From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13, 063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types including groves of ancient bristlecone pines, and numerous
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers.
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 feet high with a crest length of 1, 074 feet.
Lahontan Dam and Reservoir, on the Carson River store the natural flow of the Carson River along with water diverted from the Truckee River. The dam is a feature of the Newlands Project. There is a powerplant immediately below the dam.
Immediately east of the splendid Ruby Mountains, along the Hastings Cutoff of the California National Historic Trail, this reservoir remains accessible during winter months due to its close proximity to paved state Hwy. 228.
The South Fork Owyhee River flows north through the Owyhee desert, joining the river's East Fork in southwestern Idaho.
There are three popular recreation sites within the Pine Forest Recreation Area: the Blue Lakes, Onion Reservoir and Knott Creek Reservoir. All three have superb scenery. The Blue Lakes are glacial in origin.
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 rocky on the west side to sandy beaches on its east side. Regal Mt.
Mill Creek was the site of a 1930's Civilian Conservation Corps work camp. Historic pillars of stone are still visible at the campground entrance.
Elevation 7, 000 ft. Scenic wonderland of streams and springs, old cabins, granite cliffs and pinnacles and lush vegetation.
17 camp sites. Elevation 6, 840 ft. Reservoir provides boating, fishing.
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 and Desert Study Area to visit.
Class I and II floatable river. Primitive camping along Salmon Falls Creek.
Visitors can view 1000 year-old Snake Valley archaeological site.
A secluded canyon great for outdoor activities. Beautiful riparian area.
Wildhorse Reservoir is an important northeastern Nevada year-round fishery, which also offers excellent ice fishing in the winter (December through early March).
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. Large mouth bass fishing is usually good during the summermonths.
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.
Spectacular scenic opportunities abound in one of the largest and flattest alkaline playas in the United States. The Playa is a now-dry remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan; it is 44 miles long (oriented north-south), and averages 7 miles in width.
Indian Creek Recreation Area is located in a pine forest at an elevation of 6, 000 feet. The area lies at the edge of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains, approximately 20 miles southeast of Lake Tahoe.
A great place to take a walk, let the kids run, have a picnic, spend a few days camping, and look at ancient petroglyphs.
Elevation: 7000 ft. Rockhound site. Dark red garnets are the feature. Also view the open pit copper mine of the Robinson Mining District.
Protected habitat for the Lahontan cutthroat trout, a threatened species. Area includes most of the Mahogany Creek drainage above Summer Camp Creek. No fishing allowed but birdwatching is great, also wildlife viewing.
The nearly 46 km (25 miles) of Eastshore Drive skirt the edges of Lake Tahoe, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the Lake Tahoe Basin, while the visitor`s center offers accounts of the pioneer and Indian history of the area.
As the only byway in the nation entirely within a tribal reservation, this route takes the visitor around one of the largest desert lakes in the world and provides a unique opportunity to interact with the Paiute tribe.
Located in both Nevada and California, lies the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests. It is the largest National Forest outside of Alaska, having a net acreage of approximately 3.9 million acres.