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The Big Horn Campground at the Elbow — Walker River State Recreation Area has campsites that include a table and fire ring. Sites cannot be reserved and there are no hook-ups. Restroom facilities are available. A camping limit of 14 days in a 30-day period is enforced. Requires you to drive on a dirt road.
From Wellington on Hwy 208, travel south on the Wellington Cutoff to Hwy 338. Continue south on Hwy 338 for about 23.5 miles, turning east on Sweetwater Road. You will see a green sign that says “Hawthorne 38 miles” and below it a brown road sign that directs you to “The Elbow” at the Walker River State Recreation Area. This is a County maintained dirt road. From here, continue east about 7 miles to reach the Bighorn Campground at the Elbow.
From Yerington, travel south on Hwy 208. Go through Smith Valley and continue onto Hwy 338. Continue south on Hwy 338 for about 23.5 miles, turning east on Sweetwater Road. You will see a green sign that says “Hawthorne 38 miles” and below it a brown road sign that directs you to “The Elbow” at the Walker River State Recreation Area. This is a County maintained dirt road. From here continue east about 7 miles to reach the Bighorn Campground at the Elbow.
From Hawthorne, head north on Hwy 95. Turn left on Hwy 95 Alt towards Yerington, NV. When you reach Yerington, travel south on Hwy 208. Go through Smith Valley and continue onto Hwy 338. Continue south on Hwy 338 for about 23.5 miles, turning east on Sweetwater Road. You will see a green sign that says “Hawthorne 38 miles” and below it a brown road sign that directs you to “The Elbow” at the Walker River State Recreation Area. This is a County maintained dirt road. From here continue east about 7 miles to reach the Bighorn Campground at the Elbow.
Fun little getaway from Arizona long ride to get there but very nice has little grass areas to camp with picnic tables and little fire pit or maybe bbqs
Primitive sites, so make sure that you can accommodate that part. Beyond that, this place is so remote and untouched and amazing, it is well worth the time it takes to drive in. Please be very considerate of the full-time residents of antelope, mountain sheep, big-horn sheep, and deer that are all over this place, and don't run your music up at night nor fire off any type of fireworks or guns. The proximity that you'll have to wildlife rarely seen up this close in their natural environment will last for more generations if we can respect how untouched this place has remained for so long. Enjoy!
Nice private campsite. Plenty of room in most of them. I think one is kinda small but good for couples. Most are right on the river, spot 11 and 12 are solid rocks and not suitable for tent camping. The rest are dirt/grass and 3 spots where big enough for 2 large toy haulers to fit. Tone of trails all around the camp site and great fishing.
As a local guide. I stand by what I say and stay away from all the bugs and caterpillars. Unless you're like "Courtney" and are into bugs crawling on your tent, hot sun with no shade and a river with no fish in it I recommend staying away. But what do I know I'm just a local guide.
If your looking for a place AWAY from it all this is for you. The trout fishing is great and it has a few restrooms. The camping is very primitive and the views are amazing.