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Lahontan State Recreation Area

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

Alert Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Silver Springs, Nevada

Lahontan State Recreation AreaLahontan Reservoir's shore near Silver Springs, on the park's western sideLahontan Reservoir, the Carson River reservoir the state recreation area surroundsLahontan Dam lit up at night under the stars, at the east end of the reservoirSundown over Lahontan Reservoir, Lahontan State Recreation Area
Lahontan State Recreation AreaLahontan Reservoir's shore near Silver Springs, on the park's western sideLahontan Reservoir, the Carson River reservoir the state recreation area surroundsLahontan Dam lit up at night under the stars, at the east end of the reservoirSundown over Lahontan Reservoir, Lahontan State Recreation AreaLahontan Reservoir at high water in a historical National Archives photo, Lahontan State Recreation Area1 / 6

Photo: Public domain, Public domain

Managed by
State Park
Max RV length
50 ft
Access road
Paved
Cell service
Spotty
Shade
Some shade

Lahontan State Recreation Area sits inside Lahontan State Recreation Area. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Lahontan Dam: A Newlands Project dam on the Carson River completed in 1915, 162 feet high and 1,700 feet long. (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
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

Max RV length
50 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

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

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

Access road
Paved
Cell service, reported
Spotty
Shade
Some shade
Elevation
4,157 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
World Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 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

Lahontan State Recreation Area is open year-round . In winter: toilets closed, per the managing agency.

Source: en.wikipedia.org, accessed 2026-09-25

Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-26: Showers and flush toilets close for the off-season, October through May; the campground itself stays open year-round

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lahontan State Recreation Area?
Sites at Lahontan 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 Lahontan State Recreation Area?
Camping at Lahontan State Recreation Area costs $15/night ($20 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Lahontan 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.
Is there drinking water at Lahontan State Recreation Area?
Yes, Lahontan State Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Lahontan State Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lahontan State Recreation Area.
When is Lahontan State Recreation Area open?
As of 2026-09-26: Showers and flush toilets close for the off-season, October through May; the campground itself stays open year-round. Normally, it is open year-round.
Is Lahontan State Recreation Area open in winter?
Yes, Lahontan State Recreation Area is open year-round; in winter toilets are closed.
How long can you stay at Lahontan State Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Lahontan State Recreation Area is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Lahontan State Recreation Area?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Lahontan 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 AT&T and T-Mobile at Lahontan State Recreation Area. It shows none at Lahontan State Recreation Area from World Mobile, though World Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away. 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 Lahontan State Recreation Area?
Lahontan State Recreation Area is managed by the state park system.

Around Lahontan State Recreation Area

fishypedia.com · 1.9 miles

Lahontan State Recreation Area sits on Lahontan Reservoir, 1.9 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Lahontan Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 9.3 miles

Lahontan Reservoir's mapped center point is 9.3 miles from Lahontan State Recreation Area 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 Lahontan State Recreation Area, in straight-line miles: Lahontan Reservoir (Silver Springs) (swimming hole, under 0.1 mile), and Steamboat Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Fort Churchill State Historic Park 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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