Nevada's Hwy 80

IR 80 across Nevada is both RV friendly and has fuel stops about every 60 miles or so. It is an interstate highway. Just drive on the top half of your fuel tank.

Thank you jmtandem! That's what we thought but wanted confirmation. My husband wanted to go Hwy 50 but decided it was too desolate!

Thank you jmtandem! That's what we thought but wanted confirmation. My husband wanted to go Hwy 50 but decided it was too desolate!

Highway 50 is much more scenic. It was once known as the 'lonliest road in America' but today there is much more activity and traffic. Fuel on US 50 should be secured during daylight hours as the towns are small and often fuel stations close for the night. I would not travel the road at night as it is not fenced.......dark cow on a dark night on a dark road kind of thing. But, otherwise it is much more scenic and interesting but slower. There are some climbs but it is totally RVable. And most of the locals are friendly.

Thank you again! He really wanted to go that way (Hwy 50), so maybe we will just do that!

Thank you again! He really wanted to go that way (Hwy 50), so maybe we will just do that!

Nevada is not only Las Vegas and Reno. Highway 50 is an excellent insight into the 'other' more rural Nevada. It is a good road but will take a little longer than IR 80. From the Utah border to Carson City/Dayton area there are four small towns -- Ely, Eureka, Austin and Fallon. Be sure to fill up long before you need fuel. You might also visit Lehman caves/ Great Basin Nat. Park in eastern Nevada. Often the biggest issue in Nevada with driving an RV across the state is the wind. Early in the morning it is usually calmer. In the winter it can snow making for a slow go on some roads. Other than that US 50 across Nevada redefines the term 'traffic congestion' or perhaps the lack thereof. I once drove across the state and in the 300 plus miles saw three cars on US 50 apart from the few cars comprising local traffic in towns. It is busier now but still very lightly traveled compared to many other places.

We traveled I-80 this past summer. Stayed in Fernley at Desert Rose RV Park and in Winnemucca at Hi Desert RV Park. Both are nice and offer full hookups. No pool at Desert Rose but sites are paved and very clean. Diesel no problem, we always stay above half tank. Retired so never in a hurry.

If you haven't been to Nevada, you wouldn't believe all the scenery just a few miles north or south of 50 and 80, not to mention what you can see from the highway. Enjoy :C

When we travel to CA, US 50 is our choice. Far more scenic IMHO. Also the towns provide a better slice of Nevada than along I-80.

If you are trying to get across the state in a hurry 80 is the route. Interstate highway with relatively frequent services.

If you want the scenic and interesting drive, with towns along the route that look like they have not changed since the 19th century frontier mining heyday then 50. If you want to stop for the night there is an almost infinite amount of boondocking.

There is a lot of empty between services along 50. So fill up in Ely or Fallon. There also is a lot of empty between Ely and I-15 in Utah. Plenty of traffic, so if you get stranded someone will come along shortly.

We prefer 50. We see something we haven't noticed previously every trip, and occasionally foray off along some unmarked dirt road in one the numerous mountain ranges crossed.

Hwy 50 is my preferred route unless I am in a hurry to get somewhere. More scenic. Like has been said it is lonely at night. Go during the day so you can enjoy the ride. The old mining towns along the way are interesting to stop and visit. We like to stay at Bob Scott campground east of Austin. Only ten sites and the water may or may not be on but very scenic. Which ever way you go have fun and enjoy Nevada.