Rye Patch State Recreation Area Campground

Nice campground. We camped in the campground next to the boat launch, only people in the area. Sites look fairly new and everything was well maintained and clean. We just stayed the night so it was perfect.

As of July 2018:
Camping $15
Add $10 hook ups

Most no hook ups
Some have water ;) So plan on dry camping. I didn’t notice any sign against generators but we respected how quiet everyone was and used our battery.

A lot of back in and a few pull through below the dam.

Trees and shade but dry, nice area,
rustic beauty, very quiet.

Campground below dam: 3 sections
1. Upper portion was gravel back ins w water. Perfect for ONP. Not very scenic w/ dump area. No pull ins but not used much so maybe can wing it.
2. Mid portion: scenic was slightly better then the (1)
3. Lower portion: Newer, mostly paved back ins and nicely spaced. Sits along the river. Scenic (we camped here).
across the river was the tent area. 2 pull ins

Campground on the dam to the right:
Not sure if campground or picnic area ;) but people were camping. It is sitting just above the reservoir. Looks more like a parking lot which it very well may of been.

Campground on the water:
Follow the road up and over and around about a mile’ish.
Huge parking lot for boat trailers then the campground follows.
The sites are close together.
No pull through
Tables, pergolas, water, gravel, some trees, scenic
We he boat trailer parking MIGHT be a good ONP and able to use generator without disturbing the quiet campers below.

Rye Patch State Recreation Area features a 22-mile reservoir on the Humboldt River just west of Interstate 80 and 22 miles north of Lovelock. The Rye Patch Reservoir has 72 miles of shoreline and offers the outdoor enthusiasts a variety of recreational activities including water sports, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. The Recreation Area is most popular during the warm months of late spring and summer. There are 2 picnic areas, 2 campgrounds and a boat launching facility. There is also undeveloped campsites along the reservoir that can be reached by boat or primitive roads.