Rye Patch State Recreation Area
Notice: Fire Restrictions in Place — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $5 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- 22 campsites
- Official site
- parks.nv.gov(775) 442-0135
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Fire restriction Fire Restrictions in Place
Posted by the park. Official alert
Water quality Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Watch Advisory
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 278 acres, Rye Patch State Recreation Area lies in Pershing County, about 22 miles northeast of Lovelock.
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include 22 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Always Open
Hours: Open seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day use entrance fee | $5 · vehicle |
| Day use entrance fee | $10 · vehicle |
| Boat launch | $10 |
| Boat launch | $15 |
| Camping | $15 · vehicle |
| Camping | $20 · vehicle |
| Camp and boat | $20 · night |
| Camp and boat | $25 · night |
| Bike in | $2 · walk-in |
Official wording
Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Boat launch: $10.00 (Non-NV Vehicles: $15.00) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) Camp and boat: $20.00 per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $25.00 per night) Bike in: $2.00 per bike
Nevada park passes
- All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
- Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
- Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details
From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveNevada
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Patch State Recreation Area Site count parsed from park text | 22 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping: The river campground below Rye Patch Dam has 22 units, a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. The campground on the reservoir's west side has 25 units, a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. A sanitary dump station with potable water is located on the dam's west side. A camping limit of 14 days in a 30-day period is enforced. Campground Map
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingHorseback ridingFishingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boat Launching: A double-lane boat ramp and dock are next to the campground on the reservoir's west side.
Fishing
Fishing: Fishing for crappie, wipers, white bass, channel catfish, black bass and walleye is usually best in spring and early summer, with fall being a good season for catfish. Most anglers use worms or liver for catfish, minnows for wipers and jigs for crappie, walleye and bass. Bring your own bait since it often is not available in the area. A Nevada fishing license is required (buy online at ndow.org. See a Health Warning from the Department of Wildlife on consumption of fish.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
Fishing: Fishing for crappie, wipers, white bass, channel catfish, black bass and walleye is usually best in spring and early summer, with fall being a good season for catfish. Most anglers use worms or liver for catfish, minnows for wipers and jigs for crappie, walleye and bass. Bring your own bait since it often is not available in the area. A Nevada fishing license is required (buy online at ndow.org. See a Health Warning from the Department of Wildlife on consumption of fish.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Leave No Trace - pack it in, pack it out.
Stay on trails, drive on established roads and observe speed limits. Operators and vehicles must be licensed, and motorcyclists must wear protective headgear. OHV use is allowed on existing roads to access adjacent federal public lands.
The boat speed limit is 5 mph within 100 feet of swimmers and beaches. Boating and fishing are prohibited in buoyed swimming areas.
Fires are allowed only in designated grills and fireplaces.
Fireworks or explosives are prohibited.
Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. - 7 a.m.
Getting there
- Address
- 2505 Rye Patch Reservoir Rd.
Lovelock, NV 89419 - Nearest town
- Lovelock — about 22 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 40.4723, -118.3106
- Phone
- (775) 442-0135
- rpsra@parks.nv.gov
Sources and freshness
- Nevada State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Nevada State Parks 'Explore Parks' directory (park cards; slug = officialId) plus each park page for title/designation/coordinates
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology