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 October 11 at 1:08AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall and debris flows are possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeast, and south central Nevada, including the following areas, in eastern Nevada, White Pine. In northeast Nevada, the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko and Southeastern Elko. In south central Nevada, Northeastern Nye and Northwestern Nye. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. In addition, flash flooding is possible over recently burned areas like the former Ward Fire, Kearny Fire, Oxley Fire, Secret Pass Fire, Starr Valley Fire, Jones Fire, and Egberts Fire. Other burn scar locations in the watch area could also be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture from decaying Hurricane Rachel is expected to move northward, crossing into portions of east-central and eastern Nevada late tonight through roughly Monday. This significant moisture will interact with upper level low pressure to bring widespread showers with isolated thunderstorms to the watch area. Moderate to locally heavy rain will cause excessive runoff and may result in rock, mud, and debris flows in and near former fire burned areas, steep terrain, and poorly drained urban areas. - 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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