Herzog Homestead

A little noisey next to I-80, but great views of the mountains. The perfect way to wake up on a road trip.

Ev M.

21 reviews

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· November 2024

Tent ·

Site 1 - Herzog Homestead

Very convenient and simple. Literally next to the freeway and very open. I felt a little exposed, but was traveling solo with my rooftop tent, so that probably added to it. Lynn was very helpful, quickly responded to my stupid questions. Perfect for a quick overnight. Road traffic was loud all night, but the stars were incredible.

Ambur R.

3 reviews

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· October 2024

6 m campervan ·

We camped in our van. This was close to the freeway which was very convenient. No frills, but adequate for our needs, as we made our way to Arches National Park.

Mia T.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Quick easy stay

5 m car ·

This was a nice quick place to camp for the night. As a solo female traveler, I was paranoid about being out there alone in the pitch dark. However they did have one very bright light by the house on, which made me feel better. I also arrived when it was dark so it was super hard to navigate. Make sure to follow her written instructions on how to get there before you continue down the dirt road! FYI, The toilet is more like a handmade porter potty…

Stephanie G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

3 m campervan ·

It was a lovely place to camp with a great toilet. The sage brush all around smelled great. Lynn was very helpful and friendly

Desiree B.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent ·

Lynn is so sweet and helpful! Very kind. Loved meeting the goats and lamas. The sunrises and sunsets are beautiful.

Anna W.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

5 m car ·

The site was affordable and located close to I-80. Also, the views are spectacular. I wish there was more privacy though, you are in full view of the interstate.

Jeremy W.

10 reviews

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· July 2024

Tent ·

We are traveling through and needed a place to crash for the night and Lynn's place was perfect. It was just off the highway, which made it easy to get on and off. The view of the mountains was amazing, especially as the sun was setting. There is noise from the highway and the train, but if you are not picky about that, which we weren't, this place is ideal for a one night stop/rest.

Maly Nam Fwmpov H.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· July 2024

Tent · With pets ·

It was very convenient for our cross country road trip, but two of the five camp sites are not labeled and if you have a tent the only place to set it up is on the road. I suggest replacing the missing signs and making some sand pads for tents.

Anna O.

2 reviews

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· July 2024

4 m pop-up camper · With pets ·

Site 2 - Herzog Homestead

Chill enough spot right off the highway. Super convenient for passing through. Noise from the highway is a thing but with earplugs in I slept like a baby.

Chrid C.

2 reviews

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· May 2024

Tent · With pets ·

I had a great stay! The directions on Hipcamp are super easy to follow and there is a sign for Herzog Hipcamp, which was comforting as I knew I was in the right place. The mountain view was beautiful and I was able to watch a lovely sunrise. Also easy access to I-80 if you’re traveling! Would recommend!

Jamie S.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· October 2023

Meh

Tent ·

The host needs to up his game! 1. Make sure the campsite are numbered 2. Make sure there is actually a porta potty if one is promised 3. Clear a space for tents, make sure there's no fire ant nests in the site We ended up camping on the dead-end dirt road that goes by the sites - wherever they were was unclear. This location is honestly more well suited to an RV than to tent campers. The freeway noise is atrocious and then every couple hours there's a train blowing it's horn so sleep was slim. Nothing the host can do about that of course.

Robert H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

11 m Class C · With pets ·

Site 4 - Herzog Homestead

Unfortunately we weren’t able to spend the night at Herzog Homestead due to our plans changing but the communication with the host was excellent! Very quick responses and she answered all of our questions in a timely manner!

Melanie K.

4 reviews

Mixed feelings

· August 2023

Great place to stop over

5 m travel trailer ·

The price was right - no frills - just as advertised. Amazing starry night!

Keith K.

2 reviews

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· July 2023

Tent · With kids ·

The host (Lynn), was super helpful and the view of the mountains at sunset was worth every penny.

Matt D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2023

Nice spot to land and pitch a tent.

