Established Camping
Toiyabe National Forest Toquima Cave Campground
Toiyabe National Forest Toquima Cave Campground is located near Tonopah, NV, and features rugged terrain with scattered vegetation. Temperatures can range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Toquima Cave with its ancient petroglyphs and the scenic Monitor Valley, offering opportunities for exploration and hiking.
Description
National Forest
The big attraction here is, of course, the caves. The half-mile Cave trail begins in the campground, with a series of stone steps leading to the rock shelter site. The red, yellow, black and white images (pictographs) here were painted by ancient Shoshones. Projectile points found at this cave date to about 600-1300 CE. On nearby BLM land is Spencers Hot Springs. The water is 192 degrees, and there is a developed tub and a below-ground pool. 2 units NO group.
Location
Toiyabe National Forest Toquima Cave Campground is located in Nevada
Directions
from Tonopah, Follow US 6 east from Tonopah to the State Road 376 junction. Turn left and continue north for approximately 100 miles to the Nevada State shaped sign, about 0.1 mile south of the US 50 and State Road 376 junction. Turn right onto this road and continue approximately 12 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
39.18770091 N
116.7905 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 40 min from Reno
- 3 hrs 44 min from Carson City
- 4 hrs 52 min from Las Vegas
- 5 hrs 47 min from St. George
