Bureau of Land Management · Nevada
Illipah Reservoir Recreation Site
Bureau of Land Management · Nevada, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Cost
- No fee
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,834 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 775-289-1800
About
BLM campground. Illipah Reservoir was first created in 1953 when Illipah Creek was impounded for irrigation purposes. At capacity, Illipah covers 70 surface acres to a maximum depth of 50 feet. Rainbow trout, are stocked twice annually by Nevada Department of Wildlife, and a self-sustaining population of brown trout currently inhabit the reservoir. Good fishing can be found year around, but peaks in the spring and fall. Mid-winter ice fishing (December through February) can also be good. Boats are allowed (electric motors only) but are not essential as many fish are captured from shore.
Exploring the nearby ghost town of Hamilton and the extensive road network are popular summer activities in the area.
Things to note: 15 campsites suitable for large trailers and RVs. Grills, picnic tables, and shade structures are available at most of the sites. Restrooms are available, but no potable water. Trash cans are provided.
No Reservations , sites are filled on a first come first serve basis.
Restrictions: Hunting/shooting is not allowed within developed recreation sites. Elevation 6,840 ft.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 17° | -2° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 35° | 21° | -1° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 27° | 5° | 75° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 32° | 19° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 44° | 30° | 79° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 55° | 34° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 65° | 47° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 62° | 49° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 53° | 40° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 40° | 24° | 72° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 32° | 4° | 63° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 22° | -1° | 57° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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