Spring Valley State Park

Spring Valley State Park is a reservoir-centered park in the Nevada desert surrounded by rolling hills and sagebrush terrain. The site sits at elevation and contains historic ranch structures alongside modern campgrounds with facilities for visitors.

The area has evidence of habitation dating back thousands of years before Mormon settlers arrived in the mid-1800s. These pioneers established ranches that became the foundation for settlement in this remote valley.

The historic Rice Ranch buildings reflect how settlers lived and farmed in this remote valley. Walking through the structures gives you a sense of daily life in early Nevada ranching communities.

The park has two campgrounds offering different accommodation styles for various visitor preferences and budgets. Spring and fall are the most pleasant seasons for visiting due to comfortable daytime temperatures and lower crowding.

George Washington Rock is a natural stone formation that early inhabitants used as a lookout point over the valley. The spot still offers wide views today and reveals how people used terrain strategically for surveillance.

Location: Nevada

Inception: 1969

Website: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-valley

GPS coordinates: 38.05390,-114.17100

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:48