Sacramento Pass Recreation Area

Since Basin was closed due to COVID, we stayed at the Sac Pass area right outside and it didn't disappoint.  When you pull in there are about 6 spots with shade, picnic tables, trash cans, toilets and firepits.  If you take an immediate left when you pull in, go up to the equestrian campgrounds. We stayed at the one on the far left and it was secluded with a tent pad and firepit/table.  Toilets were clean and well maintained.  Hiked the Sac Pass trail and Lucky Boy trail right outside out camping spot.   Some cell service in certain spots.  

Free secluded camping

This place is located just over the summit of Sacramento Pass on the right hand side the road. Small pond surrounded by several sites in a loop. Covered picnic tables on cement slab with BBQ and there is also a fire pit. Pit Toilets and garbage dumpster are also on site. The campground is close to the road but it was surprisingly not as loud as anticipated. More campers came and squeezed into spaces in between designated sites later in the evening but it did not seem overcrowded. Great FREE place to spend the night while traveling through.

Easy to get to, good place for FREE overnight

I was going to try out a BLM spot closer to Great Basin but it didn't work out. Luckily this campground was only 20 min away and honestly, in far better shape. I rolled in, very exhausted, at 11pm. I quickly checked out the rules and map at the entrance and easily found a spot to back into. The next morning I got an eye full of stunning views and a nice campground. I'd go as far as to say it seems better maintained than natl park campgrounds. Make sure to bring your own toilet paper.

Super nice campground

Very large areas with tables and shade no hookups but it had vault toilets and a small fishing pond. Trails were mapped out with a history lesson on the information board. No fees which is nice but still it’s very clean.

Great side of the road spot to camp

Great spot right off Hwy 50. There’s an upper campground and a lower one, so keep driving down the road if the first one is full. Less than a dozen sites total. It’s all first come, first served and no camp host/ranger. The upper camping area has covered picnic tables. The lower sites are a bit more sectioned off with trees and brush. All seem to have fire pits, but you’d have to bring your own wood. There are only pit toilets, no running water, but you can dispose of garbage at the dumpster near the entrance. The rock formations here are super cool and my kids had a blast climbing on them. We also took the ~3 mi Sac Pass Trail from the campground, it’s not that well marked but we figured it out. 

Fantastic & free!

A nice BLM campground to stay at, and free! There was a bit of noise being right on the highway. The pit toilet I used could’ve been cleaner. It had pretty good views and I enjoyed the small trail system they built around the area, brings you up higher for better views and it’s something to do while at camp. Some people were fishing the little pond while I was there, not sure if they caught anything or what kind of fish might be in it. Road in and around the site was well maintained

Good spot if visiting Great Basin NP

This was probably one of the nicest free camp-sites we have ever stayed at.  Like others have suggested, continue down the road to the upper camping area and trailhead.  Absolutely gorgeous views of the Wheeler Peak range from the upper camping area.  Super nice little spots nestled in the trees with fire-pits and a picnic table.

Amazing Spot

Great sites, very clean and ready for any size rig. 45 minutes to Great Basin and easy to get a site (mid April)