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Bob Scott Campground

Bob Scott Campground, near Austin, Nevada, is a straightforward spot for those looking to unwind after a long drive. With picnic tables, fire pits, and flush toilets, it’s got the basics covered for a comfortable stay.

The campground is surrounded by a lovely Pinyon-Juniper forest, providing some shade and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors have noted the beautiful sunsets and the pleasant scent of sage, making it a nice place to kick back and relax. As one camper mentioned, “It’s a peaceful place to camp but some minor highway noise at night.”

At just $10 a night, it’s an affordable option for a quick stop or a longer stay. While some sites may not be perfectly level, many campers found them manageable, and the overall vibe is friendly and laid-back. Plus, the campground is conveniently located right off Highway 50, making it easy to access.

For those who enjoy a bit of connectivity, several campers have reported good cell service, which is a bonus in this remote area. Whether you’re just passing through or planning to stay a while, Bob Scott Campground offers a simple yet enjoyable camping experience.

Description

National Forest

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

In an open setting with pinyon-juniper forest at Bob Scott Summit. Hunting for deer and elk in season. Fishing at Birch Creek, 8 miles from campground. 9 units and 1 group.

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Location

Bob Scott Campground is located in Nevada

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Directions

From Austin, NV, take US Rt. 50 east 6.1 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.

Coordinates

39.45654956 N
116.99438997 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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13 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 28, 2024

Great one night stop

Flush toilets, some shade, bbq grills and picnic tables. Water is listed as non potable. Sports arnt very level. At $10 a great one night stay. They are considering futlrthwr improvements like leveling sites and increasing fees to $20 😞

Site3 (pull through!)
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bob Scott Campground by mark F., July 28, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 10, 2022

Bob Scott, perfect HWY pull off

Directly off hwy 50 its a desent campground to spend the night. Nothing to write home about but a sweet little spot with bathrooms and campsites. Its $10 a night in 2022.

Site8
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Bob Scott Campground by Gabriella F., September 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Bob Scott Campground by Gabriella F., September 10, 2022
  • Review photo of Bob Scott Campground by Gabriella F., September 10, 2022
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2022

Nice easy stop

Lovely Pinyon-Juniper forest. Picnic table, fire pit & BBQ stand. Water and flush toilets. No trash-Pack In/Pack Out. Several sites aren’t level but didn’t matter to us. A peaceful place to camp but some minor hwy noise at night. August 2024 update: stayed here again. No potable water. Plans in the work to upgrade, pave and level sites, increase fee. Hope they don’t ruin its rustic charm.

Site7
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Bob Scott Campground by Janet K., August 14, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2022

Easy access, desert shade

This campground sits just off of Hwy50 east of Austin, NV. Nice and cool 7,100ft above the desert. Pleasant sites, flush toilets, & water. Sunsets and sage scents are a highlight. Piñon Pines for shade.

Site2
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bob Scott Campground by Maureen , July 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Bob Scott Campground by Maureen , July 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Bob Scott Campground by Maureen , July 22, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 22, 2022

Nice oasis in Nevada

Nice little campground with a great view and running water, it appears that all the picnic tables firings and barbecues are brand new. Toilets are a little outdated but I’ve paid a lot more and had Vault toilets. The price is definitely right $10 per night. Watch out for ants they are everywhere

Site7
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2021

Quiet CG

Only 3 other sites ocupied (looks primarily by hunters this time of year). Near lightly used hwy. Near Austin. Sites a bit unlevel but doable with 30 ft travel trailer. Slight trench from previous campers made it perfectly level.

Site7
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Bob Scott Campground by Cliff , October 7, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 5, 2021

Great for Working

We love staying here because the signal for Verizon/ATT/Tmobile are all great. Was pulling 120MBPS down and 25up. Pretty great for the middle of nowhere. The site is clean with lots of privacy and water.

Great for overnights or as an in-between for working.

Site1
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Jul. 20, 2021

Great place to camp

We only stayed one night here on our way to Oregon, but it was really beautiful with wonderful weather. It's $10 a day but I'd say that's a fairly good price for having bathrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and being really easy to access right off the highway. There was a little bit of noise due to the highway being so close, but we got a great night's sleep and enjoyed our stay. :) I would definitely camp here again.

Site10
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 1, 2020

Nice place to spend the night

And hooked a toad across the street check out 40 foot Class A motorhome in the Bob Scott's was a little tight but we made it traffic noise when a big truck went by yeah a little bit other than that it's nice and quiet play Scott full over the weekend spent two nights resting place nice place to spend the night

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2018

Decent Campground

It is a small first come first serve campground right off of the road.  We arrived at 6pm and found it unexpectedly busy.  We were fortunate enough to get the last site!

We could hear every car that passed in the night but other than that it is a great place to stop at the end of a long day.

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2018

Road trip Campground

Just outside Austin in the beautiful Pinyon Juniper forest in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It’s right off the two lane road so you’ll have some road sounds. It was a perfect stop at the end of a day driving with a nice variety of campsites to choose from, toilets and water. The landscape here is sweeping and stunning. You could set up camp and drive into the lovely town of Austin for a bite to eat or other provisions. I was tent camping and there were a couple on motorcycles and two RVs.

  • Review photo of Bob Scott Campground by Deborah D., August 18, 2018
Reviewed Sep. 4, 2017

Great campground!

We pulled in to this campground at 10pm and found one site left the night before labor day! It has a vault toilet as well as a flush toilet. Garbage cans and water pumps. There are fire pits at most spots and picnic tables at each one. A good amount of trees. Cicadas were really loud at night but it was nice. Ground was somewhat soft. Apparently good hunting nearby too.

Month of VisitSeptember

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Bob Scott Campground?

    Bob Scott Campground allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Bob Scott Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bob Scott Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Bob Scott Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Bob Scott Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Bob Scott Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.