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Sacramento Pass Recreation Area
BLM
Write a Review US-50 Ely, NV 89301 775-289-1800 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.1215, -114.3049
Overview of Sacramento Pass Recreation Area
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by LaurenRitz on 10/12/2023
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet
Reported by Rich O. on 9/21/2016
Number of Sites 10
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 6,692 ft / 2,039 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Sacramento Pass Recreation Area
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 775-289-1800
LolaT asked on 4/28/2022
Where is the nearest place to get water? Is there water at the Great Basin Visitor Center?
Fran asked on 9/19/2019
Does Sacramento Pass Recreation Area have a check-in process? Like signing-in with a BLM Ranger? Is it first-come-fir...
Silverbird. asked on 8/30/2022
Does anyone know how many miles Sacramento Pass Recreation Area is from Ely, NV? Thanks!
Thala asked on 6/2/2022
What is the road like getting to Sacramento Pass Recreation Area? Thanks!
Reviews of Sacramento Pass Recreation Area 65 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 4 Users
Last reported 8/19/2022
Confirmed by 14 Users
Last reported 8/31/2023
“One Of The Best Parking Spots Yet”
Reviewed 10/12/2023
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We made sure to arrive before lunch after reading how popular this place was. When we arrived there were 4 open sites, we chose #3 and by the time we got level and put the slide out the other 3 spots were full and people were circling. We arrived on Monday October 9th. No cell service, which didn’t bother us one but. We enjoyed the 20... more
We made sure to arrive before lunch after reading how popular this place was. When we arrived there were 4 open sites, we chose #3 and by the time we got level and put the slide out the other 3 spots were full and people were circling. We arrived on Monday October 9th.
No cell service, which didn’t bother us one but. We enjoyed the 20min drive to Great Basin and scored a last minute Cave Tour which really made our day. Diesel prices are INSANE paying $5.69 but only two gas stations in a 40mile radius.
Only downside was the class C’s that parked in the road making it difficult for RV’s in proper spots to leave. Please be mindful of where you park! The spots here are HUGE and have a lovely grill, fire ring and gazebo. We left this morning after 3 nights and woke up to frozen windows on the truck! Will stay again hands down.
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LaurenRitz would stay here again
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“BEAUTIFUL ”
Reviewed 9/24/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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What a jewel! Vault toilets, picnic tables, fairly level sites,. The view is worth a five-star alone! Highly recommend this blog campground!
camper-871369 would stay here again
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“Great Place To Boondock. ”
Reviewed 8/31/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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Clean sites. Numbered. 7 in the lower campground but several more in the upper equestrian area.
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charley would stay here again
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“Great Spot! ”
Reviewed 6/25/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Great sot right off the highway, hard to believe it’s free! We went to the top of the hill and set up. Beautiful star gazing spot! No service with Verizon or T-Mobile.
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camper-823014 would stay here again
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“Super Nice”
Reviewed 6/20/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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The upper camping area has the cleanest vaults as the lower area gets a lot of use. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Fantastic spot to overnight.
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camper-741707 would stay here again
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“Can’t Believe It’s Free!”
Reviewed 6/16/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
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We planned on staying at Sacramento pass for one night but we loved it so much we stayed for 3! The first night all of the ramadas were taken so we parked in an open spot that didn’t have one. The next day we did a tour of Lehmans cave and it was wonderful!!! If you’re going to Grand Basin you should definitely do the tour. The next... more
We planned on staying at Sacramento pass for one night but we loved it so much we stayed for 3! The first night all of the ramadas were taken so we parked in an open spot that didn’t have one. The next day we did a tour of Lehmans cave and it was wonderful!!! If you’re going to Grand Basin you should definitely do the tour.
The next night a few ramadas opened up so we snagged one in the back. Very private.
There is a pond that’s stocked with trout but I believe you need a license to fish. There is also a vault toilet and large trash receptacle.
Views are gorgeous and there’s hardly any traffic on the highway so it’s pretty quiet at night.
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DesertGal would stay here again
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“Nice, well kept, free CG ”
Reviewed 6/1/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. We stayed in the second site for one night in late May. The CG is very clean and well maintained. Although, the CG is small, 8 total sites, 2 or 3 were available when we arrived at 3:30pm. The sites also have nice separation. AT&T coverage was poor, with 0 to ... more
We are full-timers in a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow. We stayed in the second site for one night in late May. The CG is very clean and well maintained. Although, the CG is small, 8 total sites, 2 or 3 were available when we arrived at 3:30pm. The sites also have nice separation.
AT&T coverage was poor, with 0 to 1 bar of 5GE and speeds of only 0.3 MB/s. We had access all 3 western DISH satellites and Starlink had speeds were up to 11 MB/s.
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Ray & Terri would stay here again
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“Awesome Find!”
Reviewed 5/7/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
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By far the best site I found in the area (that was open in mid April). Huge easily accessible spots complete with their own covered picnic tables, fire rings and grills. Not too bad vault toilet at the entrance and a small pond. Beautiful views of both sunset and sunrise. Definitely tailored for RVs as there isn’t any privacy.
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SueP would stay here again
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“Clean Grounds and Pit Toilets, Easily Accessible”
Reviewed 4/14/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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Planned to stay here one or two nights while visiting Great Basin NP. The grounds are very clean. Small stocked fishing pond, spacious sites with patios and covered tables. BLM camping can not really get any better than this!
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camper-758459 would stay here again
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“Amazing BLM Area. Great for Starlink ”
Reviewed 8/19/2022
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Stopped here a couple of times to work. Great picnic table with tree shade but open enough for a good Starlink signal without obstructions. Fairly clean pit toilets. Highly recommend!
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JohnWhatley would stay here again
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noted 8/24/2021
We passed through the area in late May 2021 and stopped planning to spend a night. Unfortunately there was NO Verizon cell service. We moved on to Ward Mountain Campground near Ely and Verizon was great there.
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The Best Free Campground Near Great Basin National Park
We stayed at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area in October 2020Our Previous Stop: Free Boondocking By The Bonneville Salt Flats & WendoverOur Next Stop: Utah Campground Info Location: 39.1215, -114.3049...
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Land Cruising Adventure: Sacramento Pass BLM Campground | Nevada
Most BLM campgrounds are wonderful, this was in the middle of almost nowhere, right off Route 50 in Nevada. And it is free! The little pond makes it interesting and that's my 5th wheel just bey...
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- OHV
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
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