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Camping at Fort Churchill State Historic Park near Silver Springs

State park · Silver Springs · 21 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

An integral part of the history of Nevada and the American West, Fort Churchill was built in 1860 to provide protection for early settlers and westbound emigrants and guard the Pony Express and telegraph lines. Today the ruins are preserved in a state of arrested decay within Fort Churchill State Historic Park, and visitors can walk designated trails to observe the ruins.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

17 available sites

17 open of 21 sites
Site 18
RV or tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listedSamuel Buckland Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 10
RV or tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listedSamuel Buckland Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 01
RV or tent · Up to 30 ftHookups not listedSamuel Buckland Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 03
RV or tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listedSamuel Buckland Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 04
RV or tent · Up to 25 ftHookups not listedSamuel Buckland Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 05
RV or tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listedSamuel Buckland Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 06
RV or tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listedSamuel Buckland Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 07
RV or tent · Up to 45 ftHookups not listedSamuel Buckland Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect.

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samuel buckland campground
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samuel buckland campground
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samuel buckland campground
✓✓$10
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samuel buckland campground
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From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
17 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Nevada State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Nevada State Parks ↗

17 openSites from $10/night
Book on Nevada State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
7 nights

Location

10000 Hwy 95a
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Fort Churchill State Historic Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (20 of 21 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Fort Churchill State Historic Park have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Fort Churchill State Historic Park?
Reservable on reservenevada.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservenevada.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (20 of 21 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 8 pull-through, 12 back-in
Shade
Listing 0 of 22 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservenevada.com
Stay limits
Listing 7 nights max
Getting there
Listing 10000 Hwy 95a (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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✓✓$10
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✓✓$10
SCP
scout camp
✓✓$10
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RR$10
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R✓$10
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RR$10
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RR$10
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group use areas
RR$25

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights56 sites open for every night

Lahontan State Recreation Area

8.5 mi from Fort Churchill State Historic Park (straight-line)
Sites $10/night
$20 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Nevada State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Lahontan Shores High Desert Retreat

10.9 mi from Fort Churchill State Historic Park (straight-line)
Sites from $32/night
$63 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Dayton State Park

16.9 mi from Fort Churchill State Historic Park (straight-line)
Sites $10/night
$20 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Nevada State Parks · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning Reno area · 1 hr · from $32/person
    • Experience Raptors and Falconry in Reno Reno area · 1 hr · from $115/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Lake Tahoe Half-Day Morning Guided Tour from Reno | Small Group Reno area · 5 hr · from $240/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 21 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Springdale 251bh
2022 Springdale 251bh

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 35 mi from campground

$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Adventures Awaits w/ our '23 Winnebago Revel - Sunshine the Adventure Van
Adventures Awaits w/ our '23 Winnebago Revel - Sunshine the Adventure Van

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 130 mi from campground

$215/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2019 Forest River Wolf Pup
2019 Forest River Wolf Pup

Travel trailer · 18 ft · sleeps 5 · 177 mi from campground

$100/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Fort Churchill State Historic Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning
Reno Ghost Tour: Ruin, Revenge, & Reckoning

Reno area · 1 hr · from $32/person

Experience Raptors and Falconry in Reno
Experience Raptors and Falconry in Reno

Reno area · 1 hr · from $115/person

Lake Tahoe Half-Day Morning Guided Tour from Reno | Small Group
Lake Tahoe Half-Day Morning Guided Tour from Reno | Small Group

Reno area · 5 hr · from $240/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Reno's Magique at The Nugget Ticket Show
Reno's Magique at The Nugget Ticket Show

Reno area · 1.5 hr · from $55/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 7 nights (Nevada State Parks rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Nevada State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 9. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202693%7%0%
Dec 202699%1%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 202799%0%0%
May 202798%0%0%
Compare site types

22 individual reservable campsites from Nevada State Parks, checked Nov 9. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

22 sites · $25, $10/night

Loops: Samuel Buckland Campground (20), Group Use Areas (1), Scout Camp loop (1)

17 open Nov 13–Nov 15

1 Hour Distillery Tour and Tasting Flight
1 Hour Distillery Tour and Tasting Flight

Reno area · 1 hr · from $25/person

Virginia City Wild West Half-Day Tour From Reno | Small Group
Virginia City Wild West Half-Day Tour From Reno | Small Group

Reno area · 4.5 hr · from $200/person

Virginia City and Lake Tahoe Full Day Small Group Tour from Reno
Virginia City and Lake Tahoe Full Day Small Group Tour from Reno

Reno area · 6.5 hr · from $400/person

From Reno Arch to Truckee River: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
From Reno Arch to Truckee River: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Reno area · 45 min–1 hr · from $8/person

Downtown Historical Walking Tour Discover Reno's Rich History
Downtown Historical Walking Tour Discover Reno's Rich History

Reno area · 2 hr · from $49/person