About Moon Rocks OHV Area
Overview:The Moon Rocks OHV Area is on the west side of Winnemucca Ranch Road. The recreation area features open OHV riding and multiple camping and staging areas. Due to its high-usage, open access is only possible because the area is maintained, respected, and well-kept by local OHV enthusiasts.Camping: Dispersed camping is allowed unless marked as prohibited (due to flash flood areas). There are no designated campsites, but visitors can park RVs and trailers overnight in popular staging areas along Bedell Road and Antelope Road. Vault toilets are available nearby.Vehicle Access: A high-clearance vehicle is not required. However, all roads are unpaved, may be muddy, and may contain sharp debris.Activities: Popular activities include off-roading (OHV) and hiking along rugged desert trails and along the “Moon Rocks”.Point of Interest:Moon Rocks OHV Area is a popular open off-roading recreation site near Reno and Sparks, Nevada. The area is locally referred to as "Moon Rocks" because there is a unique group of large granite formations that have weathered into a rounded, stacked landscape – perfect for rock crawling and competitions. The Moon Rocks OHV Area is part of the Bureau of Land Management’s wider North Reno Recreation Area.North Reno Recreation AreaThe North Reno Recreation area includes the Dogskin Mountains, portions of an area known as Hungry Valley, and the popular Moon Rocks play area. The area includes approximately 19,050 acres of public lands and is managed for motorized recreation by the Bureau of Land Management, Carson District Office. This area is popular with all types of motorized recreation with amenities including rock crawling, motocross tracks, single track, and UTV play areas, making it a high visitation area for the greater Reno area.The area is heavily grazed by livestock and is a mixture of public and private land and includes several ranch and utility roads that provide good access to remote areas. Trails in surrounding area are primari
