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.
The Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Complex consists of Stillwater Refuge, Fallon Refuge, and Anaho Island Refuge in western Nevada.
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge is located in southern Nevada 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas.
The Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 90 miles north of Las Vegas in Lincoln County, Nevada, is located in the Pacific Flyway, and encompasses 5, 380 acres.
Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, is a feature of the Boulder Canyon Project.
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.
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.
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.
Exploring the area surrounding the wild west mining towns of Virginia City and Dayton is a great adventure for mountain bikers or OHV enthusiasts.
Class I and II floatable river. Primitive camping along Salmon Falls Creek.
Explore underground wonders in Goshute Cave and hike to bristlecone pine forests and limestone formations.
Visitors can view 1000 year-old Snake Valley archaeological site.
A secluded canyon great for outdoor activities. Beautiful riparian area.
One of the few remaining desert oases in the state. Spring-fed mineral pools provide habitat for endangered white fish, great place for bird watching.
This historic ghost town is known for its "Cook Bank Building" which is one of the most photographed buildings in the West. Day use only.
Grimes Point was first visited by Native Americans at least 8, 000 years ago, and visitors can view examples of prehistoric rock art, called petroglyphs, as well as a storage cave.
Wildhorse Reservoir is an important northeastern Nevada year-round fishery, which also offers excellent ice fishing in the winter (December through early March).
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.
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.
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.
Elevation: 7000 ft. Rockhound site. Dark red garnets are the feature. Also view the open pit copper mine of the Robinson Mining District.
A terrific birding place with 147 species listed with half considered common to the area. Four separate sections provide habitat for migratory and nesting waterfowl, non-game birds, mammals, and fishes.
Elevation 9000 feet. Goshute Mountains funnel thousands of raptors past this site during the fall migration. Follow watchable wildlife binocular logo signs from Alternate 93 to trailhead parking.
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.
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.