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Walker River State Recreation Area

Lyon County, NV

Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.

Nevada State Parks unit protecting more than 12,000 acres and nearly 30 miles of the East Walker River south of Yerington — former historic ranches closed to the public for a century, now phased open for camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Pitchfork Ranch is headquarters with visitor center, two campgrounds, cabins, and river access; the Elbow / Nine Mile Ranch unit remains a primitive trophy-trout reach.

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RegionLyon County, NV
Coordinates (approx.)38.8511, -119.0924
Acreage~12,300 acres / ~30 river miles
UnitsPitchfork, Rafter 7, Flying M, Nine Mile, Elbow
AccessState park fee; paved + dirt approaches
Era opened2017+ phased public opening

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Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.

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