Temporary closure of main campground at South Fork State Recreaton Area

Posted by on Apr 27, 2012 in News, South Fork | Comments Off SPRING CREEK, Nev.— The main campground at South Fork State Recreation Area will be closed for public camping and day-use from May 16-20 for the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Outdoor Education Academy program.  The campground should reopen for public use by the afternoon or early evening of May 20.  All other campsites will be available for public camping and staff will try to make...
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South Fork’s southwest shore jet-ski beach area closed for construction

Posted by on Oct 26, 2010 in News, South Fork | Comments Off SPRING CREEK, Nev. — A majority of the South Fork State Recreation Area’s southwest shore (Jet-Ski Beach) area will be closed starting October 25 until further notice. The closure is for completion of a large scale renovation project. This project will include the installation of 20 shade ramadas, which will include windscreens, four American Disabilities Act accessible picnic sites,...
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Developed campground closure at South Fork State Recreation Area

Posted by on Aug 16, 2010 in News, South Fork | Comments Off ELKO, Nev.– South Fork State Recreation Area’s developed campground will be closed starting Tuesday, August 17, until further notice for completion of an extensive renovation project. All other open camping areas within the park will remain open to camping. The campground entrance has been posted as closed. Nevada State Parks apologizes for any inconvenience. This project will improve...
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Barrick Gold of North America donates $6,500 to Nevada State Parks for 75th anniversary of Nevada’s state park system

Posted by on May 6, 2010 in News, South Fork | Comments Off ELKO, Nev. – Nevada State Parks expressed appreciation today to Barrick Gold of North America for a donation of $6,500. “This generous donation will be a tremendous benefit to State Parks especially in light of the state’s severe budget situation,” said Dave Morrow, administrator of Nevada State Parks. Jim Wilkinson, park supervisor for South Fork State Recreation Area, applied...
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State Parks presenting new management alternatives for South Fork State Recreation Area July 18, 2007

Posted by on Jun 25, 2007 in News, South Fork | Comments Off ELKO, Nev.–The Nevada Division of State Parks kicked off its new development planning for South Fork State Recreation Area in March. The division held two public meetings and public comment was paramount in developing the three alternatives that will be presented at the July 18 meeting. The proposed alternatives to the existing park management include recommendations such as a new...
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South Fork Master Plan: Public input sought for improvements (Elko Daily)

Posted by on Mar 7, 2007 in News, South Fork | Comments Off (State Parks) ELKO, Nev.–One of the area’s most popular fishing and boating locales is in the process of getting a much-needed face lift. Read more… (Disclaimer: Links to external sources from this site do not represent an endorsement for or against the linked information. Links are for informational purposes...
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