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Walker River State Recreation Area

Its 51 sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, camping costs $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV), and it is open year-round. Walker River State Recreation Area is a State Park campground near Yerington, Nevada.

Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Yerington, Nevada

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites
Max RV length
80 ft
Cell service
Spotty
Shade
Shaded

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
51
RV sites
19
Group sites
6
Hookups
Some sites
Max RV length
80 ft
  • ✓ 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; outerspatial.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

Cell service, reported
Spotty
Shade
Shaded
Elevation
4,390 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
World Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 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.

38.8171, -119.0562 in Lyon. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Walker River State Recreation Area is open year-round .

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Walker River State Recreation Area?
Sites at Walker River 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 Walker River State Recreation Area?
Camping at Walker River State Recreation Area costs $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Walker River 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 Walker River State Recreation Area have?
Walker River State Recreation Area has 51 campsites, including 19 RV sites and 6 group sites.
Does Walker River State Recreation Area have RV hookups?
Some sites at Walker River State Recreation Area have hookups; others do not. 19 sites take RVs, the longest rig allowed is 80 feet, and there is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Walker River State Recreation Area?
Yes, Walker River State Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Walker River State Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Walker River State Recreation Area.
When is Walker River State Recreation Area open?
Walker River State Recreation Area is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Walker River State Recreation Area?
The stay limit at Walker River State Recreation Area is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Walker River State Recreation Area?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Walker River State Recreation Area?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away, Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away, and World Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, or World Mobile at Walker River State Recreation Area itself, and nothing from T-Mobile within about half a mile. Visitor reports on record describe spotty service at the campground, though. 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.
Who manages Walker River State Recreation Area?
Walker River State Recreation Area is managed by the state park system.

Around Walker River State Recreation Area

fishypedia.com · 8.4 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Walker River, West Fork, whose mapped center point is 8.4 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Walker River, West Fork fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 19 miles

Weber Reservoir's mapped center point is 19 miles from Walker River State Recreation Area in a straight line. Current water level: Weber Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

More campgrounds: camping near Yerington and campgrounds in Lyon.

Sources

  • parks.nv.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-24
  • parks.nv.gov (reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-24
  • parks.nv.gov (water, petsAllowed, sites, fee), accessed 2026-09-26
  • campsitephotos.com (maxRvLengthFt, shade, cellService, elevationFt, sites.group, dumpStation), accessed 2026-09-26
  • outerspatial.com (sites.total (Bighorn and Two Trees campgrounds, The Elbow area)), accessed 2026-09-26
  • parks.nv.gov (cancellationPolicy, reservationWindow), accessed 2026-09-27
  • leg.state.nv.us (quietHours, generatorsAllowed (NAC 407.150)), accessed 2026-09-27
  • parks.nv.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-27
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
Reservable: Reserve Nevada $15/night + $10 hookup fee ($20 non-NV)
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