • Standard (Tent/RV)
        • Dispersed
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        8. Loch Leven Lakes

        2 Reviews
        7 Photos
        107 Saves

        The Loch Leven begins at Placer County Road Pla-9140-2 and ends at High Loch Leven Lake. At the south end of lower Loch Leven, a trail junction continues left to middle and high Lochs, or right to Salmon Lake. Fishing is generally good, and camping is dispersed throughout the basin. Campfire permits are required for campfires, backpacking stoves, BBQs, and lanterns.

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        9. Bowman Lake Dispersed

        2 Reviews
        13 Photos
        37 Saves
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        10. Grouse Ridge Campground

        2 Reviews
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        68 Saves
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      Recent Dispersed Reviews In Verdi

      49 Reviews of 20 Verdi Campgrounds


      • Tyler C.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Baldwine East Dispersed Camping
        Nov. 2, 2024

        Baldwine East Dispersed Camping

        NO CAMPING

        there was one other review that said the same, but this spot is just off the road so I thought I’d double check. it’s not only on a gas pipeline, but you’re also verging on private property.

      • Ciara W.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Echo Summit Dispersed
        Oct. 25, 2024

        Echo Summit Dispersed

        Not dispersed camping

        This spot is national forest, and overnight camping is not allowed. We had a knock from someone with the forest service the next morning who was very kind and let us know that overnight is not allowed.

        Look up lakes and forest in this area on google — not many places allow dispersed camping

      • 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.

      • 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

      • Anna B.
        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.

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bowman Lake Dispersed
        Sep. 6, 2024

        Bowman Lake Dispersed

        Lake side Campsites

        If you are looking to be near the water and no service, this is perfect. The rough road in I believe must keep some folks out but the lake is amazing.

      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Echo Summit Dispersed
        Jul. 23, 2024

        Echo Summit Dispersed

        Echo peak free camping

        this location was the site of a fire several years ago, this means that many of the trees have been cleared making it a good site for starlink users like me. There are some power lines and it might be prettier if it had some unburned trees, but it’s great in a pinch and private. Take echo summit road from El dorado and you will see several places to chose from. The road towards the cabins has a very tight turn that will not allow anyone over 25 feet- though i’d recommend smaller.

        most likely impassable after snowfall.

      • Chris N.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Bowman Lake Dispersed
        Jul. 21, 2024

        Bowman Lake Dispersed

        Great Late Spring Escape

        This place was a slice of heaven, but only accessible by way of 4 x 4 with decent clearance. The trail will take you off road for quite some time , but it's well with the adventure. Traction boards and a winch could help you through unexpected obstacles and are recommended to have on hand, but you most likely won't need them. No running water, but there are restroom buildings, fire rings and bear boxes to use. Mosquitoes are abundant here. Don't forget your repellent. The lake is gorgeous, a great fishery, and there are plenty of inspirational views and solitude to be had.

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        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.

      • LThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Grouse Ridge Campground
        Jun. 30, 2024

        Grouse Ridge Campground

        Amazing spot for a campground.

        The last five miles to get to this campground was narrow and rocky. Once we got to the campground, I realized narrow and rocky are okay. We were there last weekend in June and there was still snow on the ground. Woot! It was awesome. Quite a few sites there with fire rings, beat up, bear boxes that didn't open and picnic benches that were in bad shape. They had two pot toilets. This was a very busy campground. Lots of traffic on and out, I'm sure to beat the heat. It was 25 degrees cooler up there than in Sacramento. We loved this campground. I can't wait to go back.

      • B
        Camper-submitted photo from Luther Pass Dispersed Camping
        Jun. 21, 2024

        Luther Pass Dispersed Camping

        Good in a pinch

        This place is beautiful but it’s a designated free camp ground and has minimal spots on one side. The other side was so jammed full. We ended up squeezing in a parking space and asked the ranger for permission to use our pop up there (she was super nice about it). Trash, fire pits, bathrooms are all available there. Single lane road getting in to it was a little harry with other cars. Decent place if you need a safe space to rest.

      • V
        Camper-submitted photo from Luther Pass Dispersed Camping
        May. 31, 2024

        Luther Pass Dispersed Camping

        Good Camping Spot Near SLT

        Parked my car and walked into my campsite 50m? Not ideal if you are car camping but not terrible. Tables, bear boxes, toilets and fire ring provided. First come first serve. Adequate TMobile service.

      • 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!

      • M
        Camper-submitted photo from BLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed
        Mar. 8, 2024

        BLM - Water Tank Road Dispersed

        One of my favorite spots

        I love the quietness of this spot and the view is wonderful! The only thing I don’t like is that they took the port-a-potty out, quite possibly for the cold season.

      • Genevieve R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Moon Rocks Camp
        Dec. 29, 2023

        Moon Rocks Camp

        Beautiful! Easy access.

        I live nearby, so my family and I went for the day. We left just before sunset. It's gorgeous here. The dirt road is pretty good and not difficult for my Jeep Trailhawk 4x4. There were about 3 other groups. We were there on a Thursday. We walked around the whole area where the rocks were. The campsite overlooks a valley where there is an airport. We saw a couple of paragliders. On the way in from Reno, it's very easy to find. I would love to stay here in my travel trailer. There were some huge rigs out there. All of those people had dune buggies, but nobody was driving around on the rocks when we were there. There are no amenities at all. There is just a big clearing for campers. We took our dog. She had fun.

