Ranch Camp
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations. Camping limit of 7 days in a 30-day period. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 7:29AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees across the Mojave Desert. Highs 95 to 105 degrees across most of the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of 80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in Major-to-Extreme Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
About
Ranch Camp is a small, primitive campground at Spring Valley State Park in Lincoln County, Nevada, situated two miles north of the main Horsethief Gulch Campground. The seven sites offer a quieter alternative for campers seeking a more remote experience near Eagle Valley Reservoir. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, grill, and fire ring. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Amenities are limited to vault toilets and potable water; there are no hookups, showers, or dump station at this location. A developed hiking trail connects Ranch Camp to the Stone Cabin area, providing additional exploration opportunities. Spring Valley State Park is open year-round, 365 days a year. Camping is limited to 7 days within any 30-day period. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Only registered off-highway vehicles with state DMV registration and insurance may operate within the campground.
Directions
From Pioche, travel 18 miles northeast on State Route 322 to Spring Valley State Park. Ranch Camp is located two miles north of the main Horsethief Gulch Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 15ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| svsp@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 962-5102 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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