Nevada Park List

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
This is a beautiful area in which to experience the natural wonders of the Mohave Desert. The red- and cream-colored sandstone cliffs are awesome. Scramble across fossilized sand
Rhyolite Historic Area
This historic ghost town is known for its "Cook Bank Building" which is one of the most photographed buildings in the West. Day use
Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge lies at the southern end of the Ruby Valley in northeast Nevada. Located at an elevation of 6,000 feet and flanked on the west
Rye Patch Reservoir
Rye Patch Dam and Reservoir are on the Humboldt River about 26 miles upstream from Lovelock, Nevada. The Dam, constructed in 1935-36 and enlarged in 1976, is 78
Rye Patch State Recreation Area
Rye Patch Reservoir, along the Humboldt River, covers 11,000 acres when full. Here, visitors enjoy fishing, boating, water skiing, camping, and picnicking. A campground, boat launch and picnic sites
Ryholite Historic Area
Historic ruins at this former gold-mining boomtown include the most photo-graphed ghost-town building in the West the Cook Bank Building-and Nevada's best-preserved "bottle house," constructed entirely of glass bottles.
Salmon Falls Creek Recreation Area
Class I and II floatable river. Primitive camping along Salmon Falls
Sand Mountain Recreation Area
4,795-acre recreation area. Sand Mountain is two miles long, 600 ft high. Primary use is off road vehicle riding. There is also the historic Sand Springs Pony Express Station
South Fork Canyon Recreation Management Area
Located northwest of South Fork State Recreation Area, South Fork Canyon offers access to the South Fork River. Float the river in tubes, kayaks or canoes. Along the river
South Fork Owyhee River Recreation Management Area
The South Fork Owyhee River flows north through the Owyhee desert, joining the river's East Fork in southwestern Idaho. River-running in rafts and kayaks through the steep-walled canyon is
South Fork State Recreation Area
South Fork Reservoir covers 1,650 acres and is surrounded by 2,200 acres of wildlife-filled meadow lands and rolling hills. It is popular for hunting, camping, boating, picnicking, winter sports
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park
Spring Mountain Ranch is located within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, beneath the colorful cliffs of the magnificent Wilson Range. The many springs in these mountains provided
Spring Valley State Park
Spring Valley State Park offers water oriented recreation at the 65 acre Eagle Valley Reservoir. Boat launching, picnicking and camping facilities are available. Visitors also enjoy hiking, exploring and
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
The Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of Stillwater Refuge, Fallon Refuge, and Anaho Island Refuge in western Nevada. Together, these refuges encompass approximately 163,000 acres of wetland and
Tabor Creek Campground
10-unit site provides access to fishing and wildlife viewing. Rainbow trout fishery, periodically stocked. There are 10 campsites with tables, fire rings, vault toilets, shade trees. No drinking water.
Tonkin Spring
Tonkin Spring is located northwest of the Roberts Mountains, at the mouth or Red Canyon,
Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest and largest state park, dedicated 1935. The valley derives its name from the red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave
Walker Lake Recreation Management Area
One of only two large natural lakes in Nevada, Walker Lake provides habitat for endangered Lahontan cutthroat trout. The 38,000-acre lake has a shoreline that varies from steep and
Walker Lake State Recreation Area
Walker Lake is one of the last remnants of an ancient inland sea which covered much of western Nevada nearly 10,000 years ago. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
This beautiful park is mostly known for its six beehive-shaped historic charcoal ovens; however, the park offers an array of recreational opportunities. There are trails for hiking, mountain
Washoe Lake State Park
Washoe Lake and Little Washoe Lakes are located in the heart of scenic Washoe Valley, between Carson City and Reno. Here, visitors will find spectacular views of the majestic
Water Canyon
A secluded canyon great for outdoor activities. Beautiful riparian
Wild Horse State Recreation Area
Wild Horse State Recreation Area is located on the northeast shore of Wild Horse Reservoir. The 140 acre recreation area is an excellent focal point when visiting
Wilson Reservoir Recreation Management Area
Rolling sagebrush surrounds this scenic area that lies near the base of the majestic Bull Run Mountains. The reservoir is apopular year-round fishery for rainbow and German brown trout.