If you’re looking to get a little out there, then check out this low-key campsite tucked into northwestern Nevada. Located about 15 miles east of the tiny town of Vya in northern Washoe County, you’ll find a little known spot called Massacre Ranch. This former ranch land is part of the Bureau of Land Management’s…
Campgrounds
Horse Camp
Set up camp under giant cottonwoods and spend your days exploring the trails along the Carson River. Horse Camp is a little known campground that is managed by Nevada State Parks and is technically part of Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Never heard of it? That’s because this equestrian campground has slipped through the cracks….
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Lake Lahontan Reservoir was built in 1905 to irrigate farms in Fallon. In the early 1970s it became a State Recreation Area managed by Nevada State Parks. Today, this desert oasis is an extremely popular recreation destination. Hundreds of thousands of people visit each year, mostly to camp and play in the water. Fishing, boats,…
Cleve Creek Campground
With the dramatic backdrop of the Schell Creek Range, this campground offers a quiet desert setting for a getaway with your horse. The Cleve Creek Campground is a rustic Bureau of Land Management recreation site that makes the perfect basecamp to access the surrounding foothills and canyons. Located less than an hour from Ely, the…
Timber Creek Equestrian Campground
This spectacular part of eastern Nevada features high peaks, windswept ridges, limestone cliffs, and big stands of aspen and pine. Ride the rugged trails of the Schell Creek Range from the secluded Timber Creek Equestrian Campground. The Forest Service re-opened this campground in spring 2024 after a massive renovation project. It’s probably one of the…
Sacramento Pass
Jaw-dropping dark skies, endless trails, and access to one of the least visited national parks. Head to Sacramento Pass in eastern Nevada for an unforgettable trail riding destination. Sacramento Pass Recreation Area is a Bureau of Land Management equestrian campground just off Highway 50 that offers scenic views, nice accommodations, amazing night skies, and a…
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
Tucked in the northwestern corner of Nevada is a vast, rugged landscape where equestrians will find wildness, solitude, and good riding as far as the eye can see. Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge is 900 square miles of wildlife habitat in far northern Washoe County and Humboldt County, along the Oregon border. The U.S. Fish and…
Scout Camp – Fort Churchill State Park
This easily accessible equestrian campground is a great year-round basecamp for exploring the river trails or the wide open desert. Located just south of Silver Springs on the Carson River, Scout Camp is a popular spot to day ride or horse camp for a weekend. The campground is part of Fort Churchill State Park and…
Washoe Lake State Park
With its big lake, scenic views, and sandy trails, Washoe Lake State Park is a favorite year-round destination for local equestrians. Conveniently located between Reno and Carson City, Washoe Lake State Park is a great spot for a day ride or a weekend horse camping trip. Of all the state parks, Washoe is probably the…
Delta Camp – Lahontan State Recreation Area
Enjoy miles of sandy trails that weave through cottonwoods, willows, and sand dunes at this oasis in the desert. Delta Camp is located on the far south end of the Lahontan State Recreation Area in Silver Springs and is managed by Nevada State Parks. From the equestrian campground, you can ride for miles on a…
Columbine Campground
Ride into some of the most stunning wilderness in Nevada from this remote horse camp! With views and trails for days, Columbine Campground is a great place to access the Arc Dome Wilderness in central Nevada. Camping Horse Camp The designated area for camping with horses is located before the main campground. Stock is not…
