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    Rye Patch

    4.3 (11 reviews)
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    Mike B.

    We stopped to check this place out for future camping trips. It is located about 22 miles east of Lovelock. At the entrance there is a restaurant/bar and a small private resort that looks like it has camping spots and some cabins. About a half mile down the road is the dam and on the left is either a day use or group camp area with a nature trail. After you drive over the dam there's a campground on the left hand side with about 20 spots and an RV dump. There are also vault toilets. If you continue down the road about another half mile you come to the end where there is a boat ramp and a fish cleaning area as well as picnic locations with covers. At this location there are also flushable toilet bathrooms and showers. It appears there are several different species of fish in the reservoir. This road also provides access to the BLM land.

    Tommy J.

    We stopped here on the way back from Idaho to camp a few days. It was beautiful and clean. The ranger station was always closed, so we used the drop box. $15 a night to camp. We stayed in the Reservation Area as no one reserved it. It was a huge area and had a small little beach like spot that opened to the river. Camping so close to the Dam, the water was cold and the current was deceptively strong. Also, not deep at all, maybe 2 ft. A short walk up the road, there were showers that cost a quarter. 1 quarter was enough for 1 person to shower. There are quite a few wild turkeys, pelicans and what looked like Hurons?? I'm not sure as I'm not a Bird watcher. The reservoir (the other side of the dam) was fun for the kids. Water is warm on top, cold under. Nice for a 90 degree+ day. Not crowded even on weekends. We spent 2 days fully exploring the reservoir. We could only find 3 access points on the miles long reservoir. The main entrance, where the ever-closed ranger kiosk is. About 5 miles east of that is an exit "Humbolt" with no signs or direction on how to access. We liked this spot for swimming the best as the water was warmer. Also there was a small boat launch and many undeveloped places to camp. The other access was even further east. Absolutely no map or directions. We drive around Imlay looking for roads. Even the GPS was off. But we finally found a dirt road that headed North and followed it 4-5 miles. The access point was more like a river access and marshy. With a good 4-wheel drive, might be fun, but we turned around and went to the Middle access. All-in-all what a great adventure. Swimming, Camping and exploring, fires and s'mores. We will come back!

    Looking downstream from the dam. Our new trailer is that white spot just about in the center of the pic in #16.
    KC B.

    Visited and camped this past weekend. We recently upgraded our travel trailer so it was a good test campout. We had never visited before and wanted to add it to our NV SP Passport (get 15 stamps during visits and your next year's passport is free). We arrived Friday evening after a couple hour drive from Reno that included a stop for gas in Fernley. We were surprised to find a spot right on the river (#16). It didn't have shade but we have our own, and the unobstructed view of the Humboldt as it rushed by and the sound of the water coming down the spillway was very much to our liking. The river gave us a lot of bird watching: pelicans, gulls, Blue Heron, egrets, and numerous species of ducks, mergansers and the like. On a morning walk I scared up a turkey, and that evening I almost tripped over a snake (not a rattler) as I rushed to the bank to catch a glimpse of a mammal swimming near the opposite bank. I thought it an otter, but the ranger said it could have been a beaver. No flat tail (or any tail) visible so I think otter, as the beaver I've seen trail that tail behind them usually. My Sunday morning walk interrupted 3 good-sized deer near the showers. Lots O'wildlife. Lots of stars at night too. Satellites galore but only one small shooting star. The spaces are nicely separated and some are very shaded and all have a picnic table, fire ring, and some have shelters. A few have electricity and fresh water hookups but we just dry camped. The reservoir was busy on Saturday with water skiers, jet skis and a lone kayak. A few swimmers and fishermen as well. There are quite a few overflow spots- not as nice but some with views and water and sewer hookups. Very RV friendly there, with a dump station as well. Across the river is a tent camping area. Not too many spots but idyllic and really right on the river. Camping was $12 per night- a few dollars more for non-Nevadans. Entry into the park is another $5 a day per vehicle, but our Passport covers that. Lots of rangers and volunteers- I think I counted five different ones, plus a sheriff made the rounds late at night as well, but it was a good bunch of campers, friendly and quiet at night. Lots of families. A little buggy- mostly gnats. Clean pit toilets and nice coin-operated showers (I did not partake). A couple of nearby nature trails as well. We spent Saturday driving to Lovelock, exploring Lovelock Cave, driving over Spring Valley pass into Buena Vista valley and checking out Unionville and Kyle Hot Springs (both meh... but a beautiful unpopulated valley with a lot of snow on Star Peak and the surrounding mountains). Gorgeous. We stopped at Thunder Mountain for a moment too. Odd place but interesting. Kinda reminded me of a cross between Coral Castle in SoFL and the Watts Towers. A bonus is Danny who runs Golddiggers right outside the park entrance. It is a local dive bar with cold beer and fantastic food. We skipped cooking Saturday night and enjoyed his hospitality and a huge pile of Super Nachos. And you should see his pizzas! Great company, food and reasonable prices. So we have crossed Rye Patch off our list for our Passport. Or have we? We may just return and enjoy the lake a bit more as well as order one of those pizzas :)

