Walker River State Recreation Area is a 12,300-acre (5,000 ha) state park unit of Nevada along the East Walker River near the city of Yerington. The park is one of Nevada's largest and newest state park units, dedicated by Governor Brian Sandoval on September 18, 2018.[2] The park is composed of four units consisting of historical ranch land. The land was officially reconveyed to the state in 2017 by the Walker Basin Conservancy,[3] a nonprofit dedicated to the restoration of Walker Lake while protecting environmental, agricultural and recreational interests. The Walker Basin Conservancy purchased the water rights and accompanying land for the benefit of Walker Lake. The Walker Basin Conservancy will maintain stewardship activities on the land.
| Walker River State Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
 Map of Walker River | |
  Walker River State Recreation Area Location in Nevada | |
| Location | Lyon and Mineral counties, Nevada, United States |
| Nearest city | Yerington, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 38°51′01″N 119°05′08″W / 38.850344°N 119.085551°W |
| Area | 12,312.18 acres (4,982.56 ha)[1] |
| Established | 2018 |
| Administered by | Nevada Division of State Parks |
| Designation | Nevada state park |
| Website | Official website  |
| Unit | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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Pitchfork Ranch |
2,320 acres | Features visitor center, park headquarters, kayaking training pond |
|
Nine Mile Ranch |
- | Nicknamed "the Elbow", undeveloped |
|
Rafter 7 Ranch |
3,223 acres | Not yet open to public |
|
Flying M Ranch |
7,313 acres | Not yet open to public, currently under private ownership[4] |
References
edit- ^ "Inventory of State Lands". Nevada Division of State Lands. June 30, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ Dornan, Geoff (September 19, 2018). "Nevada's newest state park opens near Yerington". Nevada Appeal. Archived from the original on September 20, 2018.
- ^ "FAQ". Walker Basin Conservancy. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Walker River State Recreation Area". Travel Nevada. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
External links
edit- Walker River State Recreation Area Nevada State Parks
- Pitchfork Ranch Water Trial Map: Walker River State Recreation Area Nevada State Parks