Beat the heat and come to Rye Patch State Recreation Area. With the 22 mile-long reservoir at your disposal, there’s a million ways to stay cool in those hot summer months! Hang along the shore to grab a picnic, fish, and soak in the rays, or dive right in! Boating, water-skiing, swimming, the only time you’ll need to leave the water is when you hit the hay—and once science cracks the code for sleeping underwater, it’ll be time to go full mermaid and never leave!
Beat the heat and come to Rye Patch State Recreation Area. With the 22 mile-long reservoir at your disposal, there’s a million ways to stay cool in those hot summer months! Hang along the shore to grab a picnic, fish, and soak in the rays, or dive right in! Boating, water-skiing, swimming, the only time you’ll need to leave the water is when you hit the hay—and once science cracks the code for sleeping underwater, it’ll be time to go full mermaid and never leave!
The smaller of the two campgrounds in Rye Patch State Recreation Area, River Campground is located right below the dam of the 22-mile-long reservoir. When the reservoir is full, you’ve got more than 11,000 acres to swim, fish, and paddle in, along with 72 miles of shoreline for exploring. Spend your days adventuring, playing volleyball or horsesho Read more...
On the western shore of the Rye Patch Reservoir, Westside Campground is the larger of the two campgrounds found within the park. This is where you’ll find the park’s boat launch and fishing area. There’s a short nature trail along the shore that will bring you to River Campground, and more trails along the eastern shore. Slip your boat in the wate Read more...
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Rye Patch State Recreation Area
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Beat the heat and come to Rye Patch State Recreation Area. With the 22 mile-long reservoir at your disposal, there’s a million ways to stay cool in those hot summer months! Hang along the shore to grab a picnic, fish, and soak in the rays, or dive right in! Boating, water-skiing, swimming, the only time you’ll need to leave the water is when you hit the hay—and once science cracks the code for sleeping underwater, it’ll be time to go full mermaid and never leave!
Beat the heat and come to Rye Patch State Recreation Area. With the 22 mile-long reservoir at your disposal, there’s a million ways to stay cool in those hot summer months! Hang along the shore to grab a picnic, fish, and soak in the rays, or dive right in! Boating, water-skiing, swimming, the only time you’ll need to leave the water is when you hit the hay—and once science cracks the code for sleeping underwater, it’ll be time to go full mermaid and never leave!
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2 campgrounds in Rye Patch State Recreation Area
The smaller of the two campgrounds in Rye Patch State Recreation Area, River Campground is located right below the dam of the 22-mile-long reservoir. When the reservoir is full, you’ve got more than 11,000 acres to swim, fish, and paddle in, along with 72 miles of shoreline for exploring. Spend your days adventuring, playing volleyball or horsesho Read more...
On the western shore of the Rye Patch Reservoir, Westside Campground is the larger of the two campgrounds found within the park. This is where you’ll find the park’s boat launch and fishing area. There’s a short nature trail along the shore that will bring you to River Campground, and more trails along the eastern shore. Slip your boat in the wate Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
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