    Nice size spaces
    DrDave N.

    Late Aug, 2017. $14/night for out-of-staters. ($14 total. Camping fee includes entrance fee). Seems like a great deal to me, especially compared to Calif. About 23 spaces. About a mile off the highway, at the south end of the lake, below the dam. (There is another campground on the west side of the lake, maybe 22 miles farther.) If I remember correctly; After exiting the highway & passing a private campground & GoldDiggers bar/restaurant, You drive past the tenting only turn off, over the dam, then take the campground turnoff. You'll pass by the bigger bathroom building, this one has showers, then you are down at camp space #1. We arrived on a Thursday eve at sunset & got one of the last 2 spaces. Seems like many people pulled out early Fri am though. The ranger said weekends are usually pretty full. Self pay stations at main entrance & also across from space #1. Paying at self-pay tube drop across from camp site#1 is much easier & closer. Definitely pay when you arrive because there is a additional $10 fee if you wait until asked. See the photo of the rate sign. Lots of trees, so you ought to get some shade. 2 restroom buildings. A total of 2 showers, which take quarters. 1 quarter is good for about 5 minutes. Great deal, especially since it works well. No hot/cold adjustment but the shower was a perfect temp. Each shower is a separate locking room. Each separate locking restroom has a sink & toilet. So I think that is gender neutral if that matters to you. Some sites overlook the river below the dam. Nice place. A bit buggy in the evening, but mostly just gnats. Only a very few mosquitoes. Keep your night lights away from you as they will attract hundreds of gnats. Quiet hours are after 10pm & that includes generators. You can hear the water spilling down the spillway of the dam all night, and the occasional distant train whistle (which is ok!) Camp spaces are fairly level, some are pull-throughs. Most spaces are separated by trees or shrubs. we saw some wild turkeys roaming through the camp. Pleasant. Dark sky, great place to see the stars.

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    Thunder Mountain Monument - One of a kind, no doubt about it!

    Thunder Mountain Monument

    4.5(23 reviews)
    16.0 mi

    In the middle of the Nevada desert, a stones throw from I-80 is a monument. I guarantee that any…read moreperson that visits it, will be affected. It was put together by a man named Frank Van Zant, the son of a Native American who was a member of the Creek tribe. Frank Van Zant served in WWII. There is a TON of YouTube and Wikipedia about the guy and his work. By the time I finished deep diving into this, I am convinced that the man held a lot of beliefs that many wouldn't understand fully. I think he was a good man at his core and he lived his life the way HE wanted to live it. The site is literally in the middle of nowhere (Nevada Desert) but right off the 1-80. Yes it is the oddest monument I have ever seen. The man claims to pay homage to Native Americans but there is way more going on here then just that. Fact is, we weren't sure what to think, other than this place was one of a kind. We stayed about an hour looking at all of the work he had done. 2 days later, I'm still thinking about this. There are two short movies (about 30 minutes) showing Frank talking about his place as you get a bit of insight to his minds eye. If you ever come upon Imlay Nevada, you absolutely need to stop here. We definitely will see it again.

