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Dispersed Camping

Orovada Rest Area

Orovada Rest Area is located near Orovada, NV, featuring flat terrain typical of the region. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness, which offers hiking opportunities and scenic views.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

24-hour stay limit. Overnight parking permitted; no camping or sleeping outside of vehicle.

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Location

Orovada Rest Area is located in Nevada

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Coordinates

41.54288809 N
117.78662436 W

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    Poor
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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3 Reviews

Reviewed Mar. 1, 2022

Great views and fairly quiet.

We went through the cattle guard up about a mile on the dirt road with our 37 ft fifth wheel. It was a little tight but well worth it.

Siteboondocking behind the rest area.
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Orovada Rest Area by Russell N., March 1, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 22, 2021

Pretty but prickly

Stayed one night. We went over the cattlr guard just a little way. Road is very dusty. Getting over cattleguard was the hardest due to ruts. Found a spot and parked. When we got out the plants had sharp little thorns so our two dogs could not walk anywhere but the dusty road.
Very quiet night. And the moon and stars were beautiful.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Orovada Rest Area by Tara K., September 22, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2021

This rest area is a great free stop for the night

On a recent trip to Reno, (June 2021) we stayed here once on the way down and once on the way back. While there were a few RVs each time we used the location, mainly big trucks shared the large space. 

I gave it 4-stars because only because one night the idling trucks and off again on again refer units made for a restless night. The second time it was quieter, but still several idling trucks all night.  Nearest town is McDermitt, with fuel and a small casino on the Oregon border about 20 minutes away from the rest area, going North towards or South from.  The rest area is about a half hour or so North of Winnemucca, Nevada. 

There are pit-toilets and a dumpster on the site, and two small picnic tablets under a shelter with a historical marker between the tables. As this is immediately off the highway, there were vehicles driving by or stopping all night long, but those vehicles were generally not a bother.

As we were a self-contained 5th wheel, we didn't use either the bathrooms or the tables other than walking are the grounds to see what was there. The rest area is all black-top right off the highway (Highway 95, the Veteran's Memorial Highway, North or South). It had a really nice view of the area from the location. Along the east edge of the large paved parking area, it is lined with K-Rails. And fenced off to the land beyond the parking area except for access at the North East end of the parking area to take public lands towards the mountains.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Orovada Rest Area by Joseph , July 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Orovada Rest Area by Joseph , July 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Orovada Rest Area by Joseph , July 8, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Orovada Rest Area?

    Orovada Rest Area is located at 4330 feet.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Orovada Rest Area?

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