About this site

The Dry Valley Rim WSA is located in Washoe County, Nevada (76,177 acres) and Lassen County, California (18,131 acres). The WSA contains 94,308 acres of BLM-administered land and surrounds 338 acres of private land that is located in eight parcels, varying in size from 40 to 160 acres. The Dry Valley Rim WSA, approxima

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Dry Valley Rim

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Where it is
40.4381, -119.9482
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Camp at Dry Valley Rim This site has campsites you can reserve online. Check availability and book directly on Recreation.gov.
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Common questions

Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Dry Valley Rim — always confirm with the managing site before you go.

Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?

Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.

Yes Can you camp at Dry Valley Rim?

Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.

Depends Can you have a campfire?

Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.

Yes Are there hiking trails?

Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Dry Valley Rim.

Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?

Yes — Dry Valley Rim is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.

Depends Is hunting allowed?

Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.

Yes Can you bring a dog?

Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.

Depends Are drones allowed?

Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.

Nearby sites

Bureau of Land Management

Five Springs

Likely

Charges a day-use (standard amenity) fee the pass usually covers — confirm on site.

CampingHikingHorseback Riding
CA · Standard amenity (day-use) fee
Bureau of Land Management

Dry Valley Off-Highway Vehicle Area

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Charges a day-use (standard amenity) fee the pass usually covers — confirm on site.

CA · Standard amenity (day-use) fee
Bureau of Land Management

California National Historic Trail - Nobles Emigrant segment

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

Auto TouringBikingCamping
CA · Fee unknown
Bureau of Land Management

Buffalo Hills

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This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.

CampingHikingHorseback Riding
CA · Fee unknown