State Recreation Area · Nevada, United States
Wild Horse State Recreation Area
Wild Horse State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Nevada, United States, established in 1979.
State Recreation Area · Nevada, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Elko, Nevada, United States |
| Established | 1979 |
| Coordinates | 41.6708° N, 115.8000° 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 Wild Horse State Recreation Area
Wild Horse State Recreation Area is a public recreation area located on the northeast shore of Wild Horse Reservoir, approximately 67 miles (108 km) north of Elko, Nevada. The 120-acre (49 ha) park is a popular destination for fishing, and especially ice fishing, on the reservoir, which was created in 1937 and enlarged to cover 2,830 acres (1,150 ha) with the creation of a new dam in 1969. In addition to year-round fishing, the park offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, ice skating, sledding, snowmobiling, and skiing.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Elko, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 67 miles north of Elko |
Airports near this park
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- Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) · Boise, United States · 132.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Nevada
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wild Horse State Recreation Area?
Wild Horse State Recreation Area is in Nevada, United States (41.6708° N, 115.8000° W).
When was Wild Horse State Recreation Area established?
Wild Horse State Recreation Area was established in 1979, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Wild Horse State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Elko, Nevada. about 67 miles north of Elko.
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/Wild_Horse_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).