South Fork State Recreation Area East Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available via reservenevada.com from 3 days to 11 months in advance. Maximum stay of 14 consecutive days in any 30-day period. Check-in at 2 p.m., check-out at 11 a.m.
Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 5:18PM PDT until October 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 424, 437, 438, 469, AND 470.... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 437 Humboldt County-Quinn, Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80, Fire Weather Zone 469 Central Elko County and Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County. * WIND...Sustained winds up to 15-25 mph, gusts 25-30 mph Friday afternoon. Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph Saturday. * HUMIDITY...Humidity as low as 10-15% Friday. 19-22% Saturday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Highest threat will be in fire zones 437 and 469 due to active wildfires in the area along with high winds. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 5:18PM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 424, 437, 438, 469, AND 470.... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 437 Humboldt County-Quinn, Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80, Fire Weather Zone 469 Central Elko County and Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County. * WIND...Sustained winds up to 15-25 mph, gusts 25-30 mph Friday afternoon. Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph Saturday. * HUMIDITY...Humidity as low as 10-15% Friday. 19-22% Saturday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Highest threat will be in fire zones 437 and 469 due to active wildfires in the area along with high winds. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 12:13AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
ESFLKN A low pressure system over the Pacific Northwest will drop southward into Northern California Sunday. This storm system will draw abundant atmospheric moisture associated with Tropical Storm Rachel northward into Eastern Nevada, resulting in the likelihood of rain Sunday and Sunday night. Slow storm motions and/or training cells may produce heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Of particular concern are recent, large burn scars, including the Ward fire south of Ely and the Oxley fire north of Wells. Numerous smaller burn scare from this fire season also remain vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flow. Residents near burn scars should have multiple ways to receive Flash Flood Warning and be prepared to act quickly. Travelers and recreationists should also remain alert and consider alternate plans.
About
South Fork State Recreation Area's East Campground occupies a scenic location on the shores of South Fork Reservoir, approximately five miles south of Elko in northeastern Nevada. The campground offers 25 developed sites on gravel pads, each equipped with a picnic table and grill. Electric hookups are available at all sites for an additional fee. Six pull-through sites (5, 9, 11, 19, 20, and 25) accommodate larger RVs up to 40 feet in length. The facility includes a flush restroom with shower facilities and an RV dump station accessible year-round from the main north park entrance road. Sites 1 and 25 feature expanded amenities with three picnic tables and a large grill, suitable for group camping. One ADA-accessible site is available. The 1,650-acre reservoir provides fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, channel catfish, and trophy-sized rainbow and brown trout. Boating, swimming, and hunting are popular activities in the surrounding 4,000-acre recreation area, which features rolling hills and meadows characteristic of the Ruby Mountains foothills.
Directions
353 Lower South Fork #8, Spring Creek, NV 89815. Located approximately 5 miles south of Elko via the north park access road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (775) 744-4346 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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