Rye Patch State Recreation Area Campground Nevada
Rye Patch State Recreation Area Overview
Rye Patch State Recreation Area is a scenic desert-water recreation destination in Pershing County, northern Nevada, centered around the expansive Rye Patch Reservoir on the Humboldt River.
There are two campgrounds with about 59 campsites. The Lower (‘River’) Campground’ (below the dam) has 39 campsites. The Upper (‘Westside’) Campground is next to the reservoir and has 20 sites. Group camping is also available.
Both campgrounds are open year round. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, flush toilets, hot-water showers, trash collection (dumpsters) and an RV dump station at Westside Campground. There’s also a boat ramp at the reservoir. Campsites are suitable for tents, trailers and RVs.  Some campsites have trees offering shade. Each campsite also has a parking spur, table (with shade structure), fire ring and grill.
Rye Patch State Recreation Area – Recreation & Info
The Rye Patch Reservoir has 72 miles of shoreline and offers the outdoor enthusiasts a variety of recreational activities including water sports, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. The area also has some nice off-riding vehicle trails, as well as ghost towns to explore.
The annual Rye Patch Nugget Shoot (metal detecting derby) is also popular and attracts visitors from across the country. More information about program scheduling may be obtained from either park staff or kiosks.
If your travels head east, you may also be interested in Southfork State Recreation Area. Kingston Campground is also nice if headed south.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Boat Launch/Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Fair
- Drinking Water
- Dumpsters
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
- RV Dump Station
- Shade Structure
- Showers
- Trash Collection
- Visitor Center
Activities
- ATVing
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- OHVing
- OTV Trails/Riding
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Prospecting
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
- Wind Surfing
Lovelock, Nevada 89419
775 442-0135
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Camper Van
- Group
- Primitive
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
59
# of RV Hookup Campsites:
3
Campsite Vehicle Size:
Up to 75 feet.
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
4,000
Dump Station:
In Campground
Rye Patch State Recreation Area Comments & Reviews
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Are you going to have a metal detecting derby this year?
Hi Gary,
Not sure about that. I checked the State Park’s web page and there were no updates. I recommend calling Rye Patch SRA to check: 775-442-0135