Gardnerville Dispersed Camping
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Write a Review US-395 Gardnerville, NV 89410 775-882-2766 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.8596, -119.675
Overview of Gardnerville Dispersed Camping
This campsite is a dispersed boondocking location, accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Jenny on 8/5/2023
Longest RV Reported: 35 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by RayAZ7 on 6/24/2023
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 5,347 ft / 1,629 m
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 775-882-2766
Nutria asked on 5/2/2022
Does anyone know where I can fill my water containers near the Gardnerville dispersed camping area? Thanks!
Reviews of Gardnerville Dispersed Camping 13 people have reviewed this location.
“Wonderful vistas”
Reviewed 5/9/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 1 |
RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
Great spots along the different ridges. The views are spectacular in all directions, Carson Valley to Sierra’s and Lake Tahoe. Can be fairly windy depending on the day. No trees or shade readily available. We did not have any close neighbors. The roads are dirt, some severely rocky spots and big ruts. But a 2 wheel drive class C could ... more
Great spots along the different ridges. The views are spectacular in all directions, Carson Valley to Sierra’s and Lake Tahoe. Can be fairly windy depending on the day. No trees or shade readily available. We did not have any close neighbors. The roads are dirt, some severely rocky spots and big ruts. But a 2 wheel drive class C could make it with a little care and attention. A few rocky fire rings, spotty cell service, absolutely no water nor dump nor utilities. Most areas had a lot of spent shells and broken glass unfortunately.
Nima would stay here again
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“Amazing views and minutes from town”
Reviewed 5/1/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 14 |
RV Length: | 34' (Class C) |
We took a bet on this location being open because it's National Forest, and we lucked out! Access here is pretty terrible. There are only a few viable spots in the "front" of the area as you drive in. But, if you head to the "back" (heading West), it opens up and there's several spots available, including one perched on top of a rid... more
We took a bet on this location being open because it's National Forest, and we lucked out!
Access here is pretty terrible. There are only a few viable spots in the "front" of the area as you drive in. But, if you head to the "back" (heading West), it opens up and there's several spots available, including one perched on top of a ridge! That's where we were.
38.859007, -119.680857
The road up was really rocky, so I wouldn't advise anything larger than 24', but the spot was pretty incredible. Really great views of the Carson Range, but 15 minutes from town. This location gets very little traffic, presumably because of the difficult access. With that said, there were 3 different occasions where a car drove up the hill and into our campsite.
Road noise from 395 was loud, but only when the wind was blowing just right. Other times you couldn't hear it at all.
Also it is pretty windy in this spot being on top of the ridge, in excess of 20mph as measured by our anemometer.
Dump and water available for $10 at the Carson Valley RV Resort 15 minutes down the road. Propane at the Tractor Supply. Groceries at Smiths. Not sure about things to do in the area, we stayed here for two weeks during covid-19.
farfromordinary would stay here again
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“Great views!”
Reviewed 4/19/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 5 |
Site Number: | none |
We spent 4 nights here in April 2020. This is a completely dry and free camping area. There are several dirt roads with camps spread out. The roads can be muddy and are a little rocky. 2WD vehicles will make it but the roads get a little rougher in the southern area. We saw motorhomes and a few trailers in the northern area. The ... more
We spent 4 nights here in April 2020. This is a completely dry and free camping area. There are several dirt roads with camps spread out. The roads can be muddy and are a little rocky. 2WD vehicles will make it but the roads get a little rougher in the southern area. We saw motorhomes and a few trailers in the northern area. The cell coverage ranges from none to full coverage with AT&T and Verizon. Cell coverage was much better in the northern area. Snow-covered mountains in the distance were beautiful.
We were about a mile away from Hwy 395 and could hear traffic from Hwy 395 all night. Coyotes were very active at night and we did see mountain lion tracks in several places. Overall we were very happy camping here and would go back.
machado1751 would stay here again
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