Nevada State Parks

05/29/2026

🔥 Fire Restrictions Are in Effect 🔥

The following activities are prohibited during fire restrictions:
- Campfires, charcoal grills, and wood-burning fires outside approved fire rings/designated areas
- Smoking outside enclosed vehicles or cleared areas
- Welding or open-flame torch use without a permit
- Fireworks, tracer rounds, steel-core ammo, explosive targets, and incendiary devices
- Operating vehicles/equipment without a spark arrestor off established roads
- Operating motorized equipment in wildland areas without an ax, shovel, and 1 gallon of water

Portable gas or pressurized fuel stoves are allowed.

Nevada State Parks currently under restrictions:
• Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Area
• Cave Rock State Park
• Ice Age Fossils State Park
• Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park
• Sand Harbor State Park
• Spooner Lake State Park
• Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
• Valley of Fire State Park
• Van Sickle Bi-State Park

Learn more about fire restrictions as parks.nv.gov/fire

05/29/2026

Every sip supports Nevada State Parks projects across the state!

05/27/2026

Rye Patch Resevoir, located in Rye Patch State Recreation Area, has been placed under a HAB Watch Advisory due to a possible Harmful Algae Bloom.

Visual assessments have indicated a possible bloom. Water tests are currently being conducted by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). These toxic algae can cause serious health issues for humans and animals.

If you see water that looks discolored or smells bad, stay away. Pets should be kept away from all water bodies under a HAB advisory.

For more information on HABs visit nevadahabs.org

SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK

Photos taken at the boat ramp on May 25, 2026.

05/27/2026

Only 4 days left to enter!

Nevada fifth graders are invited to design next school year’s 5th Grade Adventure Pass!

Entries may be submitted by email, fax, or mail. Electronic submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on May 31. Mailed entries must be postmarked by May 31 but may arrive later.

The winning student will be notified by June 30 and will receive a commemorative version of their pass to use again as a 6th grader!

To learn more about the 5th Grade Adventure Pass or the Design Challenge, visit the link in our bio or head to parks.nv.gov/learn.

05/21/2026

Hats off to our staff preparing for Memorial Day Weekend! From our Fee Booth staff to our Maintenance Staff and everyone in-between, thank you!

For everyone visiting us now and this coming holiday weekend, we hope your time spent with us is safe and enjoyable! Please wear your life jackets, operate vehicles responsibly, and remember to look out for one another. In the midst of all the relaxation and fun, don't forget to take some time to recognize and remember what this holiday is all about.

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

Heads up, Nevada campers! ⛺️

All developed campsites across Nevada State Parks are currently booked for Memorial Day Weekend (Friday–Monday).

If you’re still planning to visit for a day, expect parks, beaches, boat ramps, and visitor centers to be extremely busy throughout the holiday weekend. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, have backup plans, pack plenty of water, and recreate responsibly.

Thank you for spending your holiday weekend exploring Nevada’s incredible state parks!

05/18/2026

HAB you heard? Lahontan Reservoir is currently under a harmful algal bloom watch and if you’re heading to Nevada waters this holiday weekend, make sure you know what to look out for.

Watch for water that appears bright green, foamy, scummy, slimy or smells bad. Harmful algal blooms can be especially dangerous for people and pets, so if the water looks suspicious, stay out. Pets should always stay away from water bodies under a HAB advisory.

Stay up-to-date and learn more about HABs at nevadahabs.org.

05/16/2026

‼️ATTENTION CAMPERS‼️

All developed South Fork campsites are currently reserved for all, or part, of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Cancelations may occur, so please visit https://reservenevada.com/nevadaweb/ for the most up-to-date status on site availability.

05/16/2026

Reserve ahead of time at reservenevada.com

As we start picking up for our summer season we wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that we are reservation only until 10:30.
Please visit reservenevada.com for more information and to make your reservation!