Toquima Cave Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates mid-May through late October as weather and conditions allow. First-come, first-served only with no reservations. No potable water is available on-site.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 8:56AM PDT until July 21 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Monsoonal moisture will stream northward into most of Northern and Central Nevada Tuesday, with historically high atmospheric moisture content. The strongest showers and thunderstorms Tuesday will produce intense rainfall rates, resulting in the potential of flash flooding. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Most of Northern and Central Nevada. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT Tuesday morning until 9 PM PDT Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The strongest showers and thunderstorms Tuesday will produce rainfall rates of around one inch per hour, resulting in the potential of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Toquima Cave Campground sits at 7,900 feet in the remote Toquima Range of central Nevada, managed by the Austin-Tonopah Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This free, primitive campground offers vault toilets and picnic tables but no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground's primary draw is Toquima Cave, accessible via a half-mile trail that begins in the campground. Stone steps lead up to a rock shelter site containing remarkable pictographs painted by ancient Shoshones in red, yellow, black, and white pigments. Archaeological finds including projectile points date this site to approximately 600-1300 CE. Nearby on BLM land is Spencers Hot Springs, featuring 192-degree water with a developed tub and below-ground soaking pool. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through late October depending on weather and road conditions.
Directions
From Austin: Follow US 50 east to the State Road 376 junction. Turn right and continue south for about 0.1 mile to the Nevada State shaped sign. Turn onto this road and continue east approximately 12 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (775) 964-2671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Toquima Cave Campground |
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