Walker River State Recreation Area

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.