Walker River State Recreation Area

Walker River State Recreation Area near Yerintong Nevada along the East Walker River is a brand new Nevada State Park being developed for opening in 2018-2019. The large park was recently donated to the state by private organizations looking to preserve the area. Home to historic cattle ranch lands the large property will be opened to the public for hiking, fishing, and exploration. Multiple camping options are being developed including a full hookup RV campground at this location (former site of Pitchfork Ranch) and primitive campgrounds are being developed along the river within the property. 32 full-hookup campsites with a dump station and six group campsites will be open and ready for campers, according to Park Supervisor Randy Denter. The 38 new sites will add to the 16 primitive sites the park opened with in 2018. All are first-come, first-served. The recreation area is located on the former Flying M, Rafter 7 and Pitchfork ranches and includes the Nine Mile area, a prized fishing area. The Walker Basin Conservancy purchased the properties and their water rights as part of the Walker Basin Restoration Program to preserve flows into Walker Lake. In 2016 the conservancy offered the land, valued at $8 million, to the state for use as a park. Equestrian and off-road vehicle use and water sports, including floating, fishing and kayaking. The park includes 28 miles of waterway, but for someone who wanted to float or kayak from the former Flying M Ranch to Pitchfork Ranch, it’s about 50 miles. RV Park and Campground