Recreate Responsibly

How to Recreate Responsibly in Nevada

• Off-Road Safety: Before you get your hands (and tires) dirty, read Nevada’s Dirt Road Code for driving tips, responsible practices, and packing essentials.
• Hot Spring Etiquette: Nevada’s hot springs are precious natural treasures. Help keep them pristine with these etiquette and safety tips.
• Off-Highway Vehicles: Ride smart, respect trails, and register your OHV before you set out.
• No Trespassing: Whether it’s private or public, all of Nevada’s land belongs to a person or agency. Respect No Trespassing signs and leave gates the same way you found them.
• Take Only Memories: Removing artifacts from ghost towns, state parks, and other historic sites is illegal. Take photos, but leave objects (big or small) for others to discover.
  Be BearWise: When you’re recreating in Nevada’s bear country, do your part to prevent encounters. Get tips about securing your garbage, protecting personal property, and more from the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
• Don’t Feed the Wildlife: Feeding Nevada’s wildlife is also illegal. If wild animals are fed or become dependent on human food, they can get malnourished or die.
• Dim the Lights: Nevada’s night skies are some of the darkest in the Lower 48. Help protect our star sanctuaries by lighting your camp mindfully and minimally.
• Plan to Unplug: Our wild places are some of the most remote in the country. Cell service can be spotty or nonexistent, so always travel prepared.
  

Short-Term Nevada Travel Advisories

Last Updated: August 4, 2026

• Seasonal fire restrictions and harmful algal bloom advisories are in effect for multiple Nevada State Parks. Before you visit, get the complete list of affected locations and prohibited activities from Nevada State Parks’ website.
• Due to construction, the west entrance into Valley of Fire State Park is closed Monday through Thursday through the end of 2026. The east entrance—accessed via State Route 167 or 169—will be open daily, and the west entrance will open Friday through Sunday. Visit Valley of Fire State Park’s website for the latest information.
• Bob Scott Campground is currently closed for renovations that will modernize the facility and improve accessibility. Visit the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s website for the latest project updates.

Long-Term Nevada Travel Advisories

Last Updated: July 28, 2026

• Nevada Historical Society is temporarily closed for renovations. During the closure, off-site programming will take place at various Reno locations. Find out when and where by visiting Nevada Historical Society’s website.
• Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center is closed for renovations through early 2027, but select programs and special events are still taking place. Visit Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center’s website for the latest details and offerings.
• Due to several park improvement projects, portions of Van Sickle Bi-State Park will be temporarily closed through fall 2027. The Nevada parking lot and day-use area, the state line monument, and all trails on the Nevada side west of the Vista Spur Viewpoint will be inaccessible during construction. The California side of the park will have normal operating hours, and visitors can access the Tahoe Rim Trail from the California day-use area. Visit Van Sickle Bi-State Park’s website for complete access details and the latest updates.
• At Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park, rehabilitation projects for both Marlette Lake Dam and Hobart Reservoir Dam will result in trail and road closures during construction hours. From 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, all trails within Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park boundaries will be closed to the public, as will Lakeview, Franktown Creek, and Pipeline roads. The Tahoe Rim Trail and Capital to Tahoe Trail will remain open during construction hours. Visit Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park’s website for complete access details, timelines, and the latest updates.
• The majority of trails in Spring Mountains National Recreation Area (which includes Mt. Charleston) are open, but some closures remain due to 2023 flash flood damage. In Lee Canyon (State Route 156), the Upper Bristlecone Trail is closed. In Kyle Canyon (State Route 157), Mary Jane Falls Trail and Trail Canyon Trail are also closed. The latest updates will be provided through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

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