Wadsworth
Nestled along the big bend of the Truckee River, Wadsworth is on the southern end of the Pyramid Lake Paiute tribal reservation and 100 miles away from Black Rock City. Along with its sister town Nixon, 17 miles to the north, the community’s residents have been very supportive of Burning Man over its history and are happy to see us. Also the beginning of America’s Solar Highway, thanks in part to the efforts of Black Rock Solar. In addition to the I-80 Smoke Shop – one of your very last chances to get gas and a few supplies – you’re likely to find several pop-up food stands along the way, as well as a community car wash, next to the Natchez School, care of The Sacred Visions Powwow Committee. For further information on Wadsworth and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, go to here.
Important Info
– Drive the posted speed limit. 25 mph through town. And keep an appropriate distance between you and the car in front of you.
– Be cautious and mindful of children at-play.
– Be considerate of and patient with the townspeople crossing the road or trying to access their homes, businesses, or tribal services.
– Leave No Trace. Although you may see a pop-up dumpster service on the side of the road, ONLY dispose of your trash, recycling or greywater at authorized locations. Don’t leave it on the side of the road, or at some business or rest area.
– Permits are required for any day or night use of the lake, it’s beaches, or other lake lands. To purchase a permit and more info, go here.
Gas, Supplies, RV Parks, and RV Dump
1-80 Smokeshop & Campground
1000 Smoke Shop Circle – 775-575-2181 – map
Open 24 hours around Burning Man, but usually 6am-9pm daily. If you are traveling from the west to Burning Man, I-80 Smoke Shop & Market is right off I-80 as you enter Wadsworth. A gas station and convenience store flush with hospitality and having among many things, lots of water, smokes, dry ice and ice, tarps, goggles, hats, booze, and canned beer on-hand. RV and tent camping available at $25/night and $15/night for tents. Weekly rates also available. Showers, laundry, and restroom facility onsite. And RV dump also available.
Big Bend RV Park
1 Big Bend Ranch Road – 775-575-2185 – 775-224-1310 – map
Open daily 9am-5:30pm. Located near the Truckee River, Big Bend RV Park is a great place to park your RV or set up a tent. $25/night with full hook-ups, cable, electric, WiFi, laundry, shower and garbage. $15/night for tents. Weekly rates also available. Quiet area, hospitable service, recommend you reserve ahead.
Trash and Greywater Disposal
Love’s Truck Stop
825 Commerce Center Drive – 775-575-2200 – map
Located in Fernley, next door to Wadsworth. Open 24/7. Offers gas, food, bulk water, booze, masks and hats, and travel and auto supplies. You can also fill up your RV or other tanks with non-potable water. Finally, Love’s also provides RV waste disposal.
Car Repairs
Smith n Tobey
413 Fourth Street, Wadsworth – 775-575-7320 – 775-771-7714 – map
24-hour towing and roadside repairs only on Tribal lands around Wadsworth and Nixon and along portions of State Highway 447, and specializing in off-road recovery.