News and Public Notices

November 1, 2025

Park

Van Sickle

Van Sickle closed to vehicles for winter season

Van Sickle Bi-State Park gate closes to vehicles, November 1, 2025, for the winter season.

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October 23, 2025

Park

Spooner Lake & Backcountry

Ash Canyon Road Closed for the Season

Ash Canyon Road, the primary vehicular access to Hobart Reservoir located in the Spooner Backcountry, is closed for the season. Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department manages and maintains the road.  For more information, visit https://www.carson.org/government/departments-g-z/parks-recreation-open-space/parks-places-and-trails/open-space/ash-canyon/ash-canyon-road

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August 25, 2025

Services limited in all parks

Update: September 2, 2025 All park services are back up and running at normal opperation.  Update: August 27, 2025 Some park services may still be unavailable. The main office in Carson City, regional offices, and park offices are open to the public; however services are limited. Phone lines remain down. Voicemails and emails...

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August 1, 2025

Park

Van Sickle

Forest Health Projects Underway at Van Sickle Bi-State Park

Projects help keep the park safe and healthy for years to come.

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July 9, 2025

Nevada State Parks Accepting Pre-Applications for Recreational Trails Program Funding

Nevada State Parks Accepting Pre-Applications for Recreational Trails Program Funding CARSON CITY, NV – Nevada Division of State Parks is now accepting pre-applications for the 2026 Recreational Trails Program (RTP), a federally funded grant program that helps build and improve outdoor trails across the state. The program is funded through the...

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