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Self-guided New Moon Hike - October 2023

Big Bend of the Colorado

Situated on the shores of the Colorado River at Nevada’s southern tip, Big Bend of the Colorado River includes about two miles of sandy shoreline. Because the park is downstream from Davis Dam, the river is clear and cool year round. Popular activities are camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and bird watching. The variety of waterfowl and shore birds that make this park home include mallards, coots, herons and geese. Hawks, roadrunners, quail, hummingbirds, doves and owls are also abundant in the park. The nearby town of Laughlin offers the amenities of a Nevada gaming town.

Self-guided Full Moon Hike - October 2023

Full Moon Hike - January 2023

August Night Sky Viewing

Washoe Lake

Nestled in a scenic valley where bald eagles soar, Washoe Lake State Park offers breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada, Carson and Virginia mountain ranges. A popular area for hiking, camping, picnicking, water sports and equestrian activities, the park also hosts a diverse range of birds and waterfowl, such as American white pelicans and Canada geese. Anglers can aim for channel and bullhead catfish, wipers, white bass and Sacramento Perch. Situated between Reno and Carson City, the park is a true treasure for local residents and visitors to enjoy year-round.

Volunteer and Support

Volunteer Nevada State Parks welcomes volunteers and provides various opportunities for involvement. State Parks’ volunteers provide a wide range of beneficial assistance to the parks and are an...

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.

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.