Toiyabe National Forest takes in a broad stretch of central Nevada's high country, and Bob Scott Campground sits within it at roughly 7,100 feet, where the elevation lifts temperatures noticeably above the desert floor below. The campground occupies a Pinyon-Juniper forest just off US Highway 50, east of the small town of Austin, giving it a forested feel without any sense of remoteness. Sites are shaded by piñon pines, though several reviewers note the ground is uneven and some spots are not level enough to suit everyone.
The campground is compact and first-come, first-served, which matters more than it might seem. Multiple visitors have arrived in the evening to find only one site remaining, including on weekdays and near holiday weekends. Maureen notes that "sunsets and sage scents are a highlight," and the open sightlines from the upper end of the campground support that. Highway noise from US 50 carries into camp at night, which is the most consistently mentioned drawback across reviews. Light sleepers should plan accordingly.
Amenities include flush toilets, fire pits, BBQ grills, and picnic tables at each site. Water availability has varied in recent seasons, with some visitors reporting non-potable water or no water at all. Confirm current conditions with the Lander County ranger district before arrival. The fee has been $10 per night, though the Forest Service has discussed raising it alongside planned improvements to level sites and upgrade infrastructure. As of a May 2026 report, the campground was temporarily closed for renovations, so calling ahead is worth the effort.
RVs up to 35 feet can access the campground directly from the highway. Campers looking for dispersed alternatives nearby can consider Austin Summit Dispersed — Toiyabe NF / US 50 or Union Hill Dispersed — Toiyabe NF near Austin, both within a few miles on the same corridor. The town of Austin, a short drive west, provides basic resupply options. Campers passing through on Highway 50 who want a low-cost, no-reservation overnight stop with basic facilities will find Bob Scott worth the pull-off.
Description
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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Map & DirectionsBob Scott Campground is located in Nevada near Austin
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
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 7/26/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 7/26/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 59 min from Reno, NV
- 3 hrs 4 min from Carson City, NV
- 6 hrs 32 min from Merced, CA
- 7 hrs from Fresno, CA
