Category: Elko County

Wilson Reservoir Recreation Management Area

Rolling sagebrush surrounds this scenic area that lies near the base of the majestic Bull Run Mountains. The reservoir is a popular year-round fishery for rainbow and German brown trout. Large mouth bass fishing is usually good during the summer months. Ice fishing is very popular, although vehicle access is poor and the road is […]

Goshute Mountain Watchable Wildlife Area

Goshute Mountains funnel thousands of raptors past this site during the fall migration. Follow watchable wildlife binocular logo signs from Alternate 93 to trailhead parking. Part of this site is a wilderness study area, under consideration for federal protection. During the fall migration, the Goshute Mountains funnel thousands of raptors through this site. Follow the […]

South Fork Owyhee River Recreation Area

The South Fork Owyhee River flows north through the Owyhee desert, joining the river’s East Fork in southwestern Idaho. River-running in rafts and kayaks through the steep-walled canyon is the most popular recreational activity from late March through early June. The South Fork Owyhee River enters Idaho from the north enclosed within a 550 foot […]

North Wildhorse Recreation Area

At this time, this campground is closed for fire damage. 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 fishing, water skiing and wind surfing are popular activities. There are 18 campsites, tables, fire rings, grills, […]

California Trail Center

If you’ve never visited us at the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, you might be asking yourself, “What is the California Trail?” Many people have heard of the Oregon Trail, but the California Trail also spanned across the western United States and brought travelers face-to-face with their destinies – some ending in good fortune, […]

Summit Raceway

Summit Raceway is a D-shaped 1/4 mile dirt track nestled into the hillside between Elko and Spring Creek, Nevada. The race season runs from early Spring until the annual Gold Rush event in late September. Fans are able to view the track from the shelf like parking spaces up above or from the regular grand […]

Telescope Lanes

Telescope Lanes is your one stop venue for family fun. We feature a Blind Onion pizzeria, Coldstone Creamery, an eight lane bowling alley and a full bar – all in one building! The Blind Onion offers dine in as well as take-out orders for the freshest pizza in town. We also have delicious salads, sandwiches, […]