When:   June 26 to 29, 2025

Where:  Ft Churchill State Park (Approximately a 45 minute  drive from Reno.

Once in the park, follow signs to the Group Use / Camping pavilion. 

GPS: 39.288821  -  119.273841

What:    NNPG believes it is essential to be prepared with both supplies and gear AS WELL AS SKILLS.  So, twice a year  we go into the 'field' to practice using our gear and skills.  Many of us camp out (RV's, Tents, Camping Trailers and more).  Others of us come out for one or multiple days. 

Prepper Field Day is our biggest event of the year—and we’re proud to be hosting it for the 12th time!

Each day features hands-on demonstrations and informative presentations covering a wide range of essential prepper skills and topics. (Check out the schedule below for what’s coming up at this year’s event.)

Have questions about something not on the schedule? No problem—there’s always someone on hand to help you with other areas of interest.

Note:      We schedule our Field Day Events twice a year and have chosen to pick a date that coincides with the weekend ARRL conducts radio contests.  The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national organization that, under law, oversees amateur radio operations in the US.  Once a year they hold their national “Field Day” event.  A huge number of amateur Ham radio operators, many of which are quite serious/dedicated, compete to see who can generate the most “Contacts” (People they connect with over the radio frequencies) or who can reach someone over the longest distance, and more. 

NNPG participates not to win prizes or achieve accolades, rather, our goal is to allow those with no ham radio experience to learn about its capabilities, how easy it is to use and simply to have fun.  

We enable you to actually use the radio to make contacts. It's lots of fun! In past events we have talked to people all over the country and as far away as Australia, Brazil, Germany and New Zealand.

Note:     For Ham operators: We monitor Ham radio call in 

                   frequency: 147.440 mhz simplex.  Additionally, 

                   coverage permitting, we answer the phone 775.336.7170 

Park Website:      Click Here 

We have reserved the Group Area of the park. There are also individual campsites available next to the group area for your use as well. Please review the park's website above for more details. 

NNPG charges you nothing.  the only costs/fees you pay are the fees the park charges and they are quite reasonable.

• Day use entrance fee:  $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle)

• Camping:  $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night)

• Bike in:  $2.00 per bike 

• Senior permits are available

Please RSVP at the bottom

Disaster Preparedness / Survival Training And Events

NNPG is dedicated to providing information and training to help you and your family in the event of a man-made or natural disaster.  So, come and learn in a fun environment. Throughout the event there will be preparedness training, demonstrations and lessons. 

Our Tentative Schedule of Presentations/Demonstrations ...

Thursday –

1200 – 2000           Arrive and setup your own campsite

1200 –                        Meet & Greet and Q & A period   

1400 –                        Learn about Ham Radio & make contacts world-wide 

                                        even if you are not licensed.

Friday –

0800 – 0900           Join us for breakfast

1300 – 1400 … Off Grid Cooking                     

     All Day                Answer Guest Questions  

        All Day                Learn about Ham Radio & make contacts world-wide 

                                        even if you are not licensed.

Saturday –

0800 – 0900           Join us for breakfast

0900 – 1000…         Fire Starting/Fire Safety  or Blade Sharpening  TBD 

1000 – 1100            Ham Radio/Comms           

1100 – 1200            Food Preservation/storage  

1200 – 1300            First Aid                                       

1300 – 1400             Water & Sanitation              

1400 – 1500            Barter/Thrifting            

        All Day                Learn about Ham Radio & make contacts world-wide 

                                        even if you are not licensed.          

Sunday –

0800 – 0900           Join us for breakfast

0900 – 1000           Event recap/review 

1000 – 1200          Breakdown & Cleanup

By 1200                    Leave Park                   

New Updates:

If you have an idea for a presentation or demo, or if you are interested in being a presenter at this event, please let us know. Use our Contact Us page to send us your questions, ideas and comments.

We are setting up a group kitchen area with a couple of propane stoves you can use. If you want to bring a little extra food for demonstrations please do so.

Please pay your State Park fees at the entrance to the park. There is a sign right there with information about how to pay. We reserved the group area so you only pay for camping or parking. All fees go to the Ranger and Park, not us.

 Come join us and experience the fun.  It makes no difference... you can camp out with us for the entire time, make day trip(s) or just come out for one day. This is a multi-faceted event that provides you with an opportunity to meet preppers, have fun and learn or share your own experiences.  

Please RSVP below...