Set on the shores of Rye Patch Reservoir, this developed campground offers 44 sites with water and electric hookups, plus restrooms and showers. The setting is classic Nevada — sagebrush hills rolling down to a blue reservoir backed by distant mountains. Popular with fishing crowds during spring and fall, quieter in summer heat.
Access is straightforward off I-80, making it a solid overnight stop between Reno and Winnemucca. Reservoir levels fluctuate significantly with irrigation demands, sometimes leaving boat ramps high and dry by late summer. Wind can be fierce across the open water.
Reservoir camping between Reno and Winnemucca
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Rye Patch Reservoir Road, Nevada Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Lovelock, Nevada |
| Miles from pavement | 0.3 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 44 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $20.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes — Reservation site |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | April-October |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Dump station, Hookups, Picnic table, Showers, Toilets, Trash service |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |