Recreate Responsibly

• 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.

Last Updated: April 4, 2025

• The Miller Point Overlook at Cathedral Gorge State Park will be closed for safety upgrades through June 30, 2025. Both the access road off Highway 93 and the trail leading to Miller Point from the Cathedral Gorge Day Use Area will be closed as well. Get the latest updates from Cathedral Gorge State Park’s website.
• Infrastructure projects will cause short-term disruptions at Great Basin National Park, including construction traffic, campground closures, and reduced parking, access, and facilities at Lehman Caves Visitor Center. The majority of Great Basin National Park remains open and accessible for visitors. Updates will be posted on Great Basin National Park’s website.

Last Updated: April 4, 2025

• Nevada Historical Society will be closed for renovations through May 31, 2026. 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.
• At Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park, Marlette Lake has been drained and closed to repair Marlette Dam. Trails leading to and surrounding this area are closed to the public through 2026, including: Marlette Lake Trail, Marlette Creek Trail, Marlette Dam Trail, Marlette Flume Trail South (from the Rock Slide), North Canyon Campground, Hobbie Leonard Cabin, North Canyon Road, Hobart Road from Laxalt Junction to Marlette Lake, Marlette Lake Road, and Snow Valley Peak Road. In addition, gas line repairs have closed the following through October: Snapdragon Trail, Hanna’s Cabin Trail, Franktown Creek Road, Pipeline Road, Red House Flume Road, and Lakeview Road. Visit Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park’s website for the latest project updates.
• While Echo Canyon Reservoir has been drained for dam maintenance, Echo Canyon State Park remains fully operational and continues to welcome visitors through the project’s duration. Visit Echo Canyon State Park’s website for the latest project updates.
• The majority of trails, campgrounds, and picnic areas 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 Trailhead and Trail is closed. In Kyle Canyon (State Route 157), the following trails/trailheads are also closed: Mary Jane Falls, Trail Canyons, and Cathedral Rock. Echo Road and Powerline Access Road are inaccessible as well. In Deer Creek Canyon (State Route 158), Deer Creek Picnic Area is closed with no current plans to rebuild. The latest updates will be provided through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Go Mt. Charleston.