Carson/Virginia city camping? (1 Viewer)

[surfpig]

Hi kids...

We're looking to do some camping/exploring in the Reno/Carson/Virginia city area sometime in mid March. Even further east if there is good scenery, etc. We want to camp a couple of nights too...

Our interests are ghost towns, archaeological sites, rock hounding, hot springs, and wheeling. We'll be solo though, so we probably shouldn't get too technical. Thought that hasn't stopped us much.



Our default right now is Barney Riley and the hot springs there, with some exploring.

Ideas?

nial

 

[chicago]

Nial,
I. The Virgina city highlands area, there's a little place called cottonwood canyon.
Though the spot CAN get occupied by wheelers.
There's an artesian well about 200 yards from the camp spot.
Another place further east is a lil old mining town called union ville.
There's old mines all around there and hot springs across the road.
The care taker there was super nice!! Haven't been there in several years, but that sounds right up your alley.
I will warn... They have quite a number of peacocks and they LOVE to walk around and do their "calls" at like 5 in the morning!!
Super fun when you're hung over!!

Hope that helps!!

Keith