Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Bureau of Land Management
Whipple Cave is located in Nevada
37.92658194740605 N
114.44848716217649 W
Whipple cave is located 3 hours from Las Vegas, heading north. Coordinates to the cave can be found here: latitude 38.48909 longitude 115.01829
Once you get to the Whipple cave access road, pass the wire fenced gate located on the right hand side. Here, you will drive on a dirt road for about 2 miles. A 4w drive is highly encountered. You won’t be able to make the drive in a sedan. You will see the trailhead at the end of the road.
You can camp here for the night. There’s fire pits available throughout, it’s a very secluded area so you will not run into other people or crowds. Just an FYI, it gets pretty windy at night. Dog friendly! No reservation required, free to camp!
The cave is located a couple minutes away, up the mountain. You will see signs for it. You can enter the cave by rappelling down 70 feet. Once at the bottom, you can embark on a 2 mile spelunking adventure!!! You will need a 165 ft rope and headlamps to accomplish this adventure as well as technical rope-climbing skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the elevation of Whipple Cave?
Whipple Cave is located at 6199 feet.
Are fires allowed at Whipple Cave?
Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Whipple Cave, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.
Does Whipple Cave have wifi?
No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Whipple Cave does not have wifi.
Is there cell phone reception at Whipple Cave?
According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.
