Notable Campgrounds
- Best for water access: The sites on the south loop of the campground offer the closest access to the reservoir.
- Best for large RVs: Several spacious back-in sites and pull-through sites can accommodate large RVs.
- Best for comfort: Three cabins, include one ADA-accessible cabin, are available year-round and offer beds, restrooms, heat and air conditioning, mini-fridge, microwave, and electricity
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Arrive early in the day, especially during peak periods, since all campsites are first-come first-served.
- If your travel plans are flexible, try visiting during the week and during off-peak and non-holiday times.
- The cabins in the park can be reserved up to six months in advance.
When to Go
The park is open year-round and offers recreational opportunities in all seasons. Visit in the late spring to see a dazzling display of wildflowers. Summers are a popular time to visit for swimming, boating, and hiking. Fishing is best in the spring and fall. In the winter, the reservoir ices over, offering ice fishing and ice skating, while the rest of the park can be explored on skis, sleds, and snowmobiles. The campground, restrooms, and showers are open year-round.
Know Before You Go
- Bring everything you need with you, as the park offers very limited amenities. The closest town is Mountain City, 20 miles away, while the nearest gas station is 35 miles away at Owyhee.
- Drive only on established roads and park in designated areas. OHVs must stay on established roads.
- Hunting is not permitted inside the park.
- Pets are welcome but must be kept on leash.
Wild Horse State Recreation Area
Remote high desert Nevada park offers excellent fishing, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation
Located in northeastern Nevada, Wild Horse State Recreation Area is a remote park located at the northeast shore of the 2,800-acre Wild Horse Reservoir, which offers two swim beaches and a boat ramp. Well stocked with different species, including trout, bass, perch, and catfish, fishing (including ice fishing in the winter) is one of the top draws here. The park is also known for its wildflower displays, wildlife, and plentiful winter recreation. The park offers plentiful wildlife and excellent stargazing at night. One campground offers 34 sites across two loops, with picnic table, shade, fire pit, and a camp pad. Three cabins are also available.
Located in northeastern Nevada, Wild Horse State Recreation Area is a remote park located at the northeast shore of the 2,800-acre Wild Horse Reservoir, which offers two swim beaches and a boat ramp. Well stocked with different species, including trout, bass, perch, and catfish, fishing (including ice fishing in the winter) is one of the top draws here. The park is also known for its wildflower displays, wildlife, and plentiful winter recreation. The park offers plentiful wildlife and excellent stargazing at night. One campground offers 34 sites across two loops, with picnic table, shade, fire pit, and a camp pad. Three cabins are also available.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Wild Horse State Recreation Area
Give your wild heart what it needs, and get out into some wide open spaces. Whatever the season, the Wildhorse Campground would be a comfy spot to park it and enjoy the expansive terrain, birds, wildlife, and starry night skies at Wildhorse State Recreation Area. The large lake with great fishing opportunities (even ice fishing in the winter!) is Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
The park is open year-round and offers recreational opportunities in all seasons. Visit in the late spring to see a dazzling display of wildflowers. Summers are a popular time to visit for swimming, boating, and hiking. Fishing is best in the spring and fall. In the winter, the reservoir ices over, offering ice fishing and ice skating, while the rest of the park can be explored on skis, sleds, and snowmobiles. The campground, restrooms, and showers are open year-round.
Know Before You Go
Public campgrounds (book externally) —