us 395

Eagle lake has a nice rv park and world class trout fishing. You would have to veer off 395 and take 139. It's not too far out of the way and a nice stop.

Here are some RV parks around Susanville:

http://www.rvparkreviews.com/regions/california/susanville

We've drive 395 from Oregon and don't recall any issues. We boondocked at WalMart at Susanville.

I took that route a few years ago (395) and it was a lovely drive. We stayed in a small but adequate RV park in Alturas and enjoyed walking around town and looking at the old buildings. There is also a State Park on the Calif border but we came to early in the year. Goose Lake I think its called. I dont recall mountains at all until after or south of Reno.
We've done the Winnemucca route too and there is again a small RV park right on the Oregon-Nev border. All I remember was it was gravel and the women smoked, a lot. But it was a place to stop if Winnemucca is to far to drive. I actually think the Winemucca route is a little shorter drive.

Oh, we love the 395 -- have driven it between OR border and Barstow many times with the rig.

Marine By Choice wrote:
I love this road. Not too steep anywhere. Plenty of places to pull off for a break/nap. Camping should be found in Winnemucca.
Don't know your driving habits/speeds, so would guesstimate about 7 hours pulling a trailer. Less than 6 hours in a car.
Remember this is open range country. Livestock has the right of way!

OP would have to take 95 I think to get to Winnemucca. That would be way out of his way. Much better to stay on 395 to Reno.

Been to Likely RV several times; great little place and the General Store in town is great as well - check out the goods in the basement.

Road is fine. Depending on your travel times, I would look at Goose Lake near Lakeview, OR, or Likely Golf and RV just east of Likely, CA

I would not take a nap at the rest area near Ravendale, Sloped and small turn out.

There is a rest area 4 hours from Burns on 395. 12 miles south of Ravendale. You can stay up to 8 hours to rest there. There is one campground 2.8 miles off 395 at Likely. Likely Place RV & Golf Course. OK reviews on www.rvparkreviews.com There is also an RV Park in Alturas. Sully's OK reviews also.

I love this road. Not too steep anywhere. Plenty of places to pull off for a break/nap. Camping should be found in Winnemucca.
Don't know your driving habits/speeds, so would guesstimate about 7 hours pulling a trailer. Less than 6 hours in a car.
Remember this is open range country. Livestock has the right of way!