Forty miles of dirt road separate Soldier Meadows from the pavement, so a high-clearance vehicle is not optional. The payoff is dispersed camping on open terrain in Nevada's Black Rock region, with hot springs sitting directly adjacent to the campsites. No running water is available on-site, so packing in enough is essential. A pit toilet is provided. Visits in early spring or winter tend to draw far fewer campers than summer. Those planning a broader trip through the area can find places to camp near BLM Land — Black Rock Field Office, including Bateman Spring Dispersed Camping to the north.
Description
Semi-primitive camping facilities are located within the Soldier Meadows Hot Spring Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). Facilities in this area include primitive campsites (parking areas and fire pits), a vault toilet, a primitive cabin, and walking trails that lead to the hot springs. There are seven defined campsites in the ACEC. Five are located in the Hot Creek Campground, one is at the Cabin Site, and the last is located above the Hidden Spring to the west of the main hot springs area. The primitive cabin is available for public use on a first-come first-served basis. Note that Soldier Meadows is one of the most highly visited areas in the NCA. If you are looking for solitude, this may not be your place.
Fee Info
Free, dispersed camping.
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Map & DirectionsSoldier Meadows Dispersed Camping is located in Nevada near Gerlach
Coordinates
41.36176277 N
119.22366418 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
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
- 3 hrs 49 min from Reno, NV
- 4 hrs 13 min from Carson City, NV
- 6 hrs 25 min from Redding, CA






