48 Parks or Recreation Areas Found in Nevada

Showing 1 - 30 of 48 Areas Found in Nevada

1. Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge - Nye County, NV
   Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, established June 18, 1984, is located approximately 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas in the Amargosa Valley of so...
2. Ash Springs Wildlife Area - Ely, NV  89301
   One of the few remaining desert oases in the state. Spring-fed mineral pools provide habitat for endangered white fish, great place for bird watching....
3. Baker Archaeological Viewing Site - Elko, NV  89801
   Visitors can view 1000 year-old Snake Valley archaeological site....
4. Black Rock Desert Recreation Area - Winnemucca, NV  89445
   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 anc...
5. Blue Mass Scenic Area - Ely, NV  89301
   Elevation 7,000 ft. Scenic wonderland of streams and springs, old cabins, granite cliffs and pinnacles and lush vegetation....
6. Comstock National Historic District - Carson City, NV  89701
   Exploring the area surrounding the wild west mining towns of Virginia City and Dayton is a great adventure for mountain bikers or OHV enthusiasts....
7. Desert National Wildlife Range - Clark County, NV
   The Desert National Wildlife Range encompasses 1.6 million acres of the Mojave Desert in southern Nevada 25 miles north of Las Vegas, and is the large...
8. Ely Elk Viewing Area - Ely, NV  89301
   The largest herd of elk in Nevada can be observed feeding during the fall and spring seasons, both along the paved highway south of Ely and at the vie...
9. Fallon National Wildlife Refuge - Fallon, NV
   Fallon National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1931 as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and wild animals. It is located in the Lahontan Vall...
10. Garnet Hill - Ely, NV  89301
    Elevation: 7000 ft. Rockhound site. Dark red garnets are the feature. Also view the open pit copper mine of the Robinson Mining District....
11. Goshute Canyon and Goshute Cave - Elko, NV  89801
    Explore underground wonders in Goshute Cave and hike to bristlecone pine forests and limestone formations....
12. Goshute Mountain Watchable Wildlife Area - Elko, NV  89801
    Elevation 9000 feet. Goshute Mountains funnel thousands of raptors past this site during the fall migration. Follow watchable wildlife binocular logo ...
13. Great Basin National Park - Baker, NV  89311
    From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, a...
14. Grimes Point/Hidden Cave Archaeological Site - Carson City, NV  89701
    Grimes Point was first visited by Native Americans at least 8,000 years ago, and visitors can view examples of prehistoric rock art, called petroglyph...
15. Hickison Petroglyph Recreation Area - Battle Mountain, NV  89820
    A great place to take a walk, let the kids run, have a picnic, spend a few days camping, and look at ancient petroglyphs. Hicki...
16. Highland Range Crucial Bighorn Habitat - Las Vegas, NV  89108
    The area was set aside for the protection and propagation of desert bighorn sheep. No public access. US 95 runs along the eastern flank of the area....
17. Hoover Dam - Boulder City, NV  89006
    Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, is a feature of the Boulder Canyon Project - Hoover Dam. Located on the Arizona-Nevada state line, at 726 feet it is...
18. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests - Elko, NV  89801
    Located in both Nevada and California, lies the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests. It is the largest National Forest outside of Alaska, having a net a...
19. Illipah Reservoir Recreation Area - Ely, NV  89301
    17 camp sites. Elevation 6,840 ft. Reservoir provides boating, fishing....
20. Indian Creek-E. Fork Carson River Recreation Management Area - Carson City, NV  89049
    Indian Creek Recreation Area is located in a pine forest at an elevation of 6,000 feet. The area lies at the edge of the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountain...
21. Lahontan Cutthroat Natural Area - Winnemucca, NV  89445
    Protected habitat for the Lahontan cutthroat trout, a threatened species. Area includes most of the Mahogany Creek drainage above Summer Camp Creek. N...
22. Lahontan Reservoir - Fallon, NV  89406
    Lahontan Dam and Reservoir,on the Carson River store the natural flow of the Carson River along with water diverted from the Truckee River. The dam is...
23. Lake Mead National Recreation Area - Boulder City, NV  89005
    Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunba...
24. Lake Tahoe Eastshore Drive - Stateline, NV  89449
    The nearly 46 km (25 miles) of Eastshore Drive skirt the edges of Lake Tahoe, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the Lake Tahoe Basin, whil...
25. Marietta Wild Burro Range - Carson City, NV  89701
    Marietta is the nation's first formally recognized Wild Burro Range. The 68,000-acre site is home to about 85 burros. During the late 1800's, miners u...
26. Mill Creek Recreation Area - Battle Mountain, NV  89820
    Mill Creek was the site of a 1930's Civilian Conservation Corps work camp. Historic pillars of stone are still visible at the campground entrance....
27. Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Las Vegas, NV  89124
    The Moapa Valley Refuge was established on September 10, 1979, to secure habitat for the endangered Moapa dace. This small fish, the sole member of th...
28. North Wildhorse Recreation Area - Elko, NV  89801
    Wildhorse Reservoir is an important northeastern Nevada year-round fishery, which also offers excellent ice fishing in the winter (December through ea...
29. Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge - Alamo, NV
    The Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 90 miles north of Las Vegas in Lincoln County, Nevada, is located in the Pacific Flyway, and en...
30. Parashant National Monument - Boulder City, NV  89005
    Parashant National Monument, located on the northern edge of the Grand Canyon was established by presidential proclamation on January 11, 2000. This r...