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Steven's Camp Recreation Area

Its 4 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Steven's Camp Recreation Area is a BLM campground near Washoe, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Washoe, Nevada

The cliffs of High Rock Canyon on the emigrant trail road, the canyon whose north end Steven's Camp sits besideThe Black Rock Desert playa, in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, which the campground sits inside
The cliffs of High Rock Canyon on the emigrant trail road, the canyon whose north end Steven's Camp sits besideThe Black Rock Desert playa, in the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, which the campground sits inside1 / 2

The cliffs of High Rock Canyon on the emigrant trail road, the canyon whose north end Steven's Camp sits beside. Photo: DutyFree, CC BY 3.0

Managed by
BLM
Hookups
None

Steven's Camp Recreation Area sits inside Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. Its camping rule, field office, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.9 miles outside the boundary of High Rock Canyon Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

High Rock Canyon Wilderness: On the north side of High Rock Canyon Wilderness; the Upper High Rock Canyon Trail starts beside the cabin. (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
4
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, and fire rings.

Source: blackrockdesert.org, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
14 days

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

Access and cell service

41.4903, -119.4915 in Washoe. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Steven's Camp Recreation Area?
No. Steven's Camp 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 Steven's Camp Recreation Area?
Camping at Steven's Camp Recreation Area is free.
How many campsites does Steven's Camp Recreation Area have?
Steven's Camp Recreation Area has 4 campsites.
Does Steven's Camp Recreation Area have RV hookups?
No. Steven's Camp Recreation Area has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Steven's Camp Recreation Area?
Yes, Steven's Camp Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
How long can you stay at Steven's Camp Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Steven's Camp Recreation Area is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Steven's Camp Recreation Area?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Steven's Camp Recreation Area. 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.
Who manages Steven's Camp Recreation Area?
Steven's Camp Recreation Area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Steven's Camp Recreation Area

fishypedia.com · 17 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Boulder Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 17 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Boulder Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Steven's Camp Recreation Area, in a straight line: Soldier Meadows Hot Springs (hot spring, 18 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

More campgrounds: camping near Washoe and campgrounds in Washoe.

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