Enjoyment of the whispering winds, the zephyrs,
the airstreams of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin areas of the
United States in a recreational vehicle.
SNU Rallies at Ft Sage, a BLM Campground
Location: Ft Sage, a BLM campground and off
road trail head near Doyle, CA, about 45 miles north of Reno. The
campground is called Ft Sage. and is about 5 miles east of US 395.
See detailed directions and map below and be sure to check the
caution comment
Facilities and Fees: As of 2017 there were
no camping fees for this site. Good gravel parking area, pit toilets,
no water. Note: Please plan to take your trash out with you as
there is limit facilities at the campground.
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Caution: The route to Ft Sage indicated on some
GPS systems goes over a bridge that is NOT recommended for large
vehicles or towing a trailer because of weight limits and narrow
access. Use the directions above to get to the rally site.
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Directions
to Ft Sage
Depart civilization at Laver Crossing north of
Doyle, 2 miles from the north end of the Doyle loop and almost a
mile north of the Shell station
Turn towards the mountains right where the
passing lane starts going north
There will be signs but only after you
make the turn
A mile and a half down Laver it T's into
Hackstaff and the paved road is left behind- turn right (south)
Hackstaff is 40 mph gravel. Look for Fort
Sage Road a mile ahead.
Fort Sage Road is well marked from both
directions on Hackstaff - one of two pre-emptive signs on this
route. nice wide roads and plenty of room to make the turn
One mile on 15 mph gravel - watch for
hidden washboard!
Again - after the turn you get
confirmation you made the right choice - look for the turn off
Fort Sage Road in one mile to the trailhead
About a mile and a half off Fort Sage Road
is the trailhead. Some grade, some sand maybe a 10 mph road.
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Previous SNU Rallies at Ft Sage 2007
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Go
to Zephyrs Weblog for more information and photo gallery on Ft
Sage
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Nearby attractions: Historic grocery
store in downtown Doyle, off road trail system. Ft Sage is a
great place for hiking, bike riding and enjoying the vistas.
Finding the
Rally Site:
The SNU now provides the means for you to put its rally sites on
your electronic map. If you don't have a GPS or a PND or a computer
with a mapping program, you can still take the file and use it to
find coordinates on your paper maps.
What to expect at
an SNU rally : Never been to an SNU rally? This page will
give you information on arrival and departure times, meals,
activities, and other information that will help make the rally an
enjoyable experience.
Boondocking
SNU Style: SNU rallies are a great way to experience camping
“off grid” Our usual rally sites have no electricity or other
hookups. Water is frequently not available. For the SNU, this type of
camping enhances the experience and we are never without all the
comforts of home
Rally
Reviews - read about the SNU rally at Ft Sage
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