Wilson Reservoir Recreation Management Area

Rolling sagebrush surrounds this scenic area that lies near the base of the majestic Bull Run Mountains. The reservoir is a popular year-round fishery for rainbow and German brown trout. Large mouth bass fishing is usually good during the summer months. Ice fishing is very popular, although vehicle access is poor and the road is not maintained during winter months. There are 24 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets, hand pump water and a boat ramp. Accessible bathrooms, fishing dock and picnic area. Camping fees - $4.00 per vehicle/night. Boat ramp fees $2.00 per visit. Day use fee $2.00 per vehicle.

Wilson Reservoir Campground

Reserve-able tent only site 14

Tent only site 14

site marker for tent only site 14; If you reserve this site, your camping pass will be attached to this site marker. When you check out, drop your pass off at the registration office.

If you reserve this site, your camping pass will be attached to this site marker. When you check out, drop your pass off at the registration office.

Food Storage

Food Storage Locker Dimensions: 51" W, 28 2/4" H, 35" D

Tent only site 14; image was taken on 12/21/20; Vegetation is dormant but the site does have significant shade during camping season.

Vegetation is dormant but the site does have significant shade during camping season.

site 14; nice spacious site with plenty of room

spacious site

Food Storage Locker; The purpose of the food storage locker is to provide you the convenience of easy storage of your food, coolers, toiletries and other scented items. It is not meant to store your trash. Trash should be taken to bear proof trash bins and recycle areas.

The purpose of the food storage locker is to provide you the convenience of easy storage of your food, coolers, toiletries and other scented items. It is not meant to store your trash. Trash should be taken to bear proof trash bins and recycle areas.

Tent only site 14 has a food storage bin for your convenience. Food/coolers must be stored in this bin when you are not there to prevent bears and other wildlife from getting into your belongings.

14 has a food storage bin for your convenience. Food/coolers must be stored in this bin when you are not there to prevent bears and other wildlife from getting into your belongings.

walk to site 14; short walk to campsite, only accessible by foot

short walk to campsite, only accessible by foot

RecAreaDirections

Located 83 miles northwest of Elko. Follow NV 225 north for approximately 27 miles. At the end of the pavement, take the left fork and continue for approximately 6 miles. Turn left (west) onto a well maintained dirt road and follow for 3.5 miles. Take a right (north) at the fork and continue for 6.5 miles.

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