Austin-Tonopah Ranger District

Learn about camping and boondocking in Austin-Tonopah Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

San Juan Campground, Austin, NV

San Juan Campground is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It's intended for small 4WD vehicles, like jeeps, vans, and pickup trucks. Small trailers can get in there, but nothing over 16 feet, and you'll want high clearance. There are picnic tables, but no fire rings, vault toilets, or trash cans.

Toquima Cave Campground, Austin, NV

Toquima Cave Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. There are five campsites including one large group site. It's located along NF-001, about 6.4 miles west of the intersection with State Route 82 (Belmont Road), and about 30 miles from the town of Austin.

Pine Creek Campground, Tonopah, NV

Pine Creek Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. There are 21 campsites, including a group campsite. Many of the sites are small, but there are a fair number that can accommodate RVs from 20 to 35 feet in length.

Peavine Creek Campground, Tonopah, NV

Peavine Creek Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Located in Peavine Canyon, on the southeastern side of the Toiyabe Mountain Range, the campground is approached along Peavine Creek Road (NF-020 on Google Map, 44020 on Motor Vehicle Use Map).

Kingston Campground, Kingston, NV

Kingston Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. There 12 campsites, some of which are large enough for full-sized RVs. This campground is located 4.0 miles west of the town of Kingston, and about 33 miles of the City of Austin.

Columbine Campground, Austin, NV

This is a free, developed campground offered by Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest. There are 7 sites, 2 tent only sites, 1 group site, and 4 RV sites for trailers up to 35 feet in length. It's located along Forest Road 119 (43119 on MVUM), about 54 miles south of Austin, NV.

Big Creek Campground, Austin, NV

This is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. There are six campsites, some of which can accommodate full-sized RVs, while others are smaller. There is also a group site that can accommodate 6-8 vehicles and RVs. The campground is generally open May to October, as weather and conditions allow.

Belmont Campground, Belmont, NV

This is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It's generally open May to October, as weather and conditions allow. Located about a 2.0 mile drive southwest from Belmont, NV, this campground has enough space to accommodate about eight (8) vehicles.