Fort Churchill State Historic Park — Attraction in Silver Springs

If you like old west / historic fort type stuff, this place should be on your bucket list. I've been here three times (once by biking in from Stagecoach) and enjoy the fort remnants, displays and remote location. There are a dozen or so remmants of the original adobe structures to see which have all been reinforced. Most of the structures have nice explanatory displays. The structures are spread out so you'll get around a mile of walking in. The fort is situated in a desolate, but pretty valley. There are two original cannons on display as well as a few old wagon wheels. The cemetery contains the grave of a rancher and his family, but no Soldiers. Check out the other historic places just outside the park. Drop by river across railroad tracks. NOTES. Museum is closed for renovations so call. Restrooms at museum have been renovated and are outstanding. ♿️ I pushed my 110 pound child around entire complex, but for some might be challenging pushing someone in some sections. Last visit, there were lots of mosquitos by...

Arrived to the park/campground ready to stay a few days and eager to explore and was greeted by a machine to pay. Unable to apply my Nevada State Parks Pass that I already purchased and unable to get my Nevada State Parks Passbook stamped, I started my adventure 😕 on a downer. I purchased a campsite as a Nevada resident (but later saw a sign that posted to cost as $5 LESS than what I paid at the machine). I had my side-by-side in tow of my 🚐 camper van to help me get around because the site was large and I didn’t want to miss anything… There was no ranger, no person to help (museum was closed) but upon driving into the campground to look for my already paid for site—I read a sign that clearly said NO OFF ROAD VEHICLES (something the parks website doesn’t state). Well, that was that… I just kept driving with my paid camp site ticket on my dash and drove back home. Thanks Nevada for making my experience at your state park a complete,...

Fort Churchill has a unique story because of its place and time. The park is well developed and was able to handle my group nearing 200 adult men.

Plenty of parking was available for our group. A Ranger provided a comprehensive discussion of the particulars (who, what, where, how, when & why) about the site.

The general area around the Fort in Nevada should be traveled to understand specifics. A great museum-quality display area overlooks restored actual building remnants. The museum provides photographs and scaled model depictions of the fort while in use as well as actual artifacts.

Nearby, a ranch house used as a stage station and a Pony Express station also has been preserved for visiting.

My group was mobile and a stop at Wabuska beckoned. There's surely some great early Nevada history to see at...