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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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October 15, 2025

Park

Lahontan

Park Winterization in Effect Oct. - April

Due to freezing temperatures during the winter months, parks generally shut off running water, which may include campground utilities. Pit style toilets are always open and available throughout the parks. Winterization typically occurs Mid Oct. - Mid April. It is encouraged to contact the park before arriving. Parks Currently...

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October 7, 2025

Park

South Fork

South Fork Comfort Station Partially Closed Oct. 20th

On Oct 20th the park will be closing down half of the comfort station (2 bathrooms and 1 shower unit) due to the freezing temperatures

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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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