    Very interesting monument and a great stop to stretch your legs on I-80. The concept that inspired…read morethe buildings here is really cool.

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    A must see if you're passing through!

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    I told you there a lot going on here!

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    Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

    Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

    4.0(3 reviews)
    73.5 mi

    My 300th review!!!…read more Water in the middle of the desert? No, wait, a wetland habitat in the middle of the desert? This must be a mirage! Nope, if you've found your way out to Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, that's definitely water you're seeing, along with all sorts of shorebirds, herons, egrets, ducks, owls, hawks and other wildlife coming in for a bit of respite from the harsh environment around it. With most of these types of areas, my first question is always about the quality of the roads used to get around. The roads are all gravel once inside the refuge, but I can tell you that at Stillwater, in dry conditions, a car is perfectly fine. There are no dips or divots in the road a car can't handle, and definitely no clearance issues. Even when the roads are wet, there really isn't an issue. As a national refuge, this is a federally managed wetland project designed to provide habitat and attract and sustain wetland species in Northern Nevada. For birdwatchers, this place can be paradise, with several species calling the area home. The refuge has a great walking trails that take you into some unique habitat, and give you opportunities to see the diversity of wildlife in the area. I've seen all sorts of birds, as well as deer, coyotes, and more. If you have a non-motorized boat, paddling through some of the larger ponds can be a great way to spend an afternoon. They even have overnight campgrounds that are suitable for tents or RVs. I've been coming to Stillwater for the past few years, and with the drought conditions throughout the state, this place has definitely suffered. To put it in perspective, last year there were 3 large areas holding water, and in 2014 they're down to one. I'm hopeful we have a great winter that brings a lot of precipitation that will help replenish our water supply. We all know we need it!

    We went in November of 2006…read more We saw ducks, blue heron and other waterfowl. We even saw a few birds of prey. If you are into desert landscapes, and wetlands this is a great mix. I prefer lots of trees myself, of which there were very few. However it was VERY beautiful and we did enjoy it. There was also a wildlife viewing platform that allowed you to look out on the marshes. The bathrooms were impeccable for the "porta-potty/outhouse" type that most parks have. Talk about clean! wow! It wasn't to terribly hot in November when we went but PLEASE bring water with you, you'll want it. A jacket too if it's in the Winter months.

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    Black Rock Desert

    Black Rock Desert

    4.8(6 reviews)
    56.5 mi

    Staying in Reno for a week, our primary outdoor adventure was going into the Black Rock Desert…read moretowards the High Rock Canyon area. We've spent a lot of time in the western deserts but never up here in northern Nevada. With our 4WD vehicle, we were prepared for iffy roads but surprisingly, the road all the way out to Soldier Meadow was well graded. Not challenging at all. That said, I could see how it would be after any significant amount of rain. Plenty of potential mud spots. As it turned out, we didn't make it to the canyon due to fuel concerns but the road to Soldier Meadow was worth the drive. Next time, we'll carry an extra gas can. There's a gas station in Gerlach but it wasn't open when we drove through in the morning.

