Silver Saddle Ranch

A little slice of old rural Nevada along the banks of the Carson River

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) completed a land exchange with Perma-Built Homes and the American Land Conservancy in September 1997, to transfer the private Silver Saddle Ranch into public ownership. The ranch, located in the southeastern part of Carson City off Carson River Road, encompasses 702 acres that run along the east and west banks of the Carson River. The ranch now connects public lands on Prison Hill and the Pine Nut Mountains.

Once proposed as a location for residential development, the ranch is considered a key piece of property by Carson City residents and the BLM for maintaining open space and recreational and educational opportunities while preserving part of the natural Carson River environment. It is a great place to hike, bird-watch and soak up a rural experience that is fast disappearing in much of western Nevada.

Silver Saddle Ranch is now open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Motorized vehicle access is restricted to designated roads. Water and restrooms are available. A BLM caretaker lives on-site and closes the gates promptly at 5:00 p.m.

The Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch (FOSSR), a volunteer group that conducts interpretive programs and restoration/maintenance projects throughout the year at Silver Saddle, welcomes new members.  They can be reached via e-mail at: fossrinfo@att.net

Silver Saddle Ranch (SSR) Information

General Rules Handout for Silver Saddle Ranch

Do You Need a Permit to Reserve SSR Facilities or to Conduct a Special Event, Meeting or Activity?

Event/Activity Questionaire to Attach to a Registration Application

Special Recreation Application and Permit (SF 1930-1)