      • Genevieve R.
        Camper-submitted photo from Peavine Road Dispersed Camping
        Dec. 28, 2023

        Peavine Road Dispersed Camping

        Lots of trash and shells

        I live 10 minutes away, so I checked it out. It's sketchy driving in with a lot of trailers and cars along the road closer to the main road. There may or may nor have been people in them. We didn't see people walking around except one guy who was walking his dog on the dirt road and another guy nearby with a table next to his car. Maybe he was flying a drone. The dirt road was very rutted in a few areas. No big deal, but I was in my Jeep Trailhawk 4x4. I didn't have my trailer with me. The view of the city is great, but that's it. The area to pull off is not that big, so I think it would be crowded with more than 2 other trailers. It wasn't windy at all when we were there, but I'm sure it could be because it can be very windy in this area. I wouldn't stay here unless I absolutely had to for the night. I did hear gunshots in the distance. We only stayed a few minutes to take a few pictures. No amenities like fire rings or tables.

      • S
        Camper-submitted photo from Luther Pass Dispersed Camping
        Oct. 20, 2023

        Luther Pass Dispersed Camping

        Up the street from lake tahoe

        We squeezed in the last space before dusk . Very limited spots first come first serve . Bathrooms clean . Short distance from Lake Tahoe made it a easy stop after a day of exploring.

      • K
        Camper-submitted photo from BLM FLATTOP
        Oct. 13, 2023

        BLM FLATTOP

        Bad road

        I tried driving up the other day, but couldn’t make it due to rocks. The road starts out as a nice, easy fire road, gets a little rocky, and then by mile 6 or 7 it goes full blown rock garden. SxS’s were going through it slowly, if that helps.

        Virginia City seems like a fun little town, though. And the area itself is pretty cool, just couldn’t make it all the way.

      • Jakey and Alex L.
        Camper-submitted photo from Bear Lake Rd. Dispersed
        Oct. 12, 2023

        Bear Lake Rd. Dispersed

        Beautiful, but a hard drive in

        The road in is paved until you reach the real spot where you can actually set up camp. It is VERY rocky and looks like it’s pretty beaten up by Off Road Vehicles.

        If you have a Trailer or RV this is NOT the place to go. There is another spot down the road that is better.

        Forecast said no rain… it rained. Woke up this morning to 4inches of snow! It was majestic.



      Guide to Verdi

      Camping near Verdi, Nevada, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

      What to do:

      • Hiking: There are numerous trails around the area. Many campers enjoy the scenic views and fresh air. One visitor at D.L. Bliss State Park Campground mentioned, "The beach side sites are great also. Definitely book six months in advance."
      • Swimming: Lake Tahoe is nearby, providing great spots for swimming. A camper at Sparks Marina RV Park said, "We will definitely come back if in the area and I highly recommend staying here!"
      • Fishing: Many lakes and rivers in the region are perfect for fishing. One reviewer at Washoe Lake State Park Campground noted, "Beautiful campground! Flush toilets and showers."

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Davis Creek Regional Park shared, "Clean bathrooms, nice showers, friendly park Ranger."
      • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy spots for tents and RVs. A camper at Granite Flat mentioned, "Nice sites on the river. Main drawback is the highway noise that is constant."
      • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One reviewer at Zephyr Cove Resort said, "Was taken to the site by host and everything explained. Fabulous showers, very clean."

      What you should know:

      • Bear Safety: Many campgrounds are in bear country. A camper at D.L. Bliss State Park Campground advised, "Be sure to use your bear box; we did get a visit from a bear one night."
      • Crowded During Peak Season: Some campgrounds can get busy, especially in summer. A visitor at Meeks Bay noted, "The first time we went here we had the campground all to ourselves... But it was a complete disaster the following year."
      • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A reviewer at Nevada Beach Campground mentioned, "The campground is beautiful, well maintained with great access to Lake Tahoe's sandy beaches. If you have a dog, this is the place to take it as there are many here playing on the beach."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for sites with amenities like playgrounds or swimming areas. A camper at Washoe Lake State Park Campground said, "Spent the night here on a road trip. $30 for non-Nevada resident but includes full hookups."
      • Plan Activities: Bring games and outdoor gear to keep kids entertained. One visitor at Sparks Marina RV Park shared, "The security guard helped my husband get pulled in and in the right spot and was as friendly as could be!"
      • Pack Snacks: Keep everyone fueled for adventures. A camper at Granite Flat noted, "The campground is in a beautiful setting, easy to get to, and right off the Highway."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site before booking. A reviewer at Davis Creek Regional Park mentioned, "The spot wasn’t a ‘pull through,’ and it was very difficult to park our trailer."
      • Use Reservations Wisely: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, so book in advance. A camper at Zephyr Cove Resort warned, "Believe the negative reviews. This campground will leave you stranded and not have a site available even if you have a reservation."
      • Be Prepared for Weather Changes: The weather can shift quickly in the mountains. A visitor at Donner Memorial State Park Campground said, "The campground is really beautiful though and looks like a great place to camp."

      Camping near Verdi, Nevada, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Verdi, NV?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Verdi, NV is Dog Valley with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.

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