Where Forest Meets the Desert.

Verdi is your very first exit after exiting California, the mountains, and the vast forest, and where you meet Nevada and the high desert.  A quaint little town with a few things to offer for travelers.

At I-80 Exit 2, you will find gas, some basic fast travel supplies, restaurants, and an RV campground with greywater services at the Terrible’s Gold Ranch.  You will also find next door a Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Smoke Shop for discounted tobacco.  From here, down 3rd street (aka Highway 40), you can enter the heart of this tiny town, with some quieter and cozier restaurant and coffeeshop options, and some auto-repair care and local hospitality.

At I-80 Exit 4, you will find Boomtown Hotel-Casino with some restaurant options, and the Cabela’s Sporting Goods store next-door.

Camping Supplies

Cabela’s Sporting Goods
8650 Boomtown Garson Rd. — 775-829-4100 — map
Open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-6pm. There is a sizable collection of camping supplies, otherwise mostly hunting gear here.

Gas

Terribles Gold Ranch Casino and RV Park
I-80 Exit 2 at Gold Ranch – 775-345-8880  – map

Restaurants

Sasquatch Tavern & Grill
755 Highway 40 West – 775-657-9207 – map
Open Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-10pm. Serving variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Not really much for vegetarians.

Verdi Mining Co. Saloon and Pizzeria
1155 Old Highway 40 West, 775-345-9090 – map
Open Mon-Fri 2pm-9pm, Sat 11am-whenever.

Terribles Gold Ranch Casino and RV Park
I-80 Exit 2 at Gold Ranch – 775-345-8880  – map
A few restaurant options — fast food or sit-down general American-faire.

Hotels

Boomtown Hotel-Casino
2100 Garson Road – 775-345-6000 – map
Hotel, gaming, restaurants, game center for kids and adults.

RV Park / Greywater Disposal

Terribles Gold Ranch Casino and RV Park
I-80 Exit 2 at Gold Ranch – 775-345-8880  – map
Quiet and scenic spot to pull up your RV for the night.

Boomtown Hotel-Casino & RV Park
2100 Garson Road – 775-345-6000 – map

Random Curiosities

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Smoke Shop
420 Highway 40 West – 775-345-2620 – map
Open daily 7am-8pm.

Auto Repair

Franks Auto Service
1100 Highway 40 West – 775-345-0177 – map
Open Mon-Sat 8:30am-6pm.
Works on anything, including RV’s.  Can tow many vehicles, but not RV’s.

Coffeeshop with Wifi

Coffee and….
1155 Highway 40 West # A – 775-345-7555 – map
Open Mon-Fri 6:30am-4pm, Sat 6:30am-2pm. Sandwiches and soups.

Trucking

Lakeside Transport
2855 Highway 40 West – 775-345-6900 – map
Open 24/7. Can transport anything, anywhere. They specialize in big vehicles and non-vehicles.

Preparation