News and Public Notices

November 22, 2025

Park

Valley of Fire

Valley of Fire Visitor Center on Limited Hours

Exhibit hall on limited opening schedule while finishing touches are being completed.

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November 18, 2025

Park

Spring Mountain Ranch

Spring Mountain Ranch has reopened.

UPDATE: the park has reopened to normal operation. As of November 18, 2025 at 12:00pm, the park has closed due to flooding over the roadway. We will update once the park reopens. 

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November 10, 2025

Announcing the Grand Opening of the New Valley of Fire Visitor Center

Made possible through a dynamic public-private partnership, including a $7 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and a matching $8 million investment from the Conserve Nevada Program, the new facility is designed to elevate the visitor experience, promote education, and inspire future generations to connect with Nevada’s unique landscapes and history.

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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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