Bob Scott Campground
Accessible from U.S. Route 50. In an open setting with pinyon-juniper forest at Bob Scott Summit. Hunting for deer and elk in season. Fishing at Birch Creek, 8 miles from campground. In the meantime, potable water is not available for public consumption at the campground. The District has kept the flush restrooms open and serviceable.
More like this: first-come in Nevada · tent only in Nevada
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Per Day: $10 Single / $25 Group. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Mid-May to Late October |
| Forest | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Fees | Per Day: $10 Single / $25 Group. |
| Rules | Dogs must be on a leash at campground. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.4551° N, 117.0011° W · Directions ↗ |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miBob Scott Slide Alternate1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miBob Scott Slide ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miCathill Canyon3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
- 2.5 miAustin Summit1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
- 2.7 miPony Express Loop ↗6.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miCahill Canyon Run ↗9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.
- inHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 6,704,352 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Guidebooks for Nevada
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- Best Backpacking Trips in California and NevadaMike White and Douglas Lorain, 2015Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bob Scott Campground?
No. Bob Scott Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Bob Scott Campground?
Per Day: $10 Single / $25 Group.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Bob Scott Campground?
Bob Scott Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Bob Scott Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Creek Campground (10.4 mi, first-come), Kingston Campground (17.8 mi, first-come), and Toquima Cave Campground (21.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby