CampgroundHidden gem
Fort Churchill State Historic Park campground
Silver Springs, Nevada
Camp beside the adobe ruins of an 1860s army fort, among cottonwoods on the Carson River.
- Price
- Check Nevada State Parks for rates
- Booking
- No need to book
Fort Churchill was built in 1860 and now lies in ruins, with a campground in the cottonwoods nearby. The Carson River runs past, and the nearby Buckland Station is part of the Pony Express story. Pretty at dusk.
Good to know
- Walk the fort ruins at sunset
- Beware snakes in summer
- Fuel in Silver Springs
- Best time
- Spring and autumn
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Paved off US-95A
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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