South Fork State Recreation Area Southwest Shores
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No advance reservations for individual sites. Harmful algal bloom advisory remains in effect: no swimming or wading, though boating is permitted. Campers must bring their own water.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 11:14AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Monsoonal moisture will stream northward into most of Northern and Central Nevada today, with historically high atmospheric moisture content. The strongest showers and thunderstorms today will produce intense rainfall rates, resulting in the potential of flash flooding. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Most of Northern and Central Nevada. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The strongest showers and thunderstorms today will produce rainfall rates of around one and one half of an inch per hour, resulting in the potential of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Southwest Shores is a primitive camping area at South Fork State Recreation Area, located along the southwest shore of South Fork Reservoir in northeastern Nevada's Ruby Mountains. The 25 campsites spread across Coyote Cove and Jet Ski Beach provide a more rustic alternative to the developed East Campground. Each site features a picnic table, fire ring, and wind block screen to shelter from high desert winds. The reservoir offers excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and tiger muskie. The southwest shore boat launch accommodates boats up to 15 feet and is a favored launch point for float tube anglers. No swimming is currently advised due to an ongoing harmful algal bloom advisory. This is a primitive facility with vault toilets but no potable water, showers, or hookups. Campers must bring all drinking water. An RV dump station is available off the main north park entrance road. Sites operate first-come, first-served with no advance reservations for individual campsites.
Directions
From Elko, take Nevada State Route 228 south for approximately 16 miles to the park entrance. Follow signs to Southwest Shores/Coyote Cove area on the reservoir's southwest shore.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| sfsra@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 744-4346 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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