Address
Pioche, NV, 89043
Coordinates:
37.910656, -114.273152
Elevation:
5,600 ft (1,707 m)
Open all year
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(within 10 miles)
RedRockDoc
1 reviews · 1 review votes
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We were hoping to stay at either Cathedral Gorge or Kershaw Ryan State Parks in eastern Nevada, but when we called the rangers, we learned that both parks were full. Many of these campgrounds are first come, first served.The ranger at Kershaw Ryan recommended we try Echo Canyon. We got a late start out of St. George, UT on Friday evening, and the drive was about two hours. By the time we arrived it was dark. We drive right past the entrance to the RV campground and also past the north campground... Read More
We were hoping to stay at either Cathedral Gorge or Kershaw Ryan State Parks in eastern Nevada, but when we called the rangers, we learned that both parks were full. Many of these campgrounds are first come, first served.The ranger at Kershaw Ryan recommended we try Echo Canyon. We got a late start out of St. George, UT on Friday evening, and the drive was about two hours. By the time we arrived it was dark. We drive right past the entrance to the RV campground and also past the north campground entrance which is not well marked from the road. We realized our error a few miles past the campground and turned around.
We spent the first night in the north campground. It is lovely with private, clean, and level sites, but it is dry camping. If you don't need the hook-ups, the 33 sites are very nice with fire pits, grills, and a picnic table on concrete with a ramada. In the morning we decided to move the RV campground with hookups - we needed the electric.
There are 20 full hook up sites in the RV camp which is across the street and just south of the north campground. These sites are also very nice. They are less private and many are not level, so if a rig has auto-levels, it is fine. If not, you'd need to drive around and find a site that is relatively level. We found site 13 to be perfect. It is at the end of the campground overlooking the valley. The star gazing at night is just amazing. Also, a plus is the free firewood at the campground entrance.
The weather in October is cold at night in the 30's and perfect during the day in the 70's. The main problem with the sites in the RV campground is that most of the hookups are on the wrong side. Most people want the coach door and awning facing the camp site and ramada. To do this, we needed to pull the RV in backwards and run the hookups under the rig. We had a long enough electrical cord and water hose to do this, but our black water hose was not long enough, so lesson learned on that! Get a longer hose!
The ranger stopped by mid-morning, picked up our payment, and chatted with us awhile. He was very friendly, told us about upcoming events, and explained a bit about the area. We learned that the campground was completely redone about three years ago. It is well maintained, and we highly recommend this park. The lower rating was strictly for the non-level sites and the awkward placement of the hookups.
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RedRockDoc
1 reviews · 1 review votes
Member
We were hoping to stay at either Cathedral Gorge or Kershaw Ryan State Parks in eastern Nevada, but when we called the rangers, we learned that both parks were full. Many of these campgrounds are first come, first served.The ranger at Kershaw Ryan recommended we try Echo Canyon. We got a late start out of St. George, UT on Friday evening, and the drive was about two hours. By the time we arrived it was dark. We drive right past the entrance to the RV campground and also past the north campground... Read More
We were hoping to stay at either Cathedral Gorge or Kershaw Ryan State Parks in eastern Nevada, but when we called the rangers, we learned that both parks were full. Many of these campgrounds are first come, first served.The ranger at Kershaw Ryan recommended we try Echo Canyon. We got a late start out of St. George, UT on Friday evening, and the drive was about two hours. By the time we arrived it was dark. We drive right past the entrance to the RV campground and also past the north campground entrance which is not well marked from the road. We realized our error a few miles past the campground and turned around.
We spent the first night in the north campground. It is lovely with private, clean, and level sites, but it is dry camping. If you don't need the hook-ups, the 33 sites are very nice with fire pits, grills, and a picnic table on concrete with a ramada. In the morning we decided to move the RV campground with hookups - we needed the electric.
There are 20 full hook up sites in the RV camp which is across the street and just south of the north campground. These sites are also very nice. They are less private and many are not level, so if a rig has auto-levels, it is fine. If not, you'd need to drive around and find a site that is relatively level. We found site 13 to be perfect. It is at the end of the campground overlooking the valley. The star gazing at night is just amazing. Also, a plus is the free firewood at the campground entrance.
The weather in October is cold at night in the 30's and perfect during the day in the 70's. The main problem with the sites in the RV campground is that most of the hookups are on the wrong side. Most people want the coach door and awning facing the camp site and ramada. To do this, we needed to pull the RV in backwards and run the hookups under the rig. We had a long enough electrical cord and water hose to do this, but our black water hose was not long enough, so lesson learned on that! Get a longer hose!
The ranger stopped by mid-morning, picked up our payment, and chatted with us awhile. He was very friendly, told us about upcoming events, and explained a bit about the area. We learned that the campground was completely redone about three years ago. It is well maintained, and we highly recommend this park. The lower rating was strictly for the non-level sites and the awkward placement of the hookups.
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Pioche, NV 89043
Coordinates: 37.910656, -114.273152
Elevation: 5600
Directions
From Jct of US-93 & SR-322, E 4 mi on SR-322 to SH-86, S 8 mi (L)