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Overview of Douglas County Fairgrounds Dispersed Camping

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Pad Type dirt

Elevation 5,019 ft / 1,529 m

Max Stay 14

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Reviews of Douglas County Fairgrounds Dispersed Camping 2 people have reviewed this location.

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Verizon 4G
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 5/22/2023
AT&T 4G
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 8/16/2022
25 reviews
“Great camping area but not a ton of spots”

Reviewed 5/22/2023

Nightly rate: FREE!
Days stayed: 10
Site Number: N/a
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After driving around a bit on the various dirt roads in this BLM area, came to the conclusion that there were maybe about six real sites, is my best guess, mostly on the furthest south dirt road in this area. However, for overnighters there are more places where the dirt road gets very wide on that south side of the property and fairly big rigs could overnight here.
I CAN TELL FROM THE OCCASIONAL DEEP RUTS IN THE ROADS THAT IF THERE WAS MUCH RAIN YOU COULD PRETTY EASILY GET STUCK IN THE MUD, therefore:
If you want to come in from the WEST side (instead of the east side) of this property, it's very easy and you can stay on decent road all the way, assuming you just want a quick, dirt parking lot type spot for overnighting:
From Pinenut Rd, just to the northwest of this BLM property, turn south onto East Valley Rd, go about a half a mile and veer left to stay on rough asphalt road (going straight would put you on a dirt road). After about 100 yd you will be in a big, boring, rocky dirt area that can be parked in. I believe that fairly large rigs could negotiate this space successfully.

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Verizon 4G

Patbarb would stay here again

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68 reviews
“A great place to stay”

Reviewed 8/16/2022

Nightly rate: FREE!
Days stayed: 6
Site Number: 0
RV Length: 40' (Fifth Wheel)
Overall Rating

We visited this area for a week in a 40' big rig fifth wheel. We practically had the whole place to ourselves! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets with views of the mountains and very quiet. There is a dirt road nearby that is used occasionally by locals, maybe 10 cars a day that pass through the area, some dog walkers, and one OHV. The road into the area is very bumpy, but it is short. There are plenty of sites to choose from, but they are not all in great condition, so choose wisely.

We did have a cop come and check on us. Apparently he was called to come out by one of the passer-by's for a check, but he confirmed this was BLM land and we could stay up to 14 days if we wanted.

BIG RIGS
For big rig access, enter from Douglas County Fairgrounds and take the first right. There is a slight angled drop to get down into the area. It is passable by big rigs, but go slow. The other roads in and out are probably better with smaller rigs and camper vans as they are either too steep or too bumpy. The road to the south, Mustang Lane, is not advised for big rigs either as there is a huge dip just before entering the area.

I would definitely visit here again.

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