Nevada state parks will start using a reservation system in September following record increases in the number of visitors.
The Nevada Division of State Parks will launch Reserve Nevada, an online reservation system for one-day passes, campsites, cabins, annual permits and special events.
“Last year, nearly four million visitors explored Nevada’s 27 beautiful state parks. With outdoor recreation on the rise, our new online reservation system will make it easier than ever to discover the beauty of Nevada.” said Bob Mergell, Nevada State Parks administrator, in a media release. “Nevada’s goal is to manage park operations and protect natural resources more efficiently through Reserve Nevada, and we expect our visitors and staff will appreciate the convenience of an online experience.”
The system will launch on Sept. 1 with Valley of Fire State Park, then Big Bend of the Colorado River State Recreation Area near Laughlin and Washoe Lake State Park near Reno in October. The rest of the sites will be added through the end of the year.
Big Bend will require advance reservations for day use to help relieve congestion, while other day use parks like Sand Harbor State Park, will be unaffected.
For more information, visit parks.nv.gov/reservations.
In the meantime, all Nevada state parks will be fee-free for day use on Saturday, June 10, for Discover Nevada State Parks Day.
