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Lyon County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
A West Walker River canyon and BLM multi-use recreation area on NV-208 west of Yerington, with river pullouts, picnic sites, fishing access, and an extensive OHV and trail network. Desert hills pinch the river corridor into a scenic drive that is one of the easiest wild-river experiences in western Nevada.
| Region | Lyon County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 38.8235, -119.1971 |
| Access | Paved NV-208 through the canyon ~13 miles west of Yerington; BLM staging via Copperbelt Drive on the north side of the highway |
| Management | Bureau of Land Management (Carson City District) |
| Activities | Scenic drive, fishing, hiking, horseback, OHV, primitive camping |
| Fees | No day-use fee at BLM trailheads |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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