Summary
There are no reservations or permits required. Amenities include vault toilets, but no potable water, picnic tables, or fire rings—campers must follow Leave No Trace and fire safety guidelines. The area is desert-like and open, popular with RVers and overlanders due to easy access and wide spaces. It’s a quiet, starkly beautiful spot near Pyramid Lake and the Black Rock Desert, with nearby off-roading and hiking opportunities. Best visited in spring or fall for milder temperatures; summer can be extremely hot.
Nearby Campgrounds
Frenchman Dump Station
Cottonwood Springs Campground
Frenchman
Frenchman Campground
Frenchman lake campground
Big Cove
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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INDEPENDENCE CREEK
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NOHRSC INDEPENDENCE CREEK
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NOHRSC RENO 1.4 NNE
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Frenchman Reservoir To Nf Boundary