We are not alone. That is the mantra of thousands of people in the United States who not only believe that there is extraterrestrial life in the universe, but that this extraterrestrial life has been in the United States before. If you believe that aliens exist and that the government is covering up, the “search” for alien life and all the stories that come with alien life are just plain funny.
If you are a huge UFO fan and want to search for “memorabilia” and help find aliens, there is a certain area of the United States that is perfect. No, we are not talking about Area 51 (we’ll get to that later), we are talking about the Extraterrestrial Highway. Let’s take a look at this mysterious stretch of road that includes what makes it popular, places to go, and places to camp when looking for alien life, you think?
RV to Alien Highway
Nevada State Route 375 is a boring stretch of highway that runs for 98 miles in south-central Nevada. The route runs from State Route 318 in Crystal Springs, Nevada to US Route 6 in Warm Springs and would at first glance be another desert race, but Nevada State Route 375 is special because to the amount of UFO sightings and with a number of sightings it has earned the nickname and subsequent official designation as the Extraterrestrial Highway. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that this road is near the infamous Area 51, the location of the alleged alien investigation conducted by the US government.
Add these two things together and you have a boring stretch of road that UFO enthusiasts flock to to catch a glimpse of a UFO.
Picketts RV Park: Alamo, Nevada
Picketts RV Park is the place to begin your search for alien life. Picketts can handle trips up to 70 feet long and provides you with full utility connections as well as cable TV and Wi-Fi access. You can be sure there are no aliens marching around bathrooms, showers, or laundry areas, as these areas are kept clean. In addition to the park basics, you also have propane refills, a dump station, and a 24/7 on-site manager if you run into trouble. An all-around fine RV park.
Pro Tip: You may be tempted to dry out your campsite or boondock along the route, but we don’t recommend it. Since you will be traveling near government facilities, trespassing laws will go into effect even if you don’t see a warning sign.
What to do along the alien highway
Fortunately, you have more than just one stretch of road to keep you entertained along the infamous Highway 375. One of the most popular stops on the road is Mom and Diner aptly nicknamed Little A’Le’Inn. At Little A’Le’Inn you can grab a burger or beer and chat with local staff about local alien activity, all while surrounded by alien memorabilia. A classic stop along the way to be sure, but fun nonetheless.
After trying something out at Little A’Le’Inn, you can head over to Area 51 to see the action for yourself. Of course, Area 51 itself is off-limits to most everyone, but your best chance to catch a glimpse of this infamous site comes with a hike over Tikaboo Peak that offers its best views. Be prepared for a difficult hike, it is steep!
Pro Tip: Don’t try to RV to the front door of area 51, no matter how curious you are. Area 51 is still a shoot first, ask questions later about the government facility. Travel there at your own risk!
One last fun stop comes with a visit to the Lunar Crater National Natural Landmark in the nearby Great Basin Desert. Geologists say the crater was not created by an alien or anything extraterrestrial like a meteorite, but that’s what they say, it could be a cover-up.
So if you think they’re out there or just need to do something near Las Vegas, give this infamous stretch of road known as the Extraterrestrial Highway a try. Who knows, you could take a look at the little green men yourself.
