Lahontan State Recreation Area Equestrian Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through Reserve Nevada. Showers and flush toilets are closed during the off-season from October through May; vault toilets remain available. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
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 Equestrian Campground is a dedicated horse camping area located in the Silver Springs portion of this 69-mile-shoreline reservoir recreation area in Nevada's high desert. The facility offers a large open parking area that can accommodate multiple horse trailers and large rigs, along with a large roundpen, two open pens, two shaded pens, and hitching posts throughout. Fire pits and grills are available for campfire cooking, and a covered picnic pavilion sits nearby. Water is available on site via handpump, and restrooms are accessible in the area. Seasonal showers and flush toilets operate from late May through September; during the off-season (October through May), only vault toilets are available. Sanitary dump stations are located near both park entrances. The campground provides access to hundreds of miles of sandy trails that wind around Lahontan Reservoir and through the surrounding desert landscape of cottonwoods, willows, and sand dunes. The terrain is non-technical with minimal elevation change, ideal for relaxed trail riding. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable riding conditions, as summer temperatures can be quite high. Spring riders should bring insect repellent.
Directions
From Silver Springs, take Highway 95 and follow signs toward Lahontan State Recreation Area. The equestrian area is in the Silver Springs portion of the park. Follow the gravel road past where the pavement ends until you see signage for beaches 9 and 11, then turn right. The area is not prominently marked on maps.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| lsra@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 577-2226 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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