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Rye Patch State Recreation Area

Its 47 sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, camping costs $15/night ($20 non-NV); camp and boat $20/night ($25 non-NV), and it is open year-round. Rye Patch State Recreation Area is a State Park campground near Lovelock, Nevada.

Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Lovelock, Nevada

Rye Patch Reservoir seen from Interstate 80, the two campgrounds sit along its shore below and above the damRye Patch Reservoir seen from the west end of Rye Patch Dam, between the park's two campgroundsThe Humboldt River just below Rye Patch Dam, where the park's River Campground sitsWater released from Rye Patch Dam into the Humboldt RiverRye Patch Dam on the Humboldt River, Rye Patch State Recreation Area
Rye Patch Reservoir seen from Interstate 80, the two campgrounds sit along its shore below and above the damRye Patch Reservoir seen from the west end of Rye Patch Dam, between the park's two campgroundsThe Humboldt River just below Rye Patch Dam, where the park's River Campground sitsWater released from Rye Patch Dam into the Humboldt RiverRye Patch Dam on the Humboldt River, Rye Patch State Recreation Area1 / 5

Rye Patch Reservoir seen from Interstate 80, the two campgrounds sit along its shore below and above the dam. Photo: Riverhugger, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by
State Park

It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Rye Patch State Recreation Area; its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Reserve Nevada Book a site
Fee
$15/night ($20 non-NV); camp and boat $20/night ($25 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
47
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

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

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

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

Sources: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; leg.state.nv.us, accessed 2026-09-27

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,137 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.4 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

Rye Patch State Recreation Area is open year-round .

Source: en.wikipedia.org, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Rye Patch State Recreation Area?
Sites at Rye Patch State Recreation Area 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 Rye Patch State Recreation Area?
Camping at Rye Patch State Recreation Area costs $15/night ($20 non-NV); camp and boat $20/night ($25 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Rye Patch State Recreation Area?
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 Rye Patch State Recreation Area have?
Rye Patch State Recreation Area has 47 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Rye Patch State Recreation Area?
Yes, Rye Patch State Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Rye Patch State Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rye Patch State Recreation Area.
When is Rye Patch State Recreation Area open?
Rye Patch State Recreation Area is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Rye Patch State Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Rye Patch State Recreation Area is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Rye Patch State Recreation Area?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Rye Patch State Recreation Area?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Rye Patch State Recreation Area. 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 Rye Patch State Recreation Area?
Rye Patch State Recreation Area is managed by the state park system.

Around Rye Patch State Recreation Area

fishypedia.com · 12 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Coyote Creek, whose mapped center point is 12 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Coyote Creek fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 0.1 miles

Rye Patch Reservoir's mapped center point is 0.1 miles from Rye Patch State Recreation Area in a straight line. Current water level: Rye Patch Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Rye Patch State Recreation Area, in a straight line: Kyle Hot Springs (hot spring, 23 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

More campgrounds: camping near Lovelock and campgrounds in Pershing.

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Photo credits

Reservable: Reserve Nevada $15/night ($20 non-NV); camp and boat $20/night ($25 non-NV)
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