Campers heading to Great Basin National Park who find the main campgrounds full can access this BLM alternative about eight miles west on Highway 6. Sacramento Pass BLM Campground sits at two elevation levels, with the lower area featuring sites around a central pond and the upper section offering additional spots near an equestrian corral.
The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with numbered sites that include covered picnic tables, fire rings, and designated tent pads. Matt G. notes "the best sites are further back in the forest don't stop at the main section just off the road." Sites provide good separation from each other, though Highway 6 traffic remains audible throughout the area. Vault toilets serve both sections, and trash service keeps the area maintained.
Wheeler Peak views extend across the valley toward Utah from several sites. The upper campground area tends to offer better privacy and spacing compared to the lower pond-area sites. Cell coverage varies significantly by carrier, with AT&T showing poor reception while Starlink performs well for those needing internet access.
Road conditions remain suitable for larger RVs, with multiple reviewers successfully navigating 36-foot Class A motorhomes to the sites. "You can definitely hear the road from your spot," observes Betsy H., though most find the traffic noise manageable. The campground can experience busy periods with constant vehicle traffic, particularly during peak visitation to Great Basin National Park.
For additional camping options in the region, Sacramento Pass Recreation Area provides another nearby alternative for visitors exploring this section of eastern Nevada.
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Map & DirectionsSacramento Pass BLM Campground is located in Nevada near Great Basin National Park
Coordinates
39.12142935 N
114.3048739 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/25/26
VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 5/25/26- AT&TPossible CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 5/25/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/25/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 5/25/26
- AT&TPossible CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 5/25/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 55 min from Provo, UT
- 2 hrs 55 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 26 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 54 min from Ogden, UT
