Nevada · Camping

Water Canyon Recreation Area

Free
fee
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months
  • At 5,756 ft
  • Humboldt River Field Office

Water Canyon Recreation Area is a campground in Nevada at about 5,756 feet. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Water Canyon Recreation Area

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 19°

      7 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      47° / 23°

      7 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      55° / 27°

      7 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      62° / 32°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      71° / 40°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 49°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 56°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 53°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 43°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 32°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      52° / 24°

      5 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      41° / 18°

      7 wet · 4 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Winnemucca 3ssw, NV, 4.8 mi away at 4,355 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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