State Park / State Forest
Near Silver Springs, Nevada: $15–$30/night, rigs to 40 ft. Open Year-round. Book 6 months ahead via NV State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Silver Springs, Nevada
How much does camping at Lahontan State Recreation Area Campground cost, and when is it open?
Lahontan State Recreation Area Campground near Silver Springs, Nevada (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $15–$30/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 40 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via NV State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$15–$30/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 40 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via NV State Parks portal
The insider read
Sandy beaches + warm water — feels Mediterranean. Closest state-park camp to Reno (45 min). Quiet midweek; busy weekends with Reno crowd.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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