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Toquima Cave Campground

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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.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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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

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