Rye Patch State Recreation Area Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through reservenevada.com. 14-day camping limit within any 30-day period.
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 9 at 12:47PM 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
Rye Patch State Recreation Area sits along a 22-mile reservoir with 72 miles of shoreline in Nevada's high desert, about 22 miles northeast of Lovelock off Interstate 80. The park provides two distinct camping areas: a 22-site river campground positioned below the dam, and a 25-site campground on the reservoir's west side near the boat launch. Both campgrounds include restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers, a notable amenity for a remote desert location. Dump stations with potable water are available, making extended stays practical for RV campers. Each site has a picnic table and grill. The west side also offers a double-lane boat ramp with dock and a group-use area accommodating up to 100 people. The reservoir supports a productive warm-water fishery with white bass, walleye, white crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. Boating, waterskiing, and swimming are popular in warmer months. The surrounding sagebrush terrain offers solitude and dark skies, though summer temperatures can exceed 100°F.
Directions
From Lovelock, take Interstate 80 northeast approximately 22 miles to Exit 129 (Rye Patch Road/State Route 401). Follow Rye Patch Road south to the recreation area entrance.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 | 75ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| rpsra@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 442-0135 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Nevada State Parks - Rye Patch | |
| Rye Patch SRA Park Rules |
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