Toquima Cave Campground
Toquima Cave Campground is a small site nestled in the trees of the Toquima Range near Toquima Cave. The big attraction here is, of course, the caves. The half-mile Cave trail begins in the campground, with a series of stone steps leading to the rock shelter site. The red, yellow, black and white images (pictographs) here were painted by ancient Shoshones. Projectile points found at this cave date to about 600-1300 CE.
On nearby BLM land is Spencers Hot Springs where the water is 192 degrees, and there is a developed tub and a below-ground pool. Very popular amongst locals, travelers, and hunters.
General Information
Mid May - late October, as weather and conditions allow.
Open 24 hours/day
- Dogs must be on a leash at campground.
No Fees are required for this site.
Address: 100 Midas Canyon Road, Austin, NV 89310
Phone: 775-964-2671
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.1877
Longitude: -116.7905
Elevation
7,900 feet
Directions
To access the campground from Austin:
1. Follow US 50 east of the State Road 376 junction.
2. Turn right and continue south for about 0.1 mile, look for a Nevada State shaped sign.
3. Turn onto this road and continue east for approximately 12 miles to the campground.
To access the campground from Tonopah:
1. Follow US 6 east from Tonopah to the State Road 376 junction.
2. Turn left and continue north for approximately 100 miles to the Nevada State shaped sign, about 0.1 mile south of the US 50 and State Road 376 junction.
3. Turn right onto this road and continue approximately 12 miles to the campground.
To access the campground from Ely:
1. Follow US 50 west to the State Road 376 junction, and turn left.
2. Continue south for approximately 0.1 mile to the Nevada State shaped sign.
3. Turn left onto this road and continue for approximately 12 miles to the campground
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
