Fort Churchill State Historic Park Group Use Areas
Open for reservations. Group use area requires advance reservation through Reserve Nevada. No RVs permitted in the group area.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 11:23AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
The National Weather Service in Reno NV has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:47PM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves 2 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
About
Fort Churchill State Historic Park Group Use Areas provide a reservation-only facility for groups of up to 60 people within this historic Nevada state park along the Carson River. The site features a covered pavilion equipped with picnic tables, a sink with food preparation countertop, and a large charcoal grill. An amphitheater-style fire ring offers a gathering space for evening programs or campfires. Two vault toilets serve the area, and garbage cans are provided. The group area is primitive with no electricity or potable water available, so campers must bring their own water supply. RVs and trailers are not permitted in the group use area. The park itself preserves the adobe ruins of a Civil War-era military outpost established in 1860 to protect settlers and Pony Express riders. Trails connect the campground to the historic fort ruins and the Carson River. Reservations must be made in advance through Reserve Nevada (reservenevada.com). The group use reservation fee is $25, with additional entrance fees ($5 Nevada residents, $10 non-residents) and camping fees ($15-$20) per vehicle for overnight stays.
Directions
Located 8 miles south of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000 Highway 95A, Silver Springs, NV 89429.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| ftcsp@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 577-2345 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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