Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Dog Valley , California

Dog Valley is located in California, just 10 miles North-West of Reno, Nevada.

Directions

Dog Valley is easily accessed from the North side of Reno off Hwy 395 at the Bordertown exit or on the South side off of Hwy 80 by taking the Verdi exit.

To access at Bordertown:

1. From 395 take Exit 83.
2. Turn south off of Exit 83 and proceed to the stop sign.
3. Turn right (nw) at the stop sign and proceed down the paved street, north of the Bordertown parking lot, to the stop sign.


4. After stopping, follow the paved road. The road makes a sharp left turn to the south-east as you cross over the railroad tracks at approximately .2 of a mile.


5. Continue following the paved road south; at approximately .4 of a mile it turns to gravel then starts to curve to the south again paralleling the railroad tracks.


6. As you come around the curve you should a Forest sign where the road forks. Stay to the right and follow the road to the Forest boundary, approximately two miles (N39°37'27" W120°00'37").

To access at Verdi:

1. Exit at Verdi; follow the road for about five miles to Bridge Street.


2. Turn right on Bridge Street and proceed up the hill. Cross the two narrow bridges that run over the river. As you pass over the second bridge you will see Dog Valley road on your right.


3. Turn right and again proceed up the hill. About a mile up the road you will see the Forest Service signs indicating you are entering the forest. Once you enter the forest the road remains paved for a few hundred yards then turns to gravel.

Note: Dog Valley can also be accessed via the Tahoe Forest from Boca Reservoir using Henness Pass.

Opportunity

Approximately 30 miles of OHV roads ranging from easy to difficult.

History

Dog Valley, received its name from packs of dogs that used to run wild there. It is a beautiful oasis in the desert. Trees, meadows and steams make up Dog Valley's landscape creating a cool and refreshing atmosphere.

Camping

Dog Valley has two campgrounds: one hosted and one non-hosted.

• Lookout Campground is a hosted campground.
• Dog Valley Campground is non-hosted and has dispersed camping.

Other Activities

If you are interested in rocks or minerals you should visit the Crystal Mine located off the 033 road in Dog Valley. You can dig for crystals, but remember, there is a limit of 5lbs of material per day.

Additional Information

Also note that in Dog Valley all Forest Service and California State Laws apply.

• California OHV Registration is required for all vehicles.
• Spark arrestors are required.
• Ride only on designated trails.
• Helmets and other safety gear are required when riding ATVs in California.
• NO riding double on single rider ATVs.
• Riding is not allowed on the main 002 road in Dog Valley because it is a county maintained road.
  

USDA Forest Service - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 03 March 2005 at 13:57:28 EST