Search

Showing 209 Results for valley of fire

Cathedral Gorge

Cathedral Gorge State Park is located in a long, narrow valley in southeastern Nevada, where erosion has carved dramatic and unique patterns in the soft bentonite clay. The park’s beauty began with explosive volcanic activity that, with each eruption, deposited layers of ash hundreds of feet thick. Great walking trails abound for exploring the cave-like formations and cathedral-like spires that are the result of geologic processes from tens of millions of years ago. A photographer’s dream, the park offers stunning views of the scenic canyon and visitors can enjoy hiking, picnicking, camping and nature study.

Walker River

The State of Nevada benefited from an extraordinary opportunity to establish the Walker River State Recreation Area. The Walker Basin Conservancy donated more than 12,000 acres of land and nearly 30 miles of the East Walker River to the State of Nevada to increase public access and conserve natural resources. The donation includes several large ranches that had been closed to public access for more than 100 years. Today, they afford the potential for a vibrant outdoor experience that no other single Nevada State Park can provide. The state park includes five units: the Pitchfork Ranch, Rafter 7 Ranch, Flying M Ranch, the Nine Mile Ranch and the Elbow. The park units will open to the public over time, as development and infrastructure is completed. The Pitchfork Ranch serves as the park headquarters and offers 2 campgrounds and a Visitors Center. The Elbow is also open for camping and exploration. Announcements will be made as phased development is completed.

South Fork

South Fork State Recreation Area boasts flourishing meadows and rolling hills filled with northeastern Nevada wildlife. Sightings of mule deer, badgers, beavers and kit foxes are a common sight. With the Ruby Mountains as a backdrop, visitors easily and eagerly enjoy hunting, boating, swimming and fishing. The expansive reservoir holds an abundant cache of catfish, bass and trophy size trout. A variety of waterfowl grace the lake, including ducks and geese. South Fork also offers both primitive and developed camping. A 25-site campground includes campsite tables, grills and a restroom with showers..

Dayton

At the foot of the Virginia Range, on the banks of the Carson River, Dayton State Park is rich in picturesque beauty as well as gold and silver mining history. The park features the remains of the Rock Point Mill built in 1861, a remnant of Dayton’s mining glory days. Old stone walls from the mill, one of the first to process ore from the Comstock Lode, still stand among cottonwood, sagebrush and willows. Originally a Paiute fishing camp, the park provides a scenic site to camp, picnic, hike or hold group outings. Visitors may catch a glimpse of one or more of the hawks, foxes or porcupines that call this beautiful park home.

Alerts

Posted August 24, 2023: Water sampling conducted by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection confirms the existence of toxic cyanobacteria in Wild Horse and South Fork Reservoirs. Toxicity levels and locations of...

Cave Lake

Cave Lake State Park offers outstanding recreational opportunities year-round. Stocked with rainbow trout and home to German brown trout, the 32-acre reservoir provides outstanding fishing and boating. Other summer activities include swimming, hiking, camping and mountain biking. Once winter arrives, guests of the park can enjoy ice fishing, skating, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The park is also home to abundant and diverse wildlife.

Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam State Park displays a natural, primitive and rustic beauty that offers a peaceful environment to any outdoor enthusiast of hiking, camping or fishing. Accented by streams and waterfalls, pinyon, juniper and ponderosa forests, and dramatic outcrops of volcanic and sedimentary rocks, the park is a designated Watchable Wildlife Area. Visitors are likely to see turkeys, jack rabbits and porcupines during their visit. Beaver Dam is also home to mule deer, coyotes, fox, bobcats, great blue herons and an occasional mountain lion, as well as many different lizards and snakes.

Public Notices & Alerts

Public Notices 07/26/2024 - Public Input Needed for Sand Harbor Master Plan INCLINE VILLAGE, NV. – The Nevada Division of State Parks is asking for the public’s input on...

Spooner Lake & Backcountry

Nestled in the Lake Tahoe Basin, the Spooner Backcountry is a widespread recreational and natural oasis, with a lake surrounded by aspens and more than 12,000 acres of forested, open space. The park features 50 miles of hiking, equestrian and mountain biking trails and primitive roads. A few of the more popular trails are the Marlette, Red House, Flume and Tahoe Rim Trails. Camping and cabins are also available. The Spooner Lake Cabin sleeps four people comfortably and Wildcat Cabin sleeps two. Both cabins have basic amenities such as composting toilets, beds, cook stoves and wood burning stoves.

History of Nevada State Parks

Natural Resources and Climate

Employment

Grant Programs

Land and Water Conservation Fund

Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB)