Carlin Canyon
BLM
Write a Review Carlin, NV 89822 775-753-0200 Official WebsiteGPS: 40.7268, -116.009
Overview of Carlin Canyon
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by shantib9 on 5/25/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by B&D 2015 on 6/27/2021
Number of Sites 5
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 4,954 ft / 1,509 m
Max Stay 14
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 775-753-0200
Silverbird. asked on 2/16/2021
Can anyone give me directions to Carlin Canyon if I'm traveling east on I-80.
Andy and Kathie Frogel asked on 3/31/2021
Does anyone know the height of the underpass under the highway. Thanks!
Reviews of Carlin Canyon 49 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 10/21/2022
“BLM dispersed camping, easy access.”
Reviewed 5/2/2021
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Near the town of Carlin Nevada, beautiful spot, easy access via paved road into the canyon. Must pass under highway 80, The underpass has 20 ft clearance okay for big rigs. I have a 40 ft fifth wheel, 13 ft 6 in height. The Humboldt river is accessible in several spots along the canyon. There's a pull out just as you come into the ... more
Near the town of Carlin Nevada, beautiful spot, easy access via paved road into the canyon. Must pass under highway 80, The underpass has 20 ft clearance okay for big rigs. I have a 40 ft fifth wheel, 13 ft 6 in height. The Humboldt river is accessible in several spots along the canyon.
There's a pull out just as you come into the canyon and then a second pull out further down that road. The road dead ends just past the second pull out and if you take a rig down there there is no u-turn, would have to back it out.
Plenty of spots for smaller trailers and vans. Get there early if you have a big rig so you can grab a nice spot, there are limited spots for the big rigs.
Beautiful starry skies at night, very quiet and peaceful place to stay. Have fun, Pastor Andy Byways RV fellowship. Hope to meet you down the road.
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Andy and Kathie Frogel would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Peaceful location near I80 along Humboldt River”
Reviewed 4/26/2021
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Take 1st exit to East Carlin, then head East on Chestnut St for 6-10min. There's two pullout areas with benches once you cross under the interstate heading north a bit. First area has easier access to the river and 2nd area is more secluded. There's a strange chemical smell near the water that I can't explain... Not unbearable but very... more
Take 1st exit to East Carlin, then head East on Chestnut St for 6-10min. There's two pullout areas with benches once you cross under the interstate heading north a bit. First area has easier access to the river and 2nd area is more secluded. There's a strange chemical smell near the water that I can't explain... Not unbearable but very noticeable. Trash found sparsely throughout the canyon, but otherwise relatively clean. If you're tent camping, I'd recommend avoiding the spots right up against the rock walls, as rocks cascade down occasionally.
Stayed during the rain AND the snow, and would definitely stop again on a journey across Northern Nevada.
keyohms would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Serene BLM site along Humboldt River”
Reviewed 4/20/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Class C) |
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Easy on/off from I80. Recommend use Apple Maps which were very accurate considering some of the road closures. This BLM rec area includes a few level gravel pull-offs for RVs, one at the beginning of the park and another towards the back-end of the park. Did not note any areas recommended for tent camping. This site seems like a popul... more
Easy on/off from I80. Recommend use Apple Maps which were very accurate considering some of the road closures. This BLM rec area includes a few level gravel pull-offs for RVs, one at the beginning of the park and another towards the back-end of the park. Did not note any areas recommended for tent camping. This site seems like a popular area for fishing however did not see anyone with exception of one other camper. There is no cell service. Enjoyed a quiet and peaceful evening tucked inside the canyon.
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cutter would stay here again
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“Free! Easy access, level spot, pretty canyon, spots on river, no cellular”
Reviewed 10/18/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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Google maps has the access wrong (at least given COVID-access thru California trail museum is closed) but you can still access from the west. The road circles back and ends just before I80. Near the end of the road there’s a kiosk on the river side with a couple benches and educational signs. That’s where we camped. There are gr... more
Google maps has the access wrong (at least given COVID-access thru California trail museum is closed) but you can still access from the west.
The road circles back and ends just before I80. Near the end of the road there’s a kiosk on the river side with a couple benches and educational signs. That’s where we camped. There are gravel pullouts on both sides of road and each already had one rv. No formal spots but a lot of space. There’s a road down toward the river a little past these spots that ends at a paved trail. You could probably camp on that road but it’s very close to freeway and doesn’t have a turnaround.
Beautiful sunset in the canyon. Pretty river view. Water was very low. My husband tried fishing a bit anyway. Gets nice and cold at night. Stars were amazing.
No Verizon or google fi.
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TanyaE would stay here again
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“Paved Road, Easy, Historic Site!”
