Water Canyon Recreation Area
BLM
Write a Review Water Canyon Rd. Winnemucca, NV 89445 775-623-1500 Official WebsiteGPS: 40.9303, -117.675
Overview of Water Canyon Recreation Area
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-863534 on 5/2/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Debs on 10/6/2017
Elevation 5,413 ft / 1,649 m
Max Stay 3
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Water Canyon Recreation Area 62 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 9/17/2023
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Last reported 6/24/2023
“Not What I Expected ”
Reviewed 5/2/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
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This place went a little bit above my expectations, I was expecting it to be crazy with the off-road vehicles but there are signs posted everywhere that off road vehicles are prohibited. Based on other reviews I would definitely say to come check this place out on your own. My son and I almost didn’t come here because of the reviews w... more
This place went a little bit above my expectations, I was expecting it to be crazy with the off-road vehicles but there are signs posted everywhere that off road vehicles are prohibited. Based on other reviews I would definitely say to come check this place out on your own.
My son and I almost didn’t come here because of the reviews we were reading. We were in campsite 4 but it was too big, I noticed the neighbors leaving so we changed spots to a smaller site because we have a camper van.
Anyway, don’t go based on the reviews, definitely come see for yourself.
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camper-863534 would stay here again
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“Great View”
Reviewed 4/26/2024
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Stayed 1 night in space 1. There is a 3 day limit. I have a 35 ft toy hauler. I made it work. There are only a few spaces at the beginning for bigger rigs. Many are not level at all. Don’t go past the 2 with turnouts. Further up you will have to back down. I stayed April 25, it snowed in the morning. It is only packed sand an... more
Stayed 1 night in space 1. There is a 3 day limit. I have a 35 ft toy hauler. I made it work. There are only a few spaces at the beginning for bigger rigs. Many are not level at all.
Don’t go past the 2 with turnouts. Further up you will have to back down.
I stayed April 25, it snowed in the morning. It is only packed sand and rock. I waited until it turned back to rain before leaving.
Luckily there were not many people around during this season. I can see this being a popular spot during nicer weather!
There was a nice stream running down the back too.
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“Quiet Night”
Reviewed 9/30/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 7 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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We stop here periodically. The ATV’s can be noisy especially in the summer months. But they usually settle down at a reasonable time.
Last night, we had the perfect spot to spread out and enjoy a quiet night. Woke up to quail in our campsite. Cell service with a booster.
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Teri would stay here again
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“No sleep Sat night”
Reviewed 9/17/2023
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Update since this app won't let me edit my review: Saturday night no sleep at all, loud vehicles and ATVs kept driving through every 1-2 hours
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Verizon 4G
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“Disgusting hellhole”
Reviewed 9/16/2023
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So l, unfortunately, I ended up there again on my way back from the North, only because I got burned in hot springs and wanted to stay a couple of days near a hospital. This hellhole had lived to its reputation again. This time it was motorcross type of stuff and endless dangerously speeding atvs and dirt bikes and constant roar of mod... more
So l, unfortunately, I ended up there again on my way back from the North, only because I got burned in hot springs and wanted to stay a couple of days near a hospital. This hellhole had lived to its reputation again. This time it was motorcross type of stuff and endless dangerously speeding atvs and dirt bikes and constant roar of modified exhaust and generators, need to pressure blm to ban these loud type of people for good from the canyon. All the trashy locals come out with noisy machines, generators, pitbulls on a weekend, you get the idea. I usually camp in quiet places where I dont have to hear such garbage or any human sounds, for that matter. Traffic here s such that I've seen less busy interstate highways. Reviewing online info I see how much trouble had been happening: weirdos, vandals, sheriff evictions, etc, people banging on RV door demanding to drive them to town - happened to me here in spring. Not feeling safe sleeping here and I normally feel safe in most remote paces. Apparently, a woman was recently followed by 2 men on a trail here, which had resulted in Sheriff-run safety workshop in town this June.
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“10 Sites”
Reviewed 9/13/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
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We spent two nights (Tue & Wed) in site #4 with our 34' TT. There are 10 sites total in this area. Site #4 is a very large pull through site with a real nice area to set up tents along the creek and in the shade. There is both shade and sun in this area and we parked more in the sun to charge our solar panels. The sign for #4 is in... more
We spent two nights (Tue & Wed) in site #4 with our 34' TT. There are 10 sites total in this area. Site #4 is a very large pull through site with a real nice area to set up tents along the creek and in the shade. There is both shade and sun in this area and we parked more in the sun to charge our solar panels. The sign for #4 is in the pull through area and not visible from the road.
