This BLM-managed campground provides free camping with sites that include shade structures and picnic tables. Accessible by standard vehicles, the area accommodates RVs up to 50 feet and offers basic amenities including toilets and trash service. Campers report encountering wild horses in the surrounding landscape and note the minimal light pollution creates excellent stargazing conditions.
The location serves as a base for exploring nearby BLM terrain, particularly for visitors with four-wheel-drive vehicles or side-by-sides. Chief Mountain South Campground sits several miles southeast for those preferring an alternative setting.
Description
This recreation site provides amenities for camping and picnicking, such as restrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and shade structures. It also is a trailhead for the Silver State OHV Trail.
Fee Info
No Fee
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundChief Mountain West is located in Nevada
Directions
Travel west from Caliente, Nevada on US Highway 93 for 16 miles until reaching North Poleline Road. Take North Poleline Road northeast approximately 3 miles. At the Silver State Trailhead sign turn east and travel .5 miles to the trailhead.
Coordinates
37.66464487 N
114.754623 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Chief Mountain West needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 5 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 2 hrs 10 min from St. George, UT
- 4 hrs 18 min from Lake Havasu City, AZ
- 5 hrs 32 min from Flagstaff, AZ
