River Bend Campground
Open for camping. Reservations available through reservenevada.com. Check-in at 2 PM, check-out by 11 AM. 14-day camping limit per 30-day period enforced.
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Reno NV on this developing situation.
The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Reno NV on this developing situation.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 11:23AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
The National Weather Service in Reno NV has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
About
River Bend Campground occupies a prime location at the century-old Pitchfork Ranch, which serves as the headquarters for Walker River State Recreation Area. The campground offers 16 established sites that accommodate tents, travel trailers, and motorhomes, with each site featuring a picnic table, fire ring, and shade ramada for comfort in the high desert climate. The campground is accessed via a four-mile graded dirt road that is passable for RVs when driven at reasonable speeds. Restrooms with showers are available nearby, along with an RV dump station. While River Bend does not offer utility hookups, the adjacent Quail Run Campground provides sites with water and electric connections for those requiring them. The surrounding area provides access to 7 miles of the celebrated East Walker River, known for its fishing opportunities. The open landscape of sagebrush and riverbanks creates a quintessential Great Basin camping experience. A 14-day camping limit within any 30-day period is enforced.
Directions
From Yerington, Nevada, follow signs to Walker River State Recreation Area Pitchfork Ranch. The campground is accessed via a four-mile graded dirt road.
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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 | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| wrsra@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 463-1609 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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