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Start the New Year Outdoors with Nevada State Parks

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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...

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.

History of Mormon Station State Historic Park

Old Mormon Station built in 1851 by John Reese Mormon Station was built in 1851 as a trading post along the Carson Route of the California Trail. With the discovery of gold...

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.

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...