Cody C.

Owyhee, NV

Joined July 2016

Graduate student in counseling & ecotherapy, yoga teacher, environmental sociologist

A Nice, Little Oasis in a Desolate Area

The surrounding area is very dry and full of sagebrush. Watch out for cattle as you drive to this campground! The campground itself is surprisingly very clean, the restrooms don't stink, and there is a little bit of grass at each camp site for tents. The camp host raises an American Flag at the entrance every morning. There is a $5 camp fee, which in my opinion, is reasonable.

Next to water, but no extra amenities

We stayed here for one night. At the time, we were caught in a rainstorm, but the campsite was nestled in a forested area accessed by a dirt road. This campground is easy to find, near the trailhead for hiking into the Mt. Naomi Wilderness area, and a good base camp for day hikes and other adventures. There was a small river to collect water from if you have a filter, a fire ring for campfires, but no tables, drinking water, or RV hookups.

Beautiful Place Next to the River

The dirt road to get to this campground was kind of long for a low-clearance vehicle, although we made the 5-mile trip with our Ford Fiesta. The campground doesn't seem to be very frequented, so there's a good chance you'll find a spot and there is no fee to stay here. There was recently a forest fire in this area, so expect to find some charred trees, but there is still plenty of shade. Bear-proof containers are provided at each campsite, as well as picnic tables and fire rings.

A bit dry and windy, but not a bad place to stay

We camped for three days here. The restroom was very clean (for a campground), although the stall door needed some repair. The paper towels were well-stocked, and the trash emptied daily. The fire pits are pretty solid and include a built-in grill. The area was free of litter. There was a golden eagle nest above us where eagles were flying to and from; this was quite the sight to see! If you want to camp at Bear Lake, this is a good spot. Electricity and water hookups are included at each campsite for those of you with RVs.