Lahontan State Recreation Area

Nevada State Park

Entrance fee$5 / vehicle
CampingYes
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About Lahontan State Recreation Area

Sixty-nine miles of shoreline on an irrigation reservoir named for the ancient lake that once filled this basin, fringed with willows and cottonwoods. Boat, water-ski, fish or ride, and look for the bald eagles that nest here.

Things to do

Amenities & facilities

Camping options

Entrance fee

$5 per vehicle — Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Boat launch: $15.00 (Non-NV Vehicles $20.00) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) Camp and boat: $25.00 per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $30.00 per night) Bike in: $2.00 per bike

Hours

Always Open

Hours as published by Nevada State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone775-577-2226

Address1971 Fir Ave, Silver Springs, NV 89429

Upcoming events at Lahontan State Recreation Area

Event details and registration are on the Nevada State Parks calendar.

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