The only paved highways to Gerlach and the Black Rock Desert connect from Cedarville, CA in the west, and Fernley, NV in the south. Entrance roads from I-80, Winnemucca, Imlay and Lovelock, are unpaved. Roads in from U.S. 95 and NV 140 in the north east are also unpaved. Inquire locally before attempting to drive on any unpaved roads in the area.
Gerlach.
Gerlach is the closest town and the southern entrance to the Black Rock Desert. It was established in 1906. Three years later the Western Pacific Railroad built a major train depot and a large roundhouse here. The only vestiges remaining of early railroading are a large wooden water tower near the town center, which is listed on the National Register of Historic places. Burning Man also owns the old railroad office building, which, although moved from it's original location and in need of repair, can be seen on Main Street. Friends currently shares this space although it is not officially open for the public at this time.
A kiosk near the water tower provides area information.
Services: Gas, tow service, mechanic, food, lodging, visitor information.
Lodging:
Black Rock Bungalow
775-240-2620
Vacation rental on the edge of town. Stylish, newly appointed kitchenette with great views, BBQ, satellite TV, gourmet coffee.
www.blackrockbungalow.com
Black Rock Rental
775-240-4961
A new business which rents and delivers travel (camping) trailers from Gerlach. From 16-foot cozy to 30-foot opulent. Advance orders only, call or email
info (at) blackrockrental (dot) com
www.blackrockrental.com
Bruno's Motel
775-557-2220
Motel on the main strip in town. 40 rooms.
Kitchenettes & apartments available, RV parking, casino and restaurants.
Wireless internet. No phones. Restaurant open 6a - 8p. Famous for Bruno's ravioli, hand-made like momma made 60+. years ago.
brunoscountryclub.com
Bruno's Gerlach Storage
775-221-2381
Now offering SHIPPING CONTAINER and BOX VAN storage in our Secure Outdoor Storage yard.
Annual Storage Fee: $400 (* with limited access)
We can arrange for shipping to and from your theme camp site in Black Rock City!
Playa Transport, roundtrip from our Gerlach, NV storage facility to your theme camp location in Black Rock City = $300 total per shipping container or box van.
Looking to purchase a Shipping Container? Prices vary depending upon supply & demand and we can usually get a decent price for you. Call Willey at (775) 221-2381 for more information.
brunosshell.com/Storage/index.html
High Rock Rental
AMENITIES
1500 square feet of living space
Three bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms
#1 - 1 queen bed
#2 - 1 full bed
#3 - 2 twin beds
FOR RATES AND OTHER INQUIRIES
Call (775) 857-7601
Email ralph@gbis.com
highrockrental.com
The old Iveson Ranch
775-557-2804
Working ranch located at the pavement-end North of Gerlach. Cabin rentals, room rentals, camping, RV storage, bathhouse set at the base of the Granite Range and near Public Wilderness Areas. Phones and wireless internet. Motorcycles, ATV's and Horses Welcome. Open year-round. www.IvesonRanch.com
Soldier Meadows Ranch
775.849-1666
10 rooms, private and bunk. Remote 500,000 acre Cattle Ranch 60 miles north of Gerlach on unpaved road at the site of historic Soldier Meadows post, a stopping point for emigrants headed west. Family style dining. Generator. Camping available.
www.soldiermeadows.com
Empire.
Just south of Gerlach lies Empire. Established in 1922 as a company town for the pacific Portland Cement Company, which mines gypsum in the nearby mountains. Finished gypsum products were produced and shipped to Gerlach on the shortest operating railroad in Nevada. USG idled the plant in January 2011; it now sits empty, the town evacuated.
Services:
Market, deli; gas; mini-storage
Empire Distributing
775-557-2311
8am-7:30pm
Black Rock Mini-Storage
775-557-2608
General Warehouse/Storage in Empire, NV
Fernley & Reno/Sparks
Drive east on 1-80 from Reno/Sparks 30 miles to Fernley, the southern gateway to the NCA. Fernley is a growing community offering the most complete services within 100 miles. From Fernley, drive north on NV 447 for 70 miles. The route passes through the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation communities of Wadsworth and Nixon.
