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 […]
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 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 […]
Illipah Reservoir was first created in 1953 when Illipah Creek was impounded for irrigation purposes. At capacity, Illipah covers 70 surface acres to a maximum depth of 50 feet. Rainbow trout, are stocked twice annually by Nevada Department of Wildlife, and a self-sustaining population of brown trout currently inhabit the reservoir. Good fishing can be […]
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, […]
Garnet Hill is the only designated rock hounding area in the Northern BLM District. It is an internationally known site for gem collectors looking for garnets. Here you may find the ruby red semi-precious gems in the rocky volcanic outcrops. Garnets can be found either through careful rock breaking or searching the surface and drainages […]
The site provides amenities for camping and picnicking, such as restrooms, fire pits, barbeque grills, picnic tables, and shade structures. It also is a trailhead for the Silver State OHV Trail. There are 10 sites with some available for Tents and others that will support upto 30 ft max RV length. Tables, grills, fire rings […]
This recreation site that provides amenities for camping and picnicking, such as restrooms, fire pits, picnic tables, and shade structures. It also is a trailhead for the Silver State OHV Trail. There is no fee to use this facility. This camp ground is located in Lincoln County, approximately 9 miles west of Caliente. Uses include […]