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Dispersed Campgrounds — Lahontan State Recreation Area
Lahontan State Recreation Area offers dispersed camping with terrain that includes open spaces and areas near water. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Nearby, visitors can explore Lahontan Reservoir for fishing and boating or visit Fort Churchill State Historic Park for a glimpse into local history.
Description
State Park
$5.00 park entrance fee for non NV plates. On the beach! 4WD recommended. First come, first serve. Seasonal vault toilets. NOTE: Showers and toilets are CLOSED during the off-season from October to May. Named after an ancient lake, Lahontan Reservoir was originally built as part of an irrigation project to water nearby farmlands. With willows and cottonwoods scattered along 69 miles of shoreline, the park is one of most popular places in Nevada to boat, fish, water-ski, horseback ride, camp and enjoy the outdoors year-round. Canoeing from Fort Churchill to the lake makes for a great day trip when conditions allow. Wild horses, bobcat, fox and deer share the park with a variety of birds, including migratory waterfowl, pelicans, herons, egrets and hawks. Lahontan is also a nesting site for bald eagles.
Location
Dispersed Campgrounds — Lahontan State Recreation Area is located in Nevada
Coordinates
39.4003068 N
119.2084312 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.