Lahontan State Recreation Area Silver Springs Group Use Area
Open year-round for reservations through Reserve Nevada. Flush toilets and showers are closed during the off-season from October through May. A 14-day camping limit within any 30-day period applies.
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
The Silver Springs Group Use Area is a designated group camping facility at Lahontan State Recreation Area, located along the Lahontan Reservoir in western Nevada. This developed group site offers amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, and grills, making it suitable for organized group outings and gatherings. Lahontan Reservoir spans 17 miles with 69 miles of shoreline, providing excellent opportunities for water-based recreation. The reservoir is popular for fishing walleye, white bass, hybrid wiper, catfish, and trout. Boating and water skiing are permitted, though boat ramp availability may vary with water levels. The recreation area is located off U.S. Highway 50 near the town of Silver Springs, approximately 18 miles west of Fallon and 45 miles east of Carson City. A sanitary dump station is available near the park entrance. Reservations are required through Reserve Nevada, with a 14-day camping limit within any 30-day period enforced.
Directions
From Carson City, travel east on U.S. Highway 50 for approximately 45 miles to Silver Springs. From Fallon, travel west on U.S. Highway 50 for approximately 18 miles. The park entrance is accessible from multiple points off Highway 50.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| lsra@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 577-2226 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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