Austin, Nevada, lures RV travelers with its silver-mining ghosts and stark beauty along U.S. Highway 50, the Loneliest Road in America. Sixteen parks in our directory dot the Reese River Valley, offering cheap campsites amid petroglyphs and ancient fossils. Park here to hike Stokes Castle's ruins and chase Nevada's wild history from a rugged base.
Austin boomed in the 1860s silver rush. Miners built Stokes Castle, a lonely three-story tower overlooking the Toiyabe Range. The town holds Nevada's oldest continuously operating bar at the International Hotel. Hikers trace Pony Express trails. Fall brings the Austin Stampede Rodeo, dust and cheers echoing through Reese River Valley streets.
RV parks anchor your adventures. Austin RV Park suits families with showers, 30-amp hookups, dump station, and pet-friendly sites from $28/night. Kingston Campground welcomes pets for simple stays. Hickison Petroglyphs Recreation Area draws history buffs with $5/night spots near ancient carvings. Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park offers dump station access and $10-$41/night sites by massive fossils. Bob Scott Campground fits groups with pet areas, drinking water, and $8-$10/night pricing.
Austin thrives on its 1860s silver-mining legacy. Stokes Castle towers over the valley as a miner's folly. The International Hotel pours drinks from Nevada's oldest bar. Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park nearby displays giant prehistoric fossils. Rodeo fans hit the annual Austin Stampede in fall.
Find them at Austin RV Park, Kingston Campground, Hickison Petroglyphs Recreation Area, Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, and Bob Scott Campground. Austin RV Park sits right in town with showers, 30-amp, dump station, and pets from $28/night. Others hug U.S. 50, cheap and primitive amid historic sites.
Yes, four of 16 parks allow pets. Austin RV Park welcomes them with full amenities from $28/night. Kingston Campground and Bob Scott Campground offer pet areas plus water or group sites. Hickison Petroglyphs keeps it basic at $5/night near trails.
