Natural
Lyon County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Nevada State Parks unit surrounding Lahontan Reservoir on the Carson River, with roughly 69 miles of shoreline, cottonwood and willow pockets, boat launches, beach camping, and strong wildlife viewing including migratory waterfowl and nesting bald eagles. Built as part of the Newlands Reclamation Project (first water deliveries 1905).
| Region | Lyon County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.3770, -119.1676 |
| Managed | Nevada State Parks |
| Shoreline | ~69 miles |
| Established | 1971 (SRA) |
| Uses | Boating, fishing, camping, equestrian, birding |
| Minerals | Agate, Petrified Wood, Fossils |
| Access | State Recreation Area paved |
| Fee | $5/vehicle |
| Source | Nevada State Parks — park access and fees: https://parks.nv.gov/parks/lahontan |
| Material | Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified Wood |
| Land status | Generally open to casual rockhounding on public/BLM land |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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