Lahontan State Recreation Area Campground

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.