State Recreation Area · Nevada, United States
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Lahontan State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Nevada, United States, established in 1971.
State Recreation Area · Nevada, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Churchill , Lyon, Nevada, United States |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 39.4231° N, 119.1100° W |
| Managed by | Nevada state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lahontan State Recreation Area
Lahontan State Recreation Area is a public recreation area surrounding the Lahontan Reservoir, a 17-mile-long (27 km) impoundment of the Carson River, located approximately 18 miles (29 km) west of Fallon, Nevada. The reservoir features 69 miles (111 km) of shoreline and 11,200 acres (4,500 ha) of water when full. Much of the park lies below 4,000 feet (1,200 m) in elevation and is dominated by high desert sagebrush. Wooded areas of native cottonwoods and willow trees can be found along the shore of the lake. Primary access points to the park are along U.S. Route 50 near the Lahontan Dam and off U.S.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Fallon, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 18 miles west of Fallon |
Airports near this park
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- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) · Reno, United States · 35.5 miles away
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) · Sacramento, United States · 142.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Nevada
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lahontan State Recreation Area?
Lahontan State Recreation Area is in Nevada, United States (39.4231° N, 119.1100° W).
When was Lahontan State Recreation Area established?
Lahontan State Recreation Area was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Lahontan State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Fallon, Nevada. about 18 miles west of Fallon.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nevada_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Nevada state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahontan_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).