Wild Horse State Recreation Area, Elko, Nevada

Wild Horse State Recreation Area is located on the northeast shore of Wild Horse Reservoir. The 140 acre recreation area is an excellent focal point when visiting Wild Horse. Visitors to the area enjoy camping, picnicking, hunting, fishing and boating. Facilities include campgrounds, a trailer dump station, boat launch and ranger station. The park is open year-round, but access may be hampered by extreme cold and snow in winter months. Wild Horse Reservoir commonly boasts the state's lowest winter temperatures. The park is located 67 miles north of Elko on State Route 225.

Fishing is the most popular activity at Wild Horse. Most visitors are after rainbow trout or yellow perch. German brown trout, small mouth bass, and catfish are also in the reservoir. Fishing seems best during the months of January, May, September, October, and November. Ice fishing is popular and can be quite productive in the winter months. Fisherman should be prepared for extreme cold and harsh winter conditions. During the summer months, fish can be cleaned at the fishing cleaning station behind the shower building.

Hunting is abundant in the Fall. Pronghorn, mule deer, grouse, chukar, water fowl, and many other game can be pursued. Although hunting is not allowed in Wild Horse Recreation Area, the campground makes a great center point for hunting the surrounding area.

Snowmobiling and skiing are also popular winter activities on the treeless rolling hills along Gold Creek Road and Sunflower Flats.

Facilities & Amenities:

Camping
Group Camping
Dump Station
Showers
Picnicking
Group Picnicking
Boat Launch
Trails
Nature Study
Swimming
Fishing
Hunting
Winter Sports

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