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Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Nevada · Nearby: Reno & Carson City (NV)
Fort Churchill State Historic Park is in Silver Springs, NV, listed on reservenevada.com. It has tent and RV sites.
10000 Hwy 95a
42.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | ReserveNevada [ReserveNevada] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: ReserveNevada — Fort Churchill State Historic Park. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on reservenevada.com — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (20 of 22 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Not listed — check with campground
- Booking
- Reservable on reservenevada.com Listing
- Getting there
- 42.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Fire Ring
- Grill
- Picnic Table
- Shower
- Toilet
- Accessible
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
- Showers on site (per listing).
Choose a site
Your dates & setup
Checking 2 nights. Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Site & accommodation options
Live from reservenevada.com, checked Oct 18. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Samuel Buckland Campground
7 sites like thisRVs up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on reservenevada.com, then choose “Samuel Buckland Campground”.
Samuel Buckland Campground
2 sites like thisRVs up to 25 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on reservenevada.com, then choose “Samuel Buckland Campground”.
Samuel Buckland Campground
6 sites like thisRVs up to 30 ftHookups not listed
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on reservenevada.com, then choose “Samuel Buckland Campground”.
SCP
RV length limit not listedHookups not listed
Available for both nightsEnter your dates on reservenevada.com, then choose “SCP”.
Compare booking options
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
reservenevada.com (via UseDirect feed)Main booking button
Live availability & rates supplied by this provider
Lowest open: Samuel Buckland Campground
Available for your dates · 16 sites
$10/night
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Fort Churchill State Historic Park, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundDayton State Park17.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesLoop 1: $10/nightCheck availability on reservenevada.com ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVirginia City RV Park20.0 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on Campspot ↗
- Closest public / first-comeWashoe Lake State Park26.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesLoop A: $10/nightCheck availability on reservenevada.com ↗
- Next closestHaven on the Comstock19.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesCampsite East: from $30/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect
Live from UseDirect, checked Oct 18.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 04 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 05 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 06 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 08 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 11 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 13 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 14 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 15 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 16 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 17 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 18 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 20 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 01 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 02 samuel buckland campground | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| SCP scout camp | ✓ | ✓ | $10 |
| 07 samuel buckland campground | R | R | $10 |
| 09 samuel buckland campground | R | R | $10 |
| 10 samuel buckland campground | R | R | $10 |
| 12 samuel buckland campground | R | R | $10 |
| 19 samuel buckland campground | R | R | $10 |
| 01 group use areas | R | R | $25 |
| 01 group use areas | X | X | $25 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
NV Nevada rules for campers
- Booking
- Nevada State Parks book on ReserveNevada 3 days to 11 months ahead, opening at 8 a.m. Pacific. Forest Service sites on Recreation.gov. Nevada State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- National Forest land in the basin: Forest Order 19-24-03 (bear-resistant storage for all unattended food and refuse). Spooner's walk-in camps have bear boxes. USDA Forest Service Nevada State Parks
- Chains
- NDOT traction and chain requirements: when controls are up on SR-431, SR-207 and US-50 (Glenbrook to Carson City) only 4WD/AWD with snow tires or vehicles with chains may pass. Live status on nvroads.com. NDOT NDOT nvroads.com
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
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 22 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)
Location
10000 Hwy 95a
42.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
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Policies
- Max stay
- 7 nights
About
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. The park also includes the renovated Buckland Station, an important way station in the 1800s for pioneer travelers on the Overland Route. Situated along the Carson River, the park is an idyllic place for camping, hiking, bird…
Amenities
Fire RingGrillPicnic TableShowerToiletAccessible
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
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 22 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Shade
- Listing 0 of 22 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on reservenevada.com
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $10/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 7 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 42.7 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line, not driving)
- Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Available for your dates · 16 sitesSites from $10/night
Build around it
Things to do in Lake Tahoe
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 45 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake Tahoe"Marylisas kid and pet approved RV" 2018 Outback ultra lite
Mound House, NV
Delivery up to 150 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $165/nightvia RVshare
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Read comparison →Where Fort Churchill State Historic Park fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Mount Rose (33.4 mi) · Spooner Lake State Park (35 mi) · Zephyr Cove RV & Campground (41 mi)
Other stays nearby
Dayton State Park
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 8 sitesSites $10/night
≈ $20 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from reservenevada.com · Continue to reservenevada.com ↗
Haven on the Comstock
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites from $30/night
≈ $60 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗
Washoe Lake State Park
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 11 sitesSites $10/night
≈ $20 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from reservenevada.com · Continue to reservenevada.com ↗