Walker River State Recreation Area
Notice: Fire Restrictions in Place — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $5 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- 16 campsitesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- parks.nv.gov(775) 684-2561
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
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Fire restriction Fire Restrictions in Place
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Alert Phone lines down at Walker River State Recreation Area
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Alert Walker River Visitor Center Hours Subject to Change
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Construction East Walker Road Construction
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Overview
Walker River State Recreation Area is a recreation area in Lyon County, about 10 miles south of Yerington.
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Camping is available: 16 campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins and yurts.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Tue–Fri | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Tue–Fri | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | — | |
| Visitor center — Hours are Tues - Friday | Sat–Sun | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Sat–Sun | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Closed Mondays and state holidays.
Visitor Center: The Visitor Center offers exhibits telling the colorful history of the Walker River State Recreation Area.
Hours are Tues - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm and Sat - Sun: 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Park Hours: Open seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day use entrance fee | $5 · vehicle |
| Day use entrance fee | $10 · vehicle |
| Camping | $15 · vehicle |
| Camping | $20 · vehicle |
| Camping | $10 · vehicle |
| Cabins | $120 · night |
| Cabins | $145 · night |
| Additional vehicles | $15 · day |
| Bike in | $2 · walk-in |
Official wording
Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) + $10.00 for sites with utility hook ups Cabins: $120.00 per night (weeknights), $145.00 per night (weekends & holidays). Includes 1 vehicle. Additional vehicles $15.00 per day. Bike in: $2.00 per bike
Nevada park passes
- All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
- Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
- Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details
From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveNevada
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker River State Recreation Area Site count parsed from park text | 16 | Group Campground: The group campground offers 6 RV campsites with water and power hookups.Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping: The Riverbend campground has 16 sites suitable for travel trailers, motorhomes or tents. Quail Run Campground has 19 sites with RV hook ups. Campsites include a table and fire ring, and shade ramada. Restrooms and showers nearby both campgrounds. An RV dump station is nearby. A camping limit of 14 days in a 30-day period is enforced.
Group Campground: The group campground offers 6 RV campsites with water and power hookups. Subject to use by reservation only.
RV Camping: RV sites with power and water hookups are available at the Quail Run Campground.
Camping: The Bighorn Campground has campsites that include a table and fire ring. Sites cannot be reserved and there are no hook-ups. Restroom facilities are available. A camping limit of 14 days in a 30-day period is enforced.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Cabins: Situated approximately 1.5 miles passed the main entrance on East Walker Rd. Cabins drop down into their own private meadow campground with stunning views of the river corridor, easy access to the nature trail, and river access. View cabin photos.
Things to do
CampingHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingCanoeing and kayakingHorseback ridingFishingPicnicking
Trails
Equestrian: You can learn more about equestrian use at Nevada Horse Trails
Fishing
Fishing: The Walker River is home to trophy fisheries, including the fabled “Elbow” at the Nine Mile Ranch. Fishing enthusiasts will find world class angling at various locations along the river corridor.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
Camping: The Riverbend campground has 16 sites suitable for travel trailers, motorhomes or tents. Quail Run Campground has 19 sites with RV hook ups. Campsites include a table and fire ring, and shade ramada. Restrooms and showers nearby both campgrounds. An RV dump station is nearby. A camping limit of 14 days in a 30-day period is enforced.
Equestrian: You can learn more about equestrian use at Nevada Horse Trails
Hunting: Hunters will find rich opportunities along the Walker River, from big game such as deer, antelope and Big Horn sheep, to water fowl and upland game such as chukar and dove. Hunting is allowed only during seasons established by the Nevada Division of Wildlife and in hunting zones established by the Nevada Division of State Parks. The administrator of the Nevada Division of State Parks may change the hunting zone boundaries or close hunting zones periodically to protect and preserve the park’s resources. Refer to the hunting zone maps and boundary descriptions for more detailed information.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Fires are permitted only in designated fire rings, barbecues or approved portable stoves. Visitors should supply their own firewood.
Please remember to respect the area when using your OHVs and UTVs. Use only trails and designated areas for these types of recreation. If you are unsure where you can use these, please speak with a member of the Park Staff.
Motor vehicles are permitted only on designated roadways and parking areas.
A fishing license is required for anglers 12 or older. Visit ndow.org for more information.
Getting there
- Address
- 211 East Walker Road
Yerington, NV 89447 - Nearest town
- Yerington — about 10 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.8171, -119.0562
- Phone
- (775) 684-2561
- wrsra@parks.nv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Nevada State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Nevada State Parks 'Explore Parks' directory (park cards; slug = officialId) plus each park page for title/designation/coordinates
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology