Walker River State Recreation Area Access
Walker River State Recreation Area Access
Walker River State Recreation Area access at Pitchfork Ranch provides entry to 7 miles of the East Walker River with multiple put-in and take-out points for paddling, including the 5. 6-mile water trail with Class I-III rapids.
Day-use parking and facilities are available near the visitor center, with nearby campgrounds (River Bend and Quail Run with RV hookups) and rental cabins for overnight stays.
Access is via East Walker Road, 4 miles south of Highway 208 near Yerington, with a $5 day-use entrance fee.
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