Gas Stations
We highly recommend that you fill up in either Grass Valley/Nevada City or Reno. Gas in Truckee is up to $1 more per gallon. If you find yourself needing gas once you’ve left Grass Valley/Nevada City/Reno, there is a gas station 2 miles from Big Springs at Bassett's Station, 100 Gold Lake Hwy, Sierra City, CA 96125. There are also the following gas stations on the routes below.
From the Bay Area or Sacramento (Two Options)
Via Truckee
Sierraville Service & Country Store, 126 S Lincoln St, Sierraville, CA 96126
Via Grass Valley
Lost Nugget Market & Gas, 16448 CA-49, Camptonville, CA 95922
From Reno
Valero, 16 E Sierra Ave, Portola, CA 96122
EV Charging
At the moment, there are no EV charging stations on site. We highly recommend that you charge on your way in.
Here are the nearest charging stations based on the possible driving routes to Big Springs, once you leave the larger towns of Grass Valley and Reno.
From the Bay Area or Sacramento (Two Options)
Via Truckee
Electrify America Charging Station, 11399 Deerfield Dr, Truckee, CA 96161
There are no chargers between Truckee and Big Springs, but if needed, there are Tesla chargers about 11 miles off route at Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club, 768 Whitehawk Dr, Clio, CA 96106.
Via Grass Valley
Located in Riverside Mountain Lodge, 206 Commercial St, Downieville, CA 95936
From Reno
Located in Caboose Park, 150 Commercial St, Portola, CA 96122