Services: Gas, food, lodging, groceries, medical services
Chamber of Commerce
Winnemucca
From U.S. 95 just north of I-80 turn west on the Jungo Road. Drive west for two miles where the pavement ends and continue west on the unpaved Jungo Road for another 96 miles to the junction of NV 447, just north of Empire. Turn left and continue north for three miles to Gerlach. The BLM Winnemucca Field office is also located here at 5100 East Winnemucca Blvd. 775-623-1500.
Services: Gas, food, lodging, medical services, groceries
Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority
50 West Winnemucca Blvd.
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: (775) 623-5071
Toll-Free: (800) 962-2638
Fax: (775) 623-5087
Email: information@winnemucca.nv.us
winnemucca.com
Lovelock
Drive north from 1-80 on NV 399 for 17 miles to where the pavement ends. Continue north on Seven Troughs Road for 50 miles to the abandoned mining site of Sulphur on the Jungo Road. COntinue west on Jungo Road (unpaved) for 41 miles to the junction of NV 447 just north of Empire. Turn left and continue three miles to Gerlach.
Services: Gas, food, lodging, groceries, emergency medical services
Chamber of Commerce
Imlay
Drive northwest from I-80 by the north end of Rye Patch Reservoir for about 10 miles to enter the NCA at the southeast end of the Emigrant Trail corridor.
Chamber of Commerce
Cedarville
The western gateway to the High Rock region of the NCA is situated near the Warner Mountains and Surprise Valley, approximately 100 miles north of Gerlach. To enter the High Rock area from here, head east from Cedarville on 299E. The paved road ends at the Nevada border and becomes Nevada 8A. Follow 8A about 21 miles to the junction of 8A and Route 34. Continue about 1 mile and turn east (right) on 8A. The NCA boundary is within a few miles of the junction.
To reach the Black Rock Desert and Gerlach from Cedarville, head south on Main Street and follow State Route 447 about 83 miles to Gerlach. For more information, visit the BLM Surprise Valley Field office at 602 Main Street, in Cedarville. 530.279.6101.
Services: Gas, food, lodging, groceries, emergency medical services, airport
Chamber of Commerce
Surprise! Cafe
540 Main St.
Cedarville, Ca 96104
530-279-2065
2mysurprise.com
Wi-Fi, Espresso, Fresh Food,
Pizza Nights, Waffle Saturdays,
Beer & Wine, Baked Goods, Novelties,
Local Info and Gifts
Summer Saturday Farmer's Market
Lodging:
J n R Hotel
581 Main Street, Cedarville, CA 96104
530-279-2423
Private Baths, Free Coffee in the Lobby Every Morning, Wireless DSL Internet Access (WI-FI), DIRECTV, Color Fax, Copy Machine & Free Newspapers
email JnR Hotel
JnRHotel.com
Cockrell Ranch - High Desert Lodging
7 miles north or past Eagleville on County Road 31
1-888-279-2209
highdesertlodging.com
Links:
Modoc Forum: modocforum.org
Modoc Independent News: www.modocindependent.com
Nevada 140 (Denio/Vya)
From this paved highway northeast of Winnemucca, connecting to Denio with U.S. 95 there are several unpaged and unmarked routes leading to the NCA. Local inquiries should be made as to routes and road conditions before attempting any of these drives.
Note: although Vya appears to be a town on maps, there is no gas station, and almost no services.
Lodging:
Old Yella Dog Ranch and Cattle Co.
Rte 8A, Vya, NV
775-267-2930
One cabin is available, as well as some RV hookups and tent camping. The roads are not paved and this is a very remote location.
OldYellaDogRanch.com
Services in Denio: food, gas, lodging
