Fort Churchill State Historic Park & Buckland Station

Fort Churchill State Historic Park & Buckland Station entrance fee

$5 per vehicle; $1 per person on foot or bicycle — Fort Churchill: Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) Bike in: $2.00 per bike Carson River Ranches: Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) Bike in: $2.00 per bike Buckland Station Museum: Day use entrance fee: $1.00 per person

Fort Churchill State Historic Park & Buckland Station hours

Hours as published by Nevada State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Fort Churchill State Historic Park & Buckland Station

The ruins of an 1860 army post that guarded emigrants, the Pony Express and the telegraph line, preserved in arrested decay beside the Carson River. The park also takes in the restored Buckland Station, an Overland Route way stop, with camping and canoeing close by.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🐦 Birding
• 🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 👥 Group Sites
• 🚐 RV Dump Station
• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

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Camping options

• Campsites
• Group camping

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Fort Churchill State Historic Park & Buckland Station

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Trail cameras
• Bike helmets
• Riding helmets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns

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• Lahontan State Recreation Area
• Dayton State Park
• Washoe Lake State Park
• Walker River State Recreation Area
• Sand Harbor State Park
• Spooner Lake State Park