Sacramento Pass Recreation Area

Its 10 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Sacramento Pass Recreation Area is a BLM campground near Ely, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Ely, Nevada

The fishing pond beside the lower loop campground at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area

Vault toilet and road at the upper equestrian campground

The shaded picnic area at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area

Granite outcrops along the recreation area's trail network

View east from a trail at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area

Wheeler Peak seen from U.S. Routes 6 and 50 near Sacramento Pass, about half a mile from the recreation area

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The fishing pond beside the lower loop campground at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area. Photo: BLM Nevada, Public domain

Managed by: BLM
Hookups: None
Access road: Gravel
Cell service: Spotty
Shade: Shaded

Great Basin National Park trail: A 6-mile equestrian trail from the upper campground runs into the Weaver Creek basin and on into Great Basin National Park, about 20 miles away. (blm.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: BLM
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 10
Group sites: 1
Accessible sites: 2
Hookups: None

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: thedyrt.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Access road: Gravel
Cell service, reported: Spotty
Shade: Shaded

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon: 4G LTE

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area?

No. Sacramento Pass Recreation Area is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area?

Camping at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area is free.

How many campsites does Sacramento Pass Recreation Area have?

Sacramento Pass Recreation Area has 10 campsites, including 1 group site. 2 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area?

Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area.

Does Sacramento Pass Recreation Area have RV hookups?

No. Sacramento Pass Recreation Area has no hookups.

Is there drinking water at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area?

No. Sacramento Pass Recreation Area has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

How long can you stay at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area?

The stay limit at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area. It shows none at Sacramento Pass Recreation Area from AT&T or T-Mobile, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. Visitor reports on record describe it as spotty. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.

Who manages Sacramento Pass Recreation Area?

Sacramento Pass Recreation Area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Sacramento Pass Recreation Area

fishypedia.com · 0 miles

Sacramento Pass Recreation Area sits on Sacramento Pass Pond, 0 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Sacramento Pass Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Sacramento Pass Recreation Area, in a straight line: Cave Lake (swimming hole, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.