About Toquima Cave Campground
The big attraction here is, of course, the caves. The half-mile Cave trail begins in the campground, with a series of stone steps leading to the rock shelter site. The red, yellow, black and white images (pictographs) here were painted by ancient Shoshones. Projectile points found at this cave date to about 600-1300 CE. On nearby BLM land is Spencers Hot Springs. The water is 192 degrees, and there is a developed tub and a below-ground pool. 2 units NO group.
- Season: Mid-May – Late October
- Managed by: USFS - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Where: 15 mi east of Kingston, NV · 39.18771, -116.79051
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toquima Cave Trail | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Toquima Cave | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Sams Spring | ATV road | 1.2 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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- Campsite · 17 mi E of Austin 18.4 mi
- Kingston Campground 19.1 mi
- Dispersed spot · 35 mi E of Kingston 20.9 mi
- Big Creek Campground 21.5 mi
- Bob Scott Campground 21.6 mi