I80 Westbound Exit 1 GoldRanch

Live camera on I-80, with the current status of the road it sits on and the forecast at the nearest pass.

Where this camera is

This camera is the red marker; the blue dots are the other cameras on I-80. Click one to open it.

What this camera shows

This live video stream captures traffic conditions as vehicles approach the California state line. At an elevation of 5,023 feet, this camera sits right at the critical boundary where chain controls often begin or end. Because this location serves as a primary control point for the highway agency, the view here is essential for determining if restrictions are active as you head west into the higher elevations of the Sierra. If traffic appears to be slowing or stopping here, it is a strong indicator that chain enforcement is currently being applied just ahead.

Since this is a live video feed rather than a still image, you can observe the actual flow of traffic and verify if vehicles are moving at speed or backing up due to weather or incidents. Watching the movement here provides immediate confirmation of road conditions that static images cannot offer, helping you decide if you need to prepare for winter equipment or delays before you leave the Reno area.

Chain-control points on I-80

Caltrans does not control the whole road at once — it sets controls at whichever point matches the snow level, so the same storm produces controls at different places on different days. These are the California-side points, highest first:

The cameras either side

More cameras on I-80

• I-80 at Boomtown Garson Rd
• I-80 at Boomtown Truck Check
• I-80 at Gold Ranch
• I-80 at Mahogany Canyon Rd Eastbound
• I-80 at Floriston
• I-80 at Truckee Scales Westbound

All 58 cameras on I-80 →

Other roads

Camera: Nevada DOT. Chain-control status: Caltrans District 3 (public domain). Nevada Explorer is not affiliated with either. Always confirm at roads.dot.ca.gov or nvroads.com before you travel.