Lahontan State Recreation Area Campground
Open year-round. Flush toilets and showers are seasonal, operating May through September; vault toilets only during the off-season. A Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Watch Advisory is currently in effect for the reservoir. Reservations available through reservenevada.com; primitive beach camping is first-come, first-served.
Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* 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 Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * 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 8 at 11:45AM 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
Lahontan State Recreation Area surrounds the 17-mile-long Lahontan Reservoir, offering 69 miles of shoreline for boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming. The developed Silver Springs Beach #7 campground provides approximately 25 paved campsites, many of which can accommodate large RVs, though some waterfront sites may require leveling blocks. Each site includes a fire pit grill and picnic table. The campground operates year-round with restrooms, potable water, and sanitary dump stations at both park entrances. Flush toilets and showers are available seasonally from May through September; during the off-season (October through April), only vault toilets are available. Primitive beach camping is permitted throughout most of the recreation area on a first-come, first-served basis, excluding day-use and boat ramp zones. The reservoir is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and sits approximately 45 miles east of Carson City. Popular activities include boating, fishing for walleye and bass, horseback riding (outside the developed campground), and wildlife viewing. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 PM to 7 AM, and the maximum stay is 14 days within any 30-day period.
Directions
Located 45 miles east of Carson City via US Highway 50. The park has entrances near both Silver Springs and Fallon.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| lsra@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 577-2226 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Nevada State Parks - Lahontan | |
| Lahontan SRA Park Rules |
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