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Rye Patch State Recreation Area
2505 Rye Patch Reservoir Road Lovelock, NV 89419 (775) 538-7321 ryepatch@onramp.bz Rye Patch Reservoir, along the Humboldt River, covers 11,000 acres when full. Here, visitors enjoy fishing, boating, water skiing, camping, and picnicking. A campground, boat launch and picnic sites are provided. Rye Patch is open all year round 
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Rye Patch is located 22 miles north of Lovelock, Nevada (46 miles west of Winnemucca), just off of Internstate 80, on Rye Patch Reservoir Raod. Exit 129 will take you to the main park entrance, dam and campgrounds. The reservoir has 72 miles of shoreline and 11,000 acres of water surface when full. The high water elevation is 4,135 feet. Most park users prefer to visit during the warm months of late spring and summer. The area's climate is typical of northern Nevada's desert country. Rainfall is slight, averaging less then 6 inches annually. Clear, sunny skies are the rule, with summer daytime temperatures peaking near 90 degrees F. However, campers should note that summer temperatures can drop as much as 40 degrees at night. In mid-winter, daily highs average 40 degrees F, and nighttime temperatures sometimes drop below zero. Facilities: Entrance Fee: An entrance fee is charged to enter the park, with additional fee for camping and boat launching. Current fees are posted at the park entrance. Click here for all individual park fees by region. Picnicking: There are two designated, day use picnic areas. The river picnic area has tables, grills, and restrooms. The west side group use and picnic area has space for groups of up to 100 persons, with tables, grills, water and restrooms. Camping: Camping is first come/first basis. Camping is $10.00 per night per vehicle OR $14.00 with a boat. No hook-ups available. There also three group areas that can be reserved for an additional $20 per night plus entrance fee per vehicle. The river campground below the dam has 22 units, a restroom with flush toilets, and hot showers. The campground on the reservoir's west side has 25 units, a restroom with flush toilets and hot showers. There are also undeveloped campsites along the reservoir that can be reached by boat or primitive roads. Camping is allowed in these areas unless otherwise posted. Recreational Vehicle Dump Station: A sanitary dump station with potable water is located on the dam's west side. Boat Launching: A double-lane boat ramp and a dock are located next to the campground on the reservoir's west side. A single-lane boat ramp and restroom are located 10 miles north at Pitt Taylor remote camping area. Pit Taylor can be accessed via Exit 138 of Hwy 80. Water is not available at Pit Taylor. Fishing: Fishing for crappie, wipers, white bass, channel catfish, black bass and walleye is usually best in spring and early summer, with fall being a good season for catfish. Most angler's use worms or liver for catfish, minnows for wipers and jigs for crappie, walleye and bass. Bring your own bait since it often is not available in the area. A Nevada fishing license is required. To ensure the quality of Rye Patch State Recreation area for future generations, we ask that you:
Reminders: The Nevada Division of State Parks has developed this area for your benefit and enjoyment. Please help to maintain it and preserve this fragile desert environment. To make your visit and the visits of others more enjoyable, please observe the following rules:
You are responsible for knowing regulations currently in effect. Detailed rules and regulations are posted at the park.
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