Lyon County opens dry camping evacuation site for RVs and large animals
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/30/2021 - 3:53pm
MINDEN, NV- Lyon County is working with the Nevada Division of Emergency Management to assist with the Evacuation efforts of South Lake Tahoe residents due to the Caldor Fire. Lyon County is not, at this time, opening a shelter. Lyon County is preparing to offer assistance as follows:
Dayton Event Center/Rodeo Grounds
Lyon County has room for 100- 150 recreational vehicles. The address (Map Attached) is 500 Schaad Lane, Dayton Nevada.
Lyon County Fair Grounds
Lyon County has room for 200 plus recreational vehicles. Lyon County can also house large animals at the fairgrounds. The address (Map Attached) is 100 95A East, Yerington, Nevada.
BOTH FACILITIES ARE DRY CAMP ONLY. Lyon County can provide water but there are no connections.
Lyon County Facilities and Road Department are aware of this directive and will coordinate to ensure operations.
Current Evacuations (Douglas County)
No official evacuations have been issued at this time on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. Residents in the Tahoe Basin should remain aware, and be thinking about evacuation. May people are choosing to leave the basin causing slow traffic in the areas and on the state route highways. Pay attention to road closures and available shelter locations. If residents feel unsafe they should leave the area. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is working in collaboration with the City of South Lake Tahoe to evacuate residents based of safety and fire movement.
For an evacuation checklist and preparation visit: