Large cottonwood trees shade most sites at this Nevada State Parks campground, where campers access the grounds through Fort Churchill State Historic Park's main entrance. The campground sits among sagebrush and established trees near the Carson River, providing natural privacy between sites and attracting various bird species and wildlife throughout the day.
Both pull-through and back-in sites accommodate RVs up to 45 feet, though maneuvering larger rigs requires careful navigation around vegetation. Sydni B. notes with a 36-foot toy hauler, "it was pretty tight, and I wouldn't recommend that large of a trailer if you don't want a few scratches from bushes." Water spigots serve individual sites, while vault toilets and a dump station handle basic needs. Firewood costs $5 at the park entrance when fire restrictions allow.
The historic fort ruins provide morning exploration opportunities before the visitor center opens. Marked walking trails wind through the surrounding landscape, offering short hikes for campers wanting to stretch their legs. Marisa D. found "stars were amazing and there was only noise from the wildlife at night," though seasonal fruit fly hatches can occur during warmer months.
Cell service varies by carrier, with Verizon users reporting particularly weak coverage. The campground operates year-round with both reservations and first-come, first-served sites available at $10-25 per night. Staff maintain the grounds well, and the limited number of sites keeps the atmosphere low-key. Campers seeking additional options in the region can explore campgrounds near Silver Springs for variety.
The combination of historic attractions, riverside location, and mature shade trees makes this campground well-suited for RV travelers and families interested in Nevada history who don't mind basic amenities.
Description
The main campground has 20 sites suitable for travel trailers, motorhomes or tents. Campsites include a table and fire ring, and all are shaded by large cottonwood trees. Sites cannot be reserved and there are no hook-ups, but an RV dump station is nearby. A camping limit of 7 days in a 30-day period is enforced.
Scout Camp is located on the Carson River Ranch section of Fort Churchill, adjacent to the Carson River. It is a large, dispersed camping or day-use area that includes picnic tables, fire rings with grill tops, one vault toilet, and multiple horse corrals. Scout Camp is a carry in, carry out trash area. Horse manure needs to be picked up and carried out, or disposed of in the designated manure dump. There is no electricity or water available here. Sites cannot be reserved.
Group Area: The group area will accommodate up to 60 persons for group camping or picnicking on a reservation-only basis. No electricity is available. No RVs, please. For reservations, contact the park office.
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Map & DirectionsSamuel Buckland Campground is located in Nevada near Silver Springs
Address
10000 Hwy 95 A
Silver Springs, NV 89429
Coordinates
39.28876869 N
119.2738324 W
Connectivity
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VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 32 usersLast on 5/16/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 32 usersLast on 5/16/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 42 min from Carson City, NV
- 49 min from Reno, NV
- 2 hrs 45 min from Sacramento, CA
- 2 hrs 49 min from Yuba City, CA