    Went to Black Rock Desert for Black Rock Rendezvous May 25-27, 2013. First time to Gerlach, NV and…read morethis desert. This is where Burning Man is held every yr. The town of Gerlach has 3 bars & the Black Rock Desert Visitor Center. There's Gerlach Water Tower Park with just a water tower & maybe a bench or table, can't remember, plus a map/brochures to pick up. Black Rock Desert Visitor Center - you can ask about the desert, some stuff for sale like sunscreen, water bottles, books, posters. There's a unisex bathroom we used - last flushed toilet for a while! We checked out Guru Rd - it's a neat dirt road with lots of folk art along the way. Pretty cool Elvis Memorial, & sayings on rocks. We turned off 12 mile access to head into the Playa. Desert is just that, sand, dirt, dried mud. Pretty neat to be able to camp in the desert with nothing around. Since it's on BLM land it's FREE to camp there. I'm not sure how they use the bathroom regular if you camp, but they brought in 8 pit toilets for us to use. Everyone was asked to bring 1 gallon of water per person/day. There's no drinking water in the desert. Got there after about 7hrs with lots of stops. Sat we just set up our tents & had a potluck dinner Dutch Over Cookoff & stuff we brought with the Friends of Black Rock. Watched some singers & kids playing with sparklers. Quiet camp is 10pm. We heard fireworks going off, not sure what time that was. Sun they had tours 8:30-2:30pm, but we could only pick one tour. I wanted them all! So we picked Solider Meadows-it's 1hr ea way to get there, several neat hot springs slightly off the trail. We saw some wild horses cross in front of the truck we were in - that was neat. After the tour we looked & found Double Hot Springs on our own. It's way neat!! One hot spring was 175 degree, the other was 180 degrees. No touching it or going in!! Too damn hot! Dinner was make your own tacos - they had drilled the meats, some cheese quesadillas, etc. Mon - some quick breakfast: muffins, oranges, bagels/cream cheese. Everyone started packing out. Leave No Trace!! Everything packed in, must be packed out. Maybe we'll go back for Hot Springs Tour & Fly Geyser!

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    Water Canyon Recreation Area - Last campsite, at the end of the road before the gate

    Water Canyon Recreation Area

    4.7(6 reviews)
    47.7 mi

    I was on a road trip in early March with my dog, and was looking for hiking opportunities. I…read moredecided to give Water Canyon a try. It was a good time. First, the challenges I faced -- (1) At that time of year, snow was melting at lower elevations, and things were very muddy. I just was driving a little sedan with limited clearance, and I realized I would not be able to drive to the end of the trailhead. I parked at one of the campsites and hiked. Even still, my car got really muddy (later the interior got muddy when I got back in!). The lessons are to drive a car with some clearance and 4-wheel-drive if possible, and bring a towel or something to clean off! (2) There was a surprising amount of snow still in March once you get on the trail. I probably should have waited just a bit longer. We were still able to hike for a while, but I wasn't prepared for the snow. Having said that, it was a nice hike. We got some great sunshine, and as the sun started to go down, you get great shadows. It feels like there could be quite a bit of wildlife around you. I saw several campers at the campsites on the way to the trailhead. They seemed to be enjoying themselves. Several other dogs nearby. The place is pretty close to town, also. I stayed at a hotel in Winnemucca that night, and this was a convenient hike for a traveler.

    Camped here on a rainy Thursday night, 7/23/15, at the last campsite before the gate...in the grove…read moreof birch trees by the creek. I LOVED IT! One of the best campsites I've stayed at, and it was F R E E ! ! Right outside town, but felt very remote and peaceful (although I can see where it would get rowdy on weekends...there was lots of graffiti on the table about kids having sex there and whatnot). Site was huge, flat and equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table...surrounded by a stately grove of trees, with a view of the creek. No mosquitoes, but plenty of birds and a skunk (who left us alone, thankfully). Not sure if wood gathering is permitted, but there was plenty around. There were also vault toilets nearby. I would DEFINITELY stay here again! Can't recommend this enough!

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    Water Canyon Recreation Area - In early March, there was snow on the ground though it was sunny and warm. It was a beautiful afternoon hike, but be sure to wear boots!

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    In early March, there was snow on the ground though it was sunny and warm. It was a beautiful afternoon hike, but be sure to wear boots!

    Rye Patch - campgrounds - Updated June 2026

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