RV rental Gerlach, NV: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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Discover Gerlach RV rentals for memorable road trips

The tiny hamlet of Gerlach, Nevada, is famous as the gateway destination for the infamous Burning Man festival. This desert community is also home to the land speed record. Just two hours from Reno, Gerlach was founded as a train outpost and has survived as a truly unique place that folks love to visit. Gerlach’s quiet and dusty streets, history, amazing night skies, and a fun, friendly population draw people to use little Gerlach as a base of travel in and around this desert, mountain area. Gerlach will draw you in with its quirky personality, and welcome you to its little corner of Nevada. Enjoy your own Old West adventure in this great little place and book an RV in Gerlach, NV.

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Experience the Sites and Scenery

Imagine 1.2 million acres of stunning desert scenery. A flat expanse, surrounded by black jagged mountains reaching into the sky. At night, 360-degree views from the desert floor stun you with millions of stars that seem so close, its as if you can reach up and touch them. This is the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. Camping, hiking, birdwatching, rock climbing and hunting are all activities enjoyed in this desert expanse.

City Attractions

For a sleepy little town, Gerlach has a lot going for it. Don’t expect the hustle and bustle of a city. Here, you come to enjoy the “middle of nowhere” feeling that we all need sometimes. Unplug and unwind in Gerlach, and enjoy its slow pace, unique personality, and a surprising amount of services that will make your Gerlach motorhome rental adventure comfortable and fun.

What’s Unique

Locals like to say, “It’s pretty quiet here, and we like it that way”. Here in Gerlach, you can experience the rural west at its small-town best. Gerlach is about as unique as things get, filled with ranching character, and a rustic charm. Most of the year, this magical place (some say certain sites are haunted) is about as quiet as it gets. The closest towns are

Where to Park It

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Places to park your Gerlach rental camper are plentiful, with the Black Rock Desert area, local and privately owned RV parks, and a myriad of locations in the national conservation areas and wildlife refuges nearby. There aren’t a lot of services, but you’ll find basics at the iconic Bruno’s market, including camping supplies, groceries, fuel, and other necessities. There are nearby ranches that offer parking and facilities for your Gerlach rental RV, including Old Iveson Ranch and Soldier Meadows Ranch. The “Playa” in the Black Rock Desert is a popular spot to park your Gerlach travel trailer rental; the playa is actually the bed of an ancient lake.</span></p>

The Food

Well, Gerlach is a tiny town, and the pickings are slim when it comes to dining. The bars have limited food options, and the local market in nearby Empire has some basic groceries. So, your dining experience in the immediate area of Gerlach will be limited to pub food and what you prepare in your Gerlach rental RV. The good news is that if you venture south toward the Reno and Lake Tahoe area, after enjoying the peace and quiet of Gerlach, you’ll find every type of cuisine you can imagine.

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