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NEVADA CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY
SHELDON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
CATNIP RESERVOIR CAMPGROUND
LATITUDE: N 41°54.771
LONGITUDE: W 119°27.632
(GPS from entrance and information board)
Dispersed and Primitive Camping

Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge protects
over 900 square miles of wildlife habitat
in the northwestern corner of Nevada and
can be easily accessed from Hwy.140.

Catnip Reservoir
Catnip Reservoir

Catnip Reservoir Campground
Campground was crowded on this day...

Catnip Reservoir Campground was kind
of crowded. It is a nice area that you could
get comfortable and enjoy some fishing.

Catnip Reservoir
Sign at Catnip Reservoir

Catnip Reservoir Information Board
Information Board at Catnip Reservoir

Vaulted Toilet
Primitive Firerings
No Garbage Service
Camping Limit 14 Days
Drinking water at Virgin Valley CG
Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am

View from Catnip Reservoir
View from Catnip Reservoir

Catnip Reservoir
Catnip Reservoir

Information
Posted Information

Catnip Reservoir was constructed in 1910

Big Spring Butte and Big Spring Table
Big Spring Butte and Big Spring Table
(Viewed from Hwy.140 and Road 8A)

Gooch Table
Gooch Table
(Viewed from Hwy.140 and Road 8A)

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW
WHAT FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT

Campfires and charcoal barbecues permitted only
in times of low fire danger. Bring your own firewood.
Propane stoves allowed year-round.

PHOTO HERE
Wild Horses near Big Springs Reservoir.
We counted 60 - 70 horses in this herd.

Wild Burros
Wild Burros viewed from Hwy.140
This old fellow is kind of beat-up and ragged.
Notice the hoof marks on his head and neck...

We have seen several wild horses and burros
throughout Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge.

Hwy 140 towards Denio Junction
Hwy. 140 towards Denio Junction

Road 34A
Road 34A
(Looking west from Catnip Reservoir)

Road 34A
Road 34A
(Looking east from Catnip Reservoir)

DIRECTIONS:
From Winnemucca, NV
Take Hwy.95 north for 31 miles
At Denio Junction take Hwy.140
In 37 miles turn left on Road 8A
About 5 miles stay right on Road 34A
West Rock Spring about xx miles
Catnip Reservoir is about xx miles

From Lakeview, OR
Take Hwy.140 south

Sheldon National Antelope Refuge
Sheldon National Antelope Refuge
Sign at Road 34A west entrance

Sheldon National Antelope Refuge
Road 34A towards Cederville, CA
The roads are unmarked and it is easy
to go the wrong direction... make sure
you have enough fuel for your vehicle.
(We have a detailed map and still confused)

From Cederville, CA
Take Hwy.299 east...
Most roads are unmarked from this direction
Mountain grades and curves...

Sign on Road 8A
Sign on Road 8A
Road Not Regularly Maintained
Travel At Your Own Risk
Closed During Winter

ROAD CONDITIONS:
Dirt roads with some washboards.
See above photos...

There are very limited services, so fill-up
your gas tanks, because' it could be a long
distance before the next stop.

Cheapest gas in Winnemucca, NV
Gas at Denio Junction was over a
dollar extra per gallon..

Rest Area on Hwy.140
Rest Area on Hwy.140 west from Virgin Valley
LATITUDE: N 41°52.622
LONGITUDE: W 119°02.543
Vaulted Toilets, Picnic Tables, Garbage,
and Shade Ramadas.

MILEAGE CHART
From Hwy.140 at Big Spring Reservoir Junction

Lakeview, OR
Cederville, CA
Denio Junction, NV
Winnemucca, NV

95 miles
72
36
130

Hail storm on road towards Cederville
Hail storm on road towards Cederville
We parked for about a hour until it melted.
The roads were muddy and had to use caution.
June 19, 2009

Hail storm on road towards Cederville
Hail storm on road towards Cederville
Looking east back towards Sheldon NWR
Those are our tire tracks, not too much other
people crazy enough to be out here.
June 19, 2009

Always be prepared for bad weather and
temperatures at night can drop to freezing
year round.

No Garbage Service
Drinking water at Virgin Valley Campground
Camping Limit 14 Days
Camping permitted only at designated camping areas.
Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am

Pets must be leashed except hunting dogs...

Motorized vehicles and bicycles must remain on
established roads.

Small amounts of precipitation can make roads
very muddy. During spring and winter, most refuge
roads are impassable due to snow or wet conditions.
Avoid driving on muddy roads for your safety and
the protection of fragile resources.

Black Fire Opal
Black Fire Opal
Cost $17,000 (Seventeen Thousand Dollars)
Thanks to Scott from Opal Negra Mines
for allowing us to take photos and all the
great information and history.

ROCK HOUNDING:
Limited to rocks on the surface only.
Up to seven pounds may be collected
per day for personal use only.

