Activities, Events and Recreation
Provides limited access and primitive camping to Salmon Falls Creek. Access to creek is approximately 1.1 miles past cattle guard from US. 93. 4 wheel drive/high clearance vehicle recommended. Not recommended in winter or when muddy. Emergency services are not readily available. Plan accordingly. Salmon Falls Creek is a tributary of the Snake River, flowing […]
Rising almost 2,000 feet above the town of Winnemucca, secluded Water Canyon Recreation Area is one of the premier recreation areas in Northern Nevada and offers a rugged, picturesque setting along the canyon’s upper reaches and a lush riparian area of cottonwood and aspen trees along the stream at the canyon bottom. Managed by the […]
A terrific birding place with 147 species listed with half considered common to the area. Four separate sections provide habitat for migratory and nesting waterfowl, non-game birds, mammals, and fishes. The areas cannot be seen from the highway, so it is a surprise to take a dirt road and find a wetland with tall reeds. […]
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 […]
Explore underground wonders in Goshute Cave and hike to bristlecone pine forests and limestone formations. Goshute Cave is a popular underground network of caves eroded into natural limestone on the eastern flanks of the Cherry Creek Range in the Goshute Canyon Wilderness Area in the Ely District, BLM Nevada. The 11-mile long Goshute Canyon Wilderness […]
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 […]
The Black Rock Desert Wilderness is a large desert playa and the remains of prehistoric Lake Lahontan. At 314,835 acres, the area is one of the largest protected desert playas in the United States. Vistas go on for miles and mirages sneak up from all sides of the desert floor. The vastnes and overwhelming feeling […]
Both motorized and non-motorized use near Washoe Lake in Reno. Large OHV Staging area with off-loading ramps. One vault toilet. No garbage services or water. The trail is a 14 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Washoe Valley, Nevada that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of […]
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 […]
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 north-south), and averages 7 miles in width. Opportunities for solitude are considerable. A variety of interesting geologic features dominate the landscape. The […]