State Recreation Area · Nevada, United States
Walker River State Recreation Area
Walker River State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Nevada, United States.
State Recreation Area · Nevada, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Lyon, Nevada, United States |
| Coordinates | 38.8302° N, 119.0513° 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 Walker River State Recreation Area
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. 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, a nonprofit dedicated to the restoration of Walker Lake while protecting environmental, agricultural and recreational interests.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Yerington, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Yerington |
Airports near this park
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- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) · Reno, United States · 60.1 miles away
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) · Sacramento, United States · 137.1 miles away
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) · Fresno, United States · 146.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Walker River State Recreation Area?
Walker River State Recreation Area is in Nevada, United States (38.8302° N, 119.0513° W).
How do I get to Walker River State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Yerington, Nevada. near the city of Yerington.
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/Walker_River_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).