PHOTO HERE
Petroglyphs at Rock Spring Table

PHOTO HERE
Petroglyphs at Rock Spring Table

ARTIFACTS:
Collecting, possessing or damaging arrowheads,
petroglyphs or any form of artifact is strictly
prohibited.

WEAPONS:
Weapons possessed for purposes other than
in-season hunting must be unloaded and dismantled
or cased. Discharged of firearms for target practice
is not allowed.

BOATS:
Boats may be used on Big Spring Reservoir,
Catnip Reservoir and Dufurrena Ponds. Only
canoes or boats with electric motors are allowed.

FISHING:
All fishing is regulated by Nevada State law and a
fishing license is required. Check current regulations
for seasons, limits and other guidelines.

HUNTING:
Hunting is permitted in accordance with state
and federal regulations.

EMERGENCIES:
Emergency services and roadside assistance are
not readily available on the refuge. Cellular phone
coverage is extremely limited. Refuge staff are
not able to provide or sell gas, phone access,
towing or auto repair service.

PHOTO HERE
Pronghorn Antelope

Bird at Big Spring Reservoir
Birds at Big Spring Reservoir

Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge is home to
large herds of pronghorn antelope, scattered
bands of bighorn sheep and a rich assortment
of other wildlife.

The landscape is vast, rugged and punctuated
with scenic treasures. Waterfalls, narrow gorges
and lush springs lay hidden among the rimrock
tablelands and rolling hills of sagebrush and
mountain mahogany.

This is the heart of the high desert. Elevations
on the refuge range from 4,100 to 7,200 feet,
while annual precipitation rarely amounts to
more than 12 inches. It is a harsh environment
where a wide variety of wildlife manages to thrive.

Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
PO Box 111
Lakeview, OR 97620
541-947-3315

Sheldon NWR is one of over 530 refuges in
the National Wildlife Refuge System. Managed
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Rattlesnake at Alabama Hills
Western Rattlesnake

RATTLESNAKE FACTS
Western Rattlesnakes are the only venomous
reptile of which visitors should be aware.

Shower House at Virgin Valley Campground
Shower House at Virgin Valley Campground

Big Spring Reservoir
Campsite at Big Spring Reservoir

West Rock Spring Camp
West Rock Spring Camp

CAMPGROUNDS:
(Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge)
Badger
Bateman Spring
Big Spring Reservoir
Catnip Reservoir
Devaney
East Rock Spring
Fish Spring
Gooch Spring
Little Catnip Spring
North Hell Creek
Virgin Valley
West Rock Spring
Wheeler Spring

Last Chance Ranch
Last Chance Ranch
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
LATITUDE: N 41°51.374
LONGITUDE: W 119°35.994

Last Chance Ranch
Last Chance Ranch
Road 34A
Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge

HISTORICAL SITES:
(Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge)
Andy's Place
IXL Ranch
Kinney Camp
Last Chance Ranch
Little Sheldon
Virgin Valley Ranch

Sheldon National Antelope Refuge
Sheldon National Antelope Refuge

Highway 140 Structures
Old Structures on Hwy.140
LATITUDE: N 41°55.431
LONGITUDE: W 118°42.661
About 10 miles west from Denio, NV

Black Rock Desert Wild Horses
Wild Horses - Black Rock Desert

Black Rock Desert Three Mile Playa
Black Rock Desert / Three Mile Playa

Veterans Memorial in Winnemucca
Veterans Memorial in Winnemucca, NV

Veterans Memorial in Winnemucca
Veterans Memorial in Winnemucca, NV

Veterans Memorial in Winnemucca
Veterans Memorial in Winnemucca, NV

Road towards Onion Valley
Road towards Onion Valley

Cottonwood Meadow Lake
Cottonwood Meadow Lake

Overton Reservoir
Overton Reservoir

Also see: BLACK ROCK DESERT
Also see:
CHIMNEY DAM RESERVOIR
Also see:
COTTONWOOD MEADOW LAKE
Also see:
DOG LAKE CAMPGROUND
Also see:
DREWS CREEK CAMPGROUND
Also see:
LAKE OWYHEE
Also see:
MANN LAKE
Also see:
MODOC NF / CAVE LAKE
Also see:
MODOC NF / LASSEN CREEK
Also see:
MODOC NF / PLUM VALLEY
Also see:
ONION VALLEY RESERVOIR
Also see:
OVERTON RESERVOIR
Also see:
STEENS MOUNTAIN
Also see:
SUCCOR CREEK
Also see:
WINDY GAP

Summit Parking Area
Steens Mountain from the Summit Parking Area

Alvord Desert
Alvord Desert near Mann Lake

Thunder Mountain Park
Thunder Mountain Park
LATITUDE: N 40°39.573
LONGITUDE: W 118°07.934
I-80 / Exit 145 at Inlay, NV
(About 32 miles west from Winnemucca)

Welcome to Lakeview
Welcome to Lakeview

Wireless Internet in Lakeview.
Downtown at the Chamber of Commerce

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