Nevada
Parks and Recreation
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Nevada national and state parks
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Desert
National Wildlife Refuge -
Over 23,000 acres of spring-fed wetlands and alkaline desert
uplands. Wildlife observation, hunting in the fall, and picnicking. |
Great
Basin National Park - Ancient bristlecone pines,
and numerous limestone caverns, including beautiful Lehman
Caves. Cave Tour, 30 minutes $4.00 16 and over. |
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Lake
Mead National Recreation Area -Three of America's
four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran
Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. |
Red
Rock Canyons - A 197,000 acre area provides a 13
mile scenic loop drive, and over 30 miles of hiking trails. The
visitor center contains historical and geological exhibits. |
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Spring
Mountain Ranch State Park - 520 acre oasis was developed
into a working ranch and luxurious retreat. The ranch was once
owned by millionaire Howard Hughes |
Valley
of Fire State Park - Derives its name from the spectacular
red sandstone formations in the park. A visitors information center
located within the park. |
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| Floyd
Lamb State Park - the park offers tree-shaded groves
alongside four small fishing lakes. The park is available for
day use . 9200 Tule Springs Road Las Vegas |
Humboldt
- Toiyabe National Forest - The Humboldt-Toiyabe's
spectacular 6.3 million acres makes it the largest forest in the
lower 48 states. |
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Berlin-Ichthyosaur
State Park - Nestled at 7,000 feet
on the scenic western slope of central Nevada's Shoshone mountain
range. Call for weather and road conditions. |
Lake
Tahoe-Nevada State Park - Sand Harbor is the most
popular area to visit, with sandy beaches, a boat launch and picnicking.
An entrance fee is charged to enter the park. |
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| Cathedral
Gorge State Park - Trails abound for exploring the
cave-like formations and cathedral-like spires. A Regional Visitor
Center is located at the entrance. |
Washoe
Lake State Park - views of the majestic Sierra Nevada
and the Carson Range. Picnicking, windsurfing, water skiing, catamaran
sailing, jet skiing and fishing. |
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Cave
Lake State Park - The 32-acre reservoir at Cave Lake
State Park is popular for trout fishing, crawdadding, boating,
hiking, picnicking and camping. |
South
Fork State Recreation Area -Popular
for hunting, camping, boating, picnicking, winter sports and wildlife
viewing. Extreme cold and snow during the winter months. |
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