Reviewed 10/17/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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We were so thankful to be able to sleep here since Elko’s Walmart doesn’t have overnight parking. Thankful for the paved roads after coming from BLM washboard roads in the dust, our minivan camper needed the break! **Directions for Travelers heading West From Elko!** The Canyon is off a 5 mile dead end access road on the south side ... more
We were so thankful to be able to sleep here since Elko’s Walmart doesn’t have overnight parking. Thankful for the paved roads after coming from BLM washboard roads in the dust, our minivan camper needed the break!
**Directions for Travelers heading West From Elko!** The Canyon is off a 5 mile dead end access road on the south side of I-80 called Chestnut. You will pass the dropped pin on your map as you go through a tunnel. Take the next exit before Carlin, go south under the highway, then turn east on Chestnut. You’ll follow the paved road a few miles into the canyon.
We arrived after dark (but the views in the morning are amazing!) We slept at the pull off marked on the map, Which has an awning and benches with historic information. We were the only ones there all night and morning. You can see anyone coming for half a mile. Amazing stars. Beautiful canyon.
Bay would stay here again
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“We Did Not Stay”
Reviewed 10/2/2020
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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It is a beauty but we did not stay because it would have been difficult for us to walk down the steep bank. There was also a small barbed wire fence that did have a pass through at one of the spots. Water was low and stagnant and there were two decorated crosses in the ground at the first site. You know, the ones you see on the side... more
It is a beauty but we did not stay because it would have been difficult for us to walk down the steep bank. There was also a small barbed wire fence that did have a pass through at one of the spots. Water was low and stagnant and there were two decorated crosses in the ground at the first site. You know, the ones you see on the side of the road in memory of a death in that area. Freaked my wife out so it was just not for us.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Nice find! Great Fishin’!”
Reviewed 9/16/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 2nd Pull Off |
| RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
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This was a beauty of a site right off of Hwy 80. Had to take the frontage road around a bend but it traced along the Humboldt River to a nice and large parking area. Area was big enough for a few RVs but we landed there early and only one other rig showed up for the night. Had a few cars drop in for the day though and picnic. Could hea... more
This was a beauty of a site right off of Hwy 80. Had to take the frontage road around a bend but it traced along the Humboldt River to a nice and large parking area. Area was big enough for a few RVs but we landed there early and only one other rig showed up for the night. Had a few cars drop in for the day though and picnic. Could hear a little bit of the road noise in the distance as well. Fishing was great though! River is loaded with small mouth down below. Stepson has a great time with catch and release while there. Had to walk down the road to get any cell service, and even then it was minimal.
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JDCousteau would stay here again
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“Great place to stop in the middle of Nevada”
Reviewed 9/7/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
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This place is a gem. There was plenty of room and privacy for us (just one other rig in the second pullout spot). It is surprisingly quiet being so close to the freeway and the river is nice after driving through so much desert. Follow the Google or Apple maps directions and you'll be fine. It will take you down a frontage road, the... more
This place is a gem. There was plenty of room and privacy for us (just one other rig in the second pullout spot). It is surprisingly quiet being so close to the freeway and the river is nice after driving through so much desert.
Follow the Google or Apple maps directions and you'll be fine. It will take you down a frontage road, then under I-80. Then there is a horseshoe shaped road where there are two pull-outs. The first is on the left right after the tunnel. I recommend you keep going to the second one about a mile later on the right. It is large and very quiet. But do ignore the signs on the road that says it leads back to I-80. It does not - you must retrace your route back to the freeway to get out.
The second pullout is right on the river, room for 2-3 large rigs and there is another spot on the opposite side of the road for an additional camping party. Plenty of room to turn around with our Ram truck and 24' trailer.
It gets dark in the canyon quickly and take care walking on the road along the river, as the occasional unexplained car races down the road (that goes nowhere).
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Sonoma Martha would stay here again
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“Great little gem”
Reviewed 9/4/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | None |
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Right off 80 on the old road that is still paved and maintained. Really easy to find. Several places to park and car camp or RV etc. Can hear 80 some but not bad. A beautiful place. Easy to get back on the highway, get gas etc. Pilot right by the ramp.
No service once in the canyon.
Site quality 5 stars for the beauty.
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Christina would stay here again
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“Quiet, pretty convenient”
Reviewed 9/1/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Class A) |
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We were coming eastbound, had no problems following GPS to the waypoint. We are a 34’ class A pulling a Ford Escape, easy turnaround at the first big pullout, did not venture further just because we got there after dark and didn’t want to run into trouble turning around. Just a hint of noise from the highway, slept well, woke up to see... more
We were coming eastbound, had no problems following GPS to the waypoint. We are a 34’ class A pulling a Ford Escape, easy turnaround at the first big pullout, did not venture further just because we got there after dark and didn’t want to run into trouble turning around. Just a hint of noise from the highway, slept well, woke up to see the beautiful rock wall next to us. Had a little bit of a Verizon signal. You do have to get off the highway and go about 5 miles and then backtrack back to the closest on-ramp.
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Mandy would stay here again
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