Bureau of Land ManagementFree
Nevada BLM Black Rock Desert
Gerlach, Nevada, Nevada3,973 ft🗓 Sep–May
About this site
Open playa dispersed camping on the Black Rock Desert — same venue as Burning Man but year-round BLM land. Dark sky perfection.
Peak season temperatures
88°F
Avg high
63°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Dipodomys ordiiLong-nosed Leopard LizardGopher SnakeDonkey
Activities
StargazingPhotographyLand SailingKite Flying
Amenities
Open PlayaFire Ring
Site types
TentRVCar Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- Bureau of Land Management
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Sep–May
- Elevation
- 3,973 ft
- Peak temps
- 63°–88°F
- Rating
- 4.7 (73)
- Coordinates
- 40.8012, -119.0234
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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