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  3. Walker River State Recreation Area

Camping at Walker River State Recreation Area near Yerington

State park · Yerington · 54 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The State of Nevada benefited from an extraordinary opportunity to establish the Walker River State Recreation Area. The Walker Basin Conservancy donated more than 12,000 acres of land and nearly 30 miles of the East Walker River to the State of Nevada to increase public access and conserve natural resources.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

52 available sites

52 open of 54 sites
Site 20
RV or tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedRiver Bend Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 34
RV or tent · Up to 40 ftHookups not listedRiver Bend Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
PFC
Cabin / lodgingCabins loop
Available all 2 nights
$240 for 2 nights
$120/night · before taxes & fees
Site 18
RV or tent · Up to 40 ftElectricQuail Run Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 19
RV or tent · Up to 40 ftElectricQuail Run Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
BEC
Cabin / lodgingCabins loop
Available all 2 nights
$240 for 2 nights
$120/night · before taxes & fees
Site 07
RV or tent · Up to 40 ftElectricQuail Run Campground
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 09
RV or tent · Up to 40 ftElectricQuail Run 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. Showing 40 of 55 sites.

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06
big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
07
big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
08
big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
09
big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
10
big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
11
big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
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big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
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big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
14
big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
52 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 ↗

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

Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Deck
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Freezer
  • Furnished
  • Grill
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Lighting
  • Living Room
Pets
Pets not allowed

Hookups (individual campsites): 18 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

211 East Walker Road
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Walker River State Recreation Area: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Walker River State Recreation Area?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (46 of 46 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Walker River State Recreation Area have RV hookups?
18 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Walker River State Recreation Area?
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: 40 ft (46 of 46 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 18 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 35 pull-through, 16 back-in
Water
Listing Water at 19 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 35 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservenevada.com
Getting there
Listing 211 East Walker Road (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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big horn campground at the elbow
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✓
$10
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big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
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big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
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big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
03
big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
04
big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
05
big horn campground at the elbow
✓✓$10
08
quail run campground
✓✓$10
11
quail run campground
✓✓$10
12
quail run campground
✓✓$10
14
quail run campground
✓✓$10
16
quail run campground
✓✓$10
03
quail run campground
✓✓$10
18
quail run campground
✓✓$10
19
quail run campground
✓✓$10
06
quail run campground
✓✓$10
07
quail run campground
✓✓$10
01
quail run campground
✓✓$10
02
quail run campground
✓✓$10
17
quail run campground
✓✓$10
15
quail run campground
✓✓$10
13
quail run campground
✓✓$10
09
quail run campground
✓✓$10
10
quail run campground
✓✓$10
20
river bend campground
✓✓$10
21
river bend campground
✓✓$10
22
river bend campground
✓✓$10
23
river bend campground
✓✓$10
24
river bend campground
✓✓$10
25
river bend campground
✓✓$10
26
river bend campground
✓✓$10

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

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Whiskey Flats RV Park

23.1 mi from Walker River State Recreation Area (straight-line)
Sites $52/night
$104 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Check dates on Spot2Nite

Bridgeport Reservoir Marina and Campground

14.3 mi from Walker River State Recreation Area (straight-line)
Spot2Nite didn't list open sites in the next month; it may be booked or not on sale yet.
Rates & availability from Spot2Nite · you book on their site
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Check with Hipcamp

Paradise Shores Camp

13.7 mi from Walker River State Recreation Area (straight-line)
Check with Hipcamp
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
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

    • Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $360/person
    • Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour Yosemite National Park area · 9 hr · from $220/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Jeep 4 X 4 Yosemite Park Tour with Hotel Pickup Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $1295/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 50 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 40 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 · 54 mi from campground

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

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Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!
Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!

Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 106 mi from campground

$189/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 · 122 mi from campground

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

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Walker River State Recreation Area

Bookable tours nearby

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

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour
Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour

Yosemite National Park area · 9 hr · from $220/person

Jeep 4 X 4 Yosemite Park Tour with Hotel Pickup
Jeep 4 X 4 Yosemite Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $1295/person

Semi Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup
Semi Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup

Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $250/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour
Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour

Yosemite National Park area · 8 hr · from $360/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Nevada State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202693%6%0%
Dec 202699%1%0%
Jan 2027100%0%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 2027100%0%0%
Apr 202799%1%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
Compare site types

55 individual reservable campsites from Nevada State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

55 sites · $10, $120/night

Loops: Quail Run Campground (19), Big Horn Campground at the Elbow (16), River Bend Campground (16), Cabins loop (4)

53 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite
Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite

Yosemite National Park area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $333/person

Yosemite National Park & Sequoias Private Tour from San Francisco
Yosemite National Park & Sequoias Private Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite National Park area · 14 hr–15 hr · from $1200/person

Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion
Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion

Yosemite National Park area · 5 hr · from $220/person

Yosemite Valley Discovery Walk
Yosemite Valley Discovery Walk

Yosemite National Park area · 7 hr · from $180/person

Yosemite Nights: 90-Minute Stargazing and Stories Tour
Yosemite Nights: 90-Minute Stargazing and Stories Tour

Yosemite National Park area · 1.5 hr · from $90/person