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
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Judynick1 on 4/25/2024
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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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 67 people have reviewed this location.
“Beautiful. No cell service.”
Reviewed 4/2/2022
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Verizon and ATT both zero service. Beautiful spot though with easy access! Good spot for the night before heading into Great Basin NP.
Valarie would stay here again
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“Nice Clean BLM campground”
Reviewed 10/19/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
Very nice campground close to Great Basin National Park. Nice covered picnic tables with fire rings and BBQ grills nicely spaced apart. We explored the upper section after we had already set up but it was even better. I only gave it 4 stars for cleanliness because the rest room was a mess. We didn't use them anyway.
MidLife Journey would stay here again
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“Awesome - agree with others”
Reviewed 9/29/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 25' (Class A) |
What a great spot. We used it as our night before reservations in Great Basin. This place is so clean, wonderful sites, and great hiking trails. We even had sporadic cell service, which most others report being absent. If you are driving by, don't miss it!
JulieDavid would stay here again
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“Sooooo good!”
Reviewed 9/15/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 8 |
RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
What a gem! BLM has clearly dedicated some resources to this campground in recent years. We stayed in the upper campground which has three back-in sites that afford much more privacy than the sites in the lower campground. This is the perfect place if you’re looking to get away from noisy campgrounds and don’t mind not having much ... more
What a gem! BLM has clearly dedicated some resources to this campground in recent years.
We stayed in the upper campground which has three back-in sites that afford much more privacy than the sites in the lower campground. This is the perfect place if you’re looking to get away from noisy campgrounds and don’t mind not having much of a cell signal. The sites weren’t incredibly level, but nothing an Anderson leveler couldn’t fix.
The sites were clean with little left-behind trash (let’s keep it that way!) and the pit toilets were well stocked with TP and also clean.
Plenty of hiking and biking trails from the campground. We rode the Mine Loop Trail on our MTBs and was a beast of a trail: lots of technical up and down. The sunsets were beautiful and the night skies were incredible.
Great Basin NP is about a 15-minute drive away and is also free! If you head into Baker be sure to check out Kerouac’s Cafe and their little market. The closest full grocery store is in Ely, so be sure to stock up, or plan for a 45-minute drive to get there. Great Basin NP has a dump station, and that appeared to be the closest, outside of Ely.
Please remember to Leave No Trace!
rbg would stay here again
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“Great free overnight stop”
Reviewed 7/24/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
We arrived early on a Saturday afternoon and all of the lower sites were open. We decided to drive up to the equestrian use area and are glad we did. There is a large site in the middle that was taken by a large motorhome then three other back in sites and we took the only one open closest to the pit toilets. Never noticed any foul sme... more
We arrived early on a Saturday afternoon and all of the lower sites were open. We decided to drive up to the equestrian use area and are glad we did. There is a large site in the middle that was taken by a large motorhome then three other back in sites and we took the only one open closest to the pit toilets. Never noticed any foul smells. Beautiful dark night skies. We left to go into Ely and when we returned late that night, the whole campground was full! Very quiet except for the motor home running their air conditioner all night! Great boondocking site!
Teresa Elmore would stay here again
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“Totally getting away ”
Reviewed 7/10/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 4 |
RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
Really nice quiet place, probably the best free camping spot I’ve been in. There are 5 lower spots with a group site and 3 upper spots. We were in a lower site right off of highway 50, road noise was minimal. Big sites with really nice shelters, picnic tables, bbq grill and fire pit ( fire ban in effect while there). There are mountain... more
Really nice quiet place, probably the best free camping spot I’ve been in. There are 5 lower spots with a group site and 3 upper spots. We were in a lower site right off of highway 50, road noise was minimal. Big sites with really nice shelters, picnic tables, bbq grill and fire pit ( fire ban in effect while there). There are mountain biking trails right from the campsite, pretty technical but beautiful. There is a small pond at site which our dogs loved. This is a first come spot and they get taken quickly, others will come and park in non designated spots but this wasn’t really a problem there is lots of space. No cell service.
Englishmc would stay here again
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“Absolutely no cell service”
Reviewed 6/30/2021
There is absolutely no cell service for T-mobile or Verizon with a booster. Not sure why the other reviews say there is. We didn’t stay the night because of this (need to work) but this looks like a pretty legit spot otherwise. Just wanted everyone to know there is no cell service on these two providers. The town Baker has ok T-mobile ... more
There is absolutely no cell service for T-mobile or Verizon with a booster. Not sure why the other reviews say there is. We didn’t stay the night because of this (need to work) but this looks like a pretty legit spot otherwise. Just wanted everyone to know there is no cell service on these two providers. The town Baker has ok T-mobile service but absolutely no Verizon.
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“Comfy!”
Reviewed 6/28/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 3 |
RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
Wow! What a great stop for an overnight stay. This site honors BLM employee Ron Basso. Nice clean sites, beautiful skies, awesome metal book that covers from plant life to geology, and it has a great little pond with trout. Be a good steward of these lands, keep it clean to keep it free!
Lisa A would stay here again
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“Nice BLM Campground Near Great Basin National Park”
Reviewed 6/16/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 5 |
Spent one night at this BLM campground. Our site (5) was level enough for our 22-foot RV. I saw larger RVs and trailers parked at other sites and all looked level. There is an upper campground with a few more sites. A couple of campers chose to park in the general parking lot. I highly recommend staying at this campground particula... more
Spent one night at this BLM campground. Our site (5) was level enough for our 22-foot RV. I saw larger RVs and trailers parked at other sites and all looked level. There is an upper campground with a few more sites. A couple of campers chose to park in the general parking lot.
I highly recommend staying at this campground particularly if you are visiting Great Basin National Park - about 20-25 minutes away.
MJ would stay here again
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“Wow! Great location ”
Reviewed 6/6/2021
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
RV Length: | 39' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
39’ 5th wheel. No problem getting in and situated. Big sites. Several excellent trails right from the campground. Beautiful night sky. Close to Great Basin NP. No cell service.
Rob and Christy would stay here again
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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...
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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