Tent ·

We drove from Eugene, Oregon to this spot. We wanted to get a good first day of driving in on our way to Iowa and Minnesota. Herzog Ranch was a nice spot to land after 600 miles of driving. Popped our tent with the Ruby Mountains as our back drop. Stars were wonderful. Clean porto potty on site with a trash can. The only thing I would say is better/clearer signage for camping spots. We only saw signs for site 1 and 2. Overall, a spot for the price. We grabbed breakfast in Wells, NV which was about 30 miles east.

Ben M.

3 reviews

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· May 2023

5 m pop-up camper ·

I have stayed here twice. It's flat, inexpensive, and a days drive from the house on my way across Nevada.

Mark G.

6 reviews

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· September 2022

Practical camping close to i80

Tent ·

This site was the perfect stop on my roadtrip from CA to CO. Close to the highway and was easy to get to, had a clean bathroom, had ample reception and was close to the Ruby Mountains. If road noise bothers you keep that in mind, but it was minimal.

Daniel G.

6 reviews

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· September 2022

Huge sky!

This spot worked out almost perfectly for me. The only glitch was I got fooled by the cloudless night sky full of a zillion stars so I couldn’t bear to put my rain fly on. Sure enough, at 6 am I was awakened by rain drops spattering through the screen roof of my tent. Aside from that this was a perfect spot to pull off the and spend the night. It’s true the interstate noise is a factor but I sorta liked it because I was on a road trip and the road was my companion. And earplugs did the trick for sleeping. Definitely a no fuss stop with beautiful vistas of the distant mountains and the way the light plays on them. And the porta potty was spiffy clean!

Lisa D.

9 reviews

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· July 2022

A beautiful and convenient location

Tent ·

A beautiful and convenient location. The porta potty was pristine and loved the goats and llama!

Hannah R.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

Tent ·

Lynn was very pleasant, property is easy to find not to far from freeway, neighbors far away but not to far to worry about being alone in the middle of nowhere. Easy in and out, thank you

Joseph T.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

Tent ·

This was a good, safe place to car camp during my road trip. The property is close to I-80 which I found very convenient. There was some highway noise but it didn't bother me. I slept in my vehicle but there was a marked, cleared area for a tent. I appreciated having a spot on Lynn's property after a long day of driving.

Tricia K.

5 reviews

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· July 2022

Safe nights rest close to highway.

Tent ·

Perfect location for a last minute night cap. We could not get a spot at the campsite we had originally planned on. This was a safe location for us to pitch our tent. The port a potty was an added bonus. Appreciate the quick acceptance of our request to stay. Great location for an RV or trailer cute animals spotted in our way out.

Deanna D.

5 reviews

Mixed feelings

· July 2022

Tent ·

Very convenient spot. Not a ton of amenities/ features but it served or purpose on the way from California to Yellowstone.

Brian A.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2022

3 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Easy on/off the highway and like other campers have noted before, there is some noise from the highway/train but it isn’t bad. The layout is also convenient if you’re towing a travel trailer like we were, you can easily pull through to get back onto the road. The portapotty had been serviced just a couple days before we arrived and I’m fairly certain we were the first to use it since. There was a labeled spigot for water and Sites 1 and 2 had signs (they are closest to the portapotty at the northern end of the road). We were looking for a convenient, pet friendly place with a toilet to stay the night while passing through Elko and the Herzog Homestead provided just that. Would definitely stay here again.

Kelley T.

3 reviews

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· June 2022

Tent · With pets ·

I didn’t end up staying here because my travel plans changed, but great communication, 10/10! Next time :)

Sarah G.

3 reviews

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· June 2022

3 m campervan ·

Easy to find, Lynn was helpful, great first night of our trip!

Lydia S.

3 reviews

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· May 2022

Remote Nevada

6 m pop-up camper ·

This inexpensive campsite was convenient and level with a nice view of the Ruby Mountains.

Mark G.

6 reviews

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· May 2022

3 m campervan ·

Lynn, the host is super friendly and welcoming. The parking spot is simple. The Port-A-Potty is super clean. And the farm animals are an extra bonus!

Rachel N.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2022

5 m pop-up camper · With pets ·