Wildlife

South Fork State Recreation Area

Elko County, NV

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Nevada State Parks unit south of Elko centered on 1,650-acre South Fork Reservoir and thousands of surrounding meadow and hillside acres. Strong wildlife viewing, birding, fishing, and hunting basecamp at the foot of the Ruby Mountains / Lamoille Valley corridor.

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RegionElko County, NV
Coordinates40.6709, -115.7622
ManagedNevada State Parks
Reservoir~1,650 acres (completed 1988)
SettingMeadows and rolling hills
UsesWildlife viewing, fishing, camping, boating

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