Walking further up the road there was site #5 on the right just after #4 and better for smaller RV's.
Site #6 on the right is for small RV's and slopes down so will require some good leveling front to back.
Site #7 on the right is a real nice site for larger RV's.
Site #8 on the left is for medium size RV's and more parallel to the road.
Site #9 on the left is for small RV’s or tents.
Sites #8 & 9 are near a vault toilet and an area to possibly turn around. Continue up around some S turns and the road will end at a large turn around area, vault toilet, Site #10, and a hiking trail. Some cars park in this area to hike. Site #10 was a back-in site.
A little before the Site #10 area there is a turn off on the left for ATV vehicles to ride the hills.
I did not pay so much attention to Sites 1-3 on the way up the road to provide details for this review. I remember passing a very large pull-through site as we first entered the area and then a nice site after which was occupied. We continued and found Site #4.
There are speed bumps on the gravel road to cut down on fast vehicles that kick up dust. There were around 20 vehicles that drove though the area during the afternoon/evening on Tuesday. Wed was quiet with minimal vehicles.
ImagineOurRVDreams would stay here again
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“More Traffic Than I’m Used to But Great Free Spot”
Reviewed 6/24/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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Stayed for the night. It was busy on a Friday night with a constant flow of cars through the night. Almost all sites were taken. Luckily we got a spot with a Ramada and table. Lots of huge grasshoppers!
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DesertGal would stay here again
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“had to call 911”
Reviewed 5/12/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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It's crazy here. Nature, creek, aspen trees are gorgerous, weather is much cooler than down in Winnemucca, but people... First off, I was chased by someone else's pitbull in my own campsite, inconsiderate rude townies use other people's campsites as parking and let their dogs out. That's why I really only do truly dispersed remote camp... more
It's crazy here. Nature, creek, aspen trees are gorgerous, weather is much cooler than down in Winnemucca, but people... First off, I was chased by someone else's pitbull in my own campsite, inconsiderate rude townies use other people's campsites as parking and let their dogs out. That's why I really only do truly dispersed remote camping anymore, out there without any people near me, people are nothing but trouble these days, and near the interstate highways one has to watch out. So, later the same day, I had to call 911 because of a different situation, there appeared to be victims of abuse in another campsite and I was asked for help, but I'm still not sure this was not a ruse and not some robbery attempt. Did not feel safe. I will not stop here again, actually still a bit shaken after 911 call. I also was approached by 2 men in a truck looking for their dogs, back when I camped in campgrounds, for many years I never been approached in my campsites, this area is shady. They need a camp host here and a speed trap. Endless stream of trucks and SUVs that do not observe speed limit here, starting after 2-3pm into the dark until late, also, kicking up huge dust clouds, they just drive in and out, in and out. Don't seem to be looking for campsites because they pass on available campsites, seems like driving to take a look (hopefully not to take a look at what to steal!)
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“Noisy traffic”
Reviewed 5/11/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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While canyon and creek are beautiful, there was constant maddening vehicle traffic on the dusty dirt road right by campsites - even on a weekday, kicking enormous clouds of dust, vehicles going in and immediately out (no, these are not campers, its a stream of random people who come to take a look), after dark ATV traffic started too, ... more
While canyon and creek are beautiful, there was constant maddening vehicle traffic on the dusty dirt road right by campsites - even on a weekday, kicking enormous clouds of dust, vehicles going in and immediately out (no, these are not campers, its a stream of random people who come to take a look), after dark ATV traffic started too, as if they wanted to harass campers on purpose, speeding, bright lights, driving in and out right away with no purpose, its, 10.30pm and another loud ATV id iot just went in and out. I saw local teenagers come in to do illicit activities, clearly, shortly before campground start there seems to be a hangout spot. The place changes elevation by at least 700 feet, so temps can be quite different at the start or end of campground. I woukd not drive an rv too far in, low branches start they will scratch you. I shudder thinking what kind of traffic is here on weekends, so leaving after one night They need to shut down this place and preserve the nature.
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“Great View”
Reviewed 3/3/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
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Paved road turned into nice dirt one heading up hill. Just a little snow but no 4wd needed.
Campsite #1 looked the most level but it was occupied so we stayed at #2.
Had to use a few blocks to get level.
Great snow capped Mountain View’s all around.
Great for a quick night while passing through Winnemucca
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Krg281 would stay here again
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- dry camping
Recreation
- OHV
- picnic area
- recreation trail
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- fire ring
- picnic table
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- restrooms: vault
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