Rye Patch Recreation Area Nevada

Rye patch state recreation area in lovelock nevada.
Rye patch recreation area nevada. Rye patch state recreation area is a 2 400 acre 970 ha state park unit of nevada united states adjoining rye patch reservoir an 11 000 acre 4 500 ha impoundment on the humboldt river and the smaller pitt taylor reservoirs. Positioned 22 miles north of lovelock and 50 miles south of winnemucca rye patch state recreation area is a recreationalist s paradise. 12 reviews 4 photos 1 tips from fellow rvers. Rye patch state recreation area campground nevada may 17 2017.
Stayed here with a group of friends traveling together. The maximum depth is 61 feet with an average depth of less than 30 feet. 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. One of the best known areas in the us to metal detect for gold nuggets is the rye patch placer district in northern nevada.
The lost alaskan rv park in alpine is rated 8 3 of 10 at campground reviews. To protect public health and help slow the spread of covid 19 nevada s valley of fire state park and rye patch state recreation area will be fully closed effective tuesday march 31 2020. Rye patch state recreation area is home to rye patch reservoir a body of water along the humboldt river and covers a whopping 11 000 acres of land when full. Open year round rye patch state recreation area is situated on a 22 mile long reservoir that has 72 miles of shoreline and 11 000 acres of water surface when full.
This is where you ll find the park s boat launch and fishing area. The rye patch state recreation area designated in 1971 surrounds the reservoir. It is also sometimes referred to as the majuba placers due to its proximity to majuba mountain. Visitors enjoy camping picnicking swimming and water skiing and fisherman delight in the available white bass catfish black bass and walleye.
Rye patch is ok for day campers fishermen and boaters but with the drought the water level is down and the fish ain t bitein. A nice place to camp for the night on a long trip. Rye patch state recreation area on the western shore of the rye patch reservoir westside campground is the larger of the two campgrounds found within the park.