Heading north or south on US 95 through Nevada and need a spot to camp for the night, two nights, a week? Then head to Sportsman's Beach on Walker Lake. Approximately 38,000 acres in size, Walker Lake, just north of Hawthrone Nevada, is the most prominent natural feature in the region and the primary point for recreation in the area. Sportsman's Beach provides thirty one individual camp sites plus two primitive camping areas. Facilities in the developed campground include vault toilets, covered picnic tables, grills, pull through and back-in camp sites, paved access and a public boat ramp area. 

The primitive camping areas are pretty much camp where you please, first come first served. With the lake receding, there are numerous opportunities to camp right on the beach.                                                  

                                                                              Arrows Show RVs in the Primitive Camp

While it is not quite what I would consider true boondocking, other than the fee, it is awfully close. At $4 per night and just off our route, I would be hard pressed to drive elsewhere to boondock and not spend $4 in fuel getting there. For those honored Golden Age pass holders the fee is only $2 / night to primitive camp. But wait, it gets better if you stay for a week it’s only $11 for Golden Age pass holders.  $11 / week for a lake front camp spot, how can you go wrong? Shoreline camping for next to nothing, now that is an adventure in RVing for me!

Developed Camp Site:
$6/night/vehicle
$36/week/vehicle
$2/night/vehicle
Primitive Camp Area:
$4/night/vehicle
$22/week/vehicle
Golden Age & Golden Access Passports are honored.  50% off posted rates.

Please note: There is no potable water available at Sportsman's Beach.