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Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Its 20 sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, camping costs $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV), and it is open year-round. Kershaw-Ryan State Park is a State Park campground near Caliente, Nevada.

Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Caliente, Nevada

The canyon at Kershaw-Ryan State Park, near the campgroundThe main road into Kershaw-Ryan State Park, climbing east between pale volcanic cliffs toward the park's canyonThe sign at the main entrance to Kershaw-Ryan State Park, with the rock formations that line Rainbow Canyon
The canyon at Kershaw-Ryan State Park, near the campgroundThe main road into Kershaw-Ryan State Park, climbing east between pale volcanic cliffs toward the park's canyonThe sign at the main entrance to Kershaw-Ryan State Park, with the rock formations that line Rainbow Canyon1 / 3

The canyon at Kershaw-Ryan State Park, near the campground. Photo: Wikiylm, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites
Shade
Some shade

Kershaw-Ryan State Park sits inside Kershaw-Ryan State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Kershaw-Ryan Canyon: The campground sits in a canyon with walls up to 700 feet, fed by a spring-fed pond with a seasonal children's wading pool and 14 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Rattlesnakes are present in summer and the canyon carries a flash flood risk. (parks.nv.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Reserve Nevada Book a site
Fee
$15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV)
Booking window
3 days to 11 months ahead
Cancellations
Free to cancel over 1 month out (less $5 fee); $10 under 1 month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. Unannounced no-shows are cancelled, nonrefundable.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-24

Sites and hookups

Total sites
20
Tent sites
4
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: campsitephotos.com, accessed 2026-09-26; parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Rules

Stay limit
7 days in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Sources: leg.state.nv.us, accessed 2026-09-27; parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Access and cell service

Shade
Some shade
Elevation
4,505 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Kershaw-Ryan State Park is open year-round .

Source: campsitephotos.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Kershaw-Ryan State Park?
Sites at Kershaw-Ryan State Park are reserved through Reserve Nevada (https://www.reservenevada.com). Booking window: 3 days to 11 months ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Kershaw-Ryan State Park?
Camping at Kershaw-Ryan State Park costs $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Kershaw-Ryan State Park?
Free to cancel over 1 month out (less $5 fee); $10 under 1 month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. Unannounced no-shows are cancelled, nonrefundable.
How many campsites does Kershaw-Ryan State Park have?
Kershaw-Ryan State Park has 20 campsites, including 4 tent sites.
Does Kershaw-Ryan State Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Kershaw-Ryan State Park have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. There is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Kershaw-Ryan State Park?
Yes, Kershaw-Ryan State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Kershaw-Ryan State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kershaw-Ryan State Park.
When is Kershaw-Ryan State Park open?
Kershaw-Ryan State Park is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Kershaw-Ryan State Park?
The stay limit at Kershaw-Ryan State Park is 7 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Kershaw-Ryan State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Kershaw-Ryan State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T at Kershaw-Ryan State Park. It shows none at Kershaw-Ryan State Park from T-Mobile or Verizon, though T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Kershaw-Ryan State Park?
Kershaw-Ryan State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Kershaw-Ryan State Park

fishypedia.com · 25 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Beaver Dam Wash, whose mapped center point is 25 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Beaver Dam Wash fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Kershaw-Ryan State Park, in straight-line miles: Caliente Hot Springs (hot spring, 2.3 miles), and Echo Canyon State Park (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

More campgrounds: camping near Caliente and campgrounds in Lincoln.

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Reservable: Reserve Nevada $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV)
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