North Wildhorse Recreation Area
Elko, Nevada 89801Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling, Skiing
Wildhorse Reservoir is an important northeastern Nevada year-round fishery, which also offers excellent ice fishing in the winter (December through early March). Summers are mild, and boating, shore f ...
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Humboldt - Toiyabe National Forests
Elko, Nevada 89801Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Skiing
Located in both Nevada and California, lies the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests. It is the largest National Forest outside of Alaska, having a net acreage of approximately 3.9 million acres. It oft ...
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South Fork Canyon Recreation Management Area
Elko, Nevada 89803Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Paddling, Skiing
Located northwest of South Fork State Recreation Area, South Fork Canyon offers access to the South Fork River. Float the river in tubes, kayaks or canoes. Along the river you will have the opportunit ...
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Baker Archaeological Viewing Site
Elko, Nevada 89801Filed Under: Camping, Cultural, Cycling, Hiking, Horseback
Visitors can view 1000 year-old Snake Valley archaeological site. Directions ---------- From Ely, head south and east 60 miles on US 6-50 to State 487 then south 4 miles. ...
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Great Basin National Park
Baker, Nevada 89311Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Skiing
From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types includ ...
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Tahoe National Forest
Nevada City, California 95959Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Located straddling the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountains in northern California, lies the Tahoe National Forest encompassing a vast territory, from the golden foothills on the western slope to the ...
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Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Boulder City, Nevada 89005Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hike ...
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Water Canyon
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Hiking, Horseback
A secluded canyon great for outdoor activities. Beautiful riparian area. Directions ---------- 15 minutes south of Winnemucca up Water Canyon access road. References and External Links ---- ...
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Highland Range Crucial Bighorn Habitat
Las Vegas, Nevada 89108Filed Under: Horseback
The area was set aside for the protection and propagation of desert bighorn sheep. No public access. US 95 runs along the eastern flank of the area. Directions ---------- South of Las Vegas ...
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Pine Forest Recreation Management Area
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling
There are three popular recreation sites within the Pine Forest Recreation Area: the Blue Lakes, Onion Reservoir and Knott Creek Reservoir. All three have superb scenery. The Blue Lakes are glacial in ...
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