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Bureau of Land Management camping area

Moon Rocks OHV Area

Bureau of Land Management camping area, Washoe County, Nevada. 19 miles from Sparks.

Managed by
Bureau of Land Management
Reservations
Not reservable Usually first come, first served. Confirm with the office
Stay limit
14-days
County
Washoe County

Overview

The Moon Rocks OHV Area is on the west side of Winnemucca Ranch Road. The recreation area features open OHV riding and multiple camping and staging areas. Due to its high-usage, open access is only possible because the area is maintained, respected, and well-kept by local OHV enthusiasts.

Camping : Dispersed camping is allowed unless marked as prohibited (due to flash flood areas). There are no designated campsites, but visitors can park RVs and trailers overnight in popular staging areas along Bedell Road and Antelope Road. Vault toilets are available nearby.

Vehicle Access: A high-clearance vehicle is not required. However, all roads are unpaved, may be muddy, and may contain sharp debris.

Activities: Popular activities include off-roading (OHV) and hiking along rugged desert trails and along the “Moon Rocks”.

Point of Interest

Moon Rocks OHV Area is a popular open off-roading recreation site near Reno and Sparks, Nevada. The area is locally referred to as "Moon Rocks" because there is a unique group of large granite formations that have weathered into a rounded, stacked landscape – perfect for rock crawling and competitions. The Moon Rocks OHV Area is part of the Bureau of Land Management’s wider North Reno Recreation Area.

North Reno Recreation Area

The North Reno Recreation area includes the Dogskin Mountains, portions of an area known as Hungry Valley, and the popular Moon Rocks play area. The area includes approximately 19,050 acres of public lands and is managed for motorized recreation by the Bureau of Land Management, Carson District Office. This area is popular with all types of motorized recreation with amenities including rock crawling, motocross tracks, single track, and UTV play areas, making it a high visitation area for the greater Reno area.

The area is heavily grazed by livestock and is a mixture of public and private land and includes several ranch and utility roads that provide good access to remote areas. Trails in surrounding area are primarily dirt and often cross fence lines. Please respect all signage and fences.

Know Before You Go

Watch for OHV riders of all ages and abilities.

There is no drinking water.

The largest concern for the area is litter and debris. Please help pick up litter.

Shooting is prohibited in almost all areas.

Responsible campfire use is permitted.

Do not leave nails and sharp debris.

OHV registration, spark arresters/mufflers, and working front/rear lights are required.

The sound limit is 96 dB.

Open containers are prohibited in OHVs or vehicles.

Fireworks are prohibited.

Fire restrictions are sometimes in effect, contact the local BLM office for more information.

The wider area is a mix of public and private lands.

Nearby Attractions

The North Reno Recreation Area is located near the city of Reno, Nevada.

About a 20-minute drive away, Washoe County oversees the Washoe County Regional Shooting Facility. The 600-acre shooting facility offers an extensive number of ranges and amenities for a fee.

About a 30-minute drive away, visitors can enjoy fishing and recreation at the unique Pyramid Lake, which is managed by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. The “Pyramid Lake Museum and Visitor Center” in Nixon, NV offers a multi-purpose museum on the edge of the lake. The museum and visitor center showcases tribal history and natural history, and provides recreation pass sales.

The description, directions and fees are the Bureau of Land Management’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • camping
  • day use area
  • hiking
  • off highway vehicle

The land around Moon Rocks OHV Area

The ringed pin is this camping area; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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