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. ...
Save as Goal|Send to Friend
Black Rock Desert Recreation Area
Winnemucca, Nevada 89445Filed Under: Camping, Climbing, Cultural, Horseback, Hunting
Spectacular scenic opportunities abound in one of the largest and flattest alkaline playas in the United States. The Playa is a now-dry remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan; it is 44 miles long (oriented ...
Save as Goal|Send to Friend
Comstock National Historic District
Carson City, Nevada 89701Filed Under: Cycling, Hiking, Horseback
Exploring the area surrounding the wild west mining towns of Virginia City and Dayton is a great adventure for mountain bikers or OHV enthusiasts. Directions ---------- Just north of Dayton off ...
Save as Goal|Send to Friend
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 ...
Save as Goal|Send to Friend
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 ...
Save as Goal|Send to Friend
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 ...
Save as Goal|Send to Friend
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 ...
Save as Goal|Send to Friend
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 ...
Save as Goal|Send to Friend
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 ...
Save as Goal|Send to Friend
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 ...
Save as Goal|Send to Friend