Scout Camp
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Sites cannot be reserved. Check-in starts at 2:00 p.m., check-out by 11:00 a.m.
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
Scout Camp is located on the Carson River Ranch section of Fort Churchill State Historic Park, adjacent to the scenic Carson River. This large, dispersed camping and day-use area caters to equestrians and mixed-use campers seeking a primitive outdoor experience in Nevada's high desert landscape. The site provides basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings with grill tops, one vault toilet, and multiple horse corrals for equestrian visitors. No potable water or electricity is available, and the area operates on a carry-in, carry-out trash policy. Horse owners must pick up and dispose of manure in the designated manure dump or pack it out. Fort Churchill State Historic Park preserves the adobe ruins of an 1861 Army post that once guarded the Pony Express route. Campers at Scout Camp can explore the historic fort ruins via designated trails, fish and swim in the Carson River, and enjoy the quiet solitude of this high desert setting.
Directions
From Fort Churchill State Historic Park, continue across the Carson River and turn left onto Simpson Road. Follow for approximately 1 mile; the campground is down the dirt road on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| stparks@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 684-2770 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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