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Fort Churchill State Historic Park

Its 20 sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, camping costs $15/night ($20 non-NV), and it is open year-round. Fort Churchill State Historic Park is a State Park campground near Silver Springs, Nevada.

Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Silver Springs, Nevada

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The adobe ruins of Fort Churchill in the sagebrush, the centerpiece of Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Photo: BLM Nevada, Public domain

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None
Cell service
Spotty
Shade
Shaded

Fort Churchill State Historic Park sits inside Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Fort Churchill ruins: A U.S. Army post built in 1860 and abandoned in 1869, preserved in a state of arrested decay near the campground. (parks.nv.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Reserve Nevada Book a site
Fee
$15/night ($20 non-NV)
Booking window
3 days to 11 months ahead
Cancellations
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
20
Hookups
None
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

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

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

Rules

Stay limit
7 days in any 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 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Cell service, reported
Spotty
Shade
Shaded
Elevation
4,250 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

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

Fort Churchill State Historic Park is open year-round .

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
Sites at Fort Churchill State Historic 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 Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
Camping at Fort Churchill State Historic Park costs $15/night ($20 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.
How many campsites does Fort Churchill State Historic Park have?
Fort Churchill State Historic Park has 20 campsites.
Does Fort Churchill State Historic Park have RV hookups?
No. Fort Churchill State Historic Park has no hookups. There is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
Yes, Fort Churchill State Historic Park has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fort Churchill State Historic Park.
When is Fort Churchill State Historic Park open?
Fort Churchill State Historic Park is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
The stay limit at Fort Churchill State Historic Park is 7 days in any 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
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 AT&T and T-Mobile at Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Visitor reports on record describe it as spotty. 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 Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
Fort Churchill State Historic Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Fort Churchill State Historic Park

fishypedia.com · 7.8 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lahontan Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 7.8 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lahontan Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 16 miles

Lahontan Reservoir's mapped center point is 16 miles from Fort Churchill State Historic Park in a straight line. Current water level: Lahontan Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Fort Churchill State Historic Park, in straight-line miles: Lahontan Reservoir (Silver Springs) (swimming hole, 6.6 miles), Steamboat Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles), and Carson Hot Springs (hot spring, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Lahontan State Recreation Area Silver Springs · State Park Season Year-round Fee $15/night ($20 non-NV)

More campgrounds: camping near Silver Springs and campgrounds in Lyon.

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Reservable: Reserve Nevada $15/night ($20 non-NV)
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