Wild Horse State Recreation Area

Wild Horse State Recreation Area Remote and remarkable, Wild Horse State Recreation Area is open year round. The reservoir near the park is a popular fishing site.

Cold winters make the lake a an ideal location to ice fish and skate, or to explore on snowmobiles or skis.

Who's that animal!It's the American Badger!We have seen several new badgers at Wild Horse this year, so please remember ...
08/17/2026

Who's that animal!

It's the American Badger!

We have seen several new badgers at Wild Horse this year, so please remember to keep your dogs leashed and supervised, secure all trash and food waste in the provided bins, and enjoy the wildlife at a safe distance.

Make sure to follow us and stay tuned as we have several big announcements just around the corner!

Thank you - WHSRA Staff

Attention. The giftshop/ visitors center will be closed until further notice. Entry fees can still be paid at the self s...
08/10/2026

Attention. The giftshop/ visitors center will be closed until further notice. Entry fees can still be paid at the self service station. Thank you

After much deliberation the boat ramp was pulled and will remain put of the water for the remainder of the season due to...
08/01/2026

After much deliberation the boat ramp was pulled and will remain put of the water for the remainder of the season due to low water levels.
Thank you -WHSRA Staff

After public feedback and an examination of the dams reduced flowrate, the boat ramp was not pulled out yesterday as ori...
07/25/2026

After public feedback and an examination of the dams reduced flowrate, the boat ramp was not pulled out yesterday as originally planned.

We will continue to monitor conditions and pull the ramp the moment it poses too large a safety risk.

Thank you

!ATTENTION! Due to low, still receding, water levels. We will be pulling the boat ramp dock tomorrow, 7/24/26 and it wil...
07/23/2026

!ATTENTION!

Due to low, still receding, water levels. We will be pulling the boat ramp dock tomorrow, 7/24/26 and it will remain out of service until water levels rise next spring.

The boat ramp will remain in operation, but waders are advised if you wish to stay dry while launching.

Thank you, and stay tuned for more park updates - WHSRA staff

06/29/2026

Thank you to all of the incredible volunteers who braved the cold, wind, and rain this past weekend to help plant trees at Wild Horse State Recreation Area!

This project was our final service project celebrating our nation turning 250 years old, but it’s not your last opportunity to volunteer with us.

If you’re interested in becoming a camp host, serving as a docent, or just lending a hand with park projects throughout the year, we’d love to have you! You can use the volunteer link in our bio or by visiting parks.nv.gov/volunteer.

Join us this weekend for the final America 250 Service Project!We’ll be planting trees at Wild Horse State Recreation Ar...
06/22/2026

Join us this weekend for the final America 250 Service Project!

We’ll be planting trees at Wild Horse State Recreation Area from 9am-12pm. Stop by anytime, or join us for the day.

Volunteers receive free entry into the park for the day, a free commemorative t-shirt, and lunch! Register ahead of time to be guaranteed a shirt.

This is a great event for the whole family. Leave a positive mark on one of your favorite places.

Learn more at parks.nv.gov/events or by using the link in our bio.

📸: photo shown was the previous service project at Washoe Lake State Park

Check out this massive tiger trout camper Jadyn Brooks of Idaho caught on the 9th of May just off of the boat ramp at Wi...
05/23/2026

Check out this massive tiger trout camper Jadyn Brooks of Idaho caught on the 9th of May just off of the boat ramp at Wild Horse SRA.

This monster measured 27.5 inches long, weighed in at 9 pounds 3 oz, and is currently being investigated as a water record!

Congrats again to Jadyn for the amazing catch!

‼️ Park Alert ‼️ RV hook-up installation on Campground Loop 2 (near the boat ramp) at Wild Horse State Recreation Area h...
05/12/2026

‼️ Park Alert ‼️

RV hook-up installation on Campground Loop 2 (near the boat ramp) at Wild Horse State Recreation Area has began and will last through the 2026 summer season.

Loop 2 will be closed for the entirety of the project. The rest of the park remains open, with camping available in Loop 1 (first come, first serve availability may be limited). Day-use access and the boat ramp remain unaffected.

Visitors may experience daytime construction activity during this improvement project as well as limited access to showers and fish cleaning stations.

For updates, use the link in our bio or visit parks.nv.gov/news

The reservoir is fully open, the boat ramp has been put back in, and the fish are biting! Caution is necessary when navi...
03/02/2026

The reservoir is fully open, the boat ramp has been put back in, and the fish are biting! Caution is necessary when navigating the shallows as the water level is low, but other than that, boating season has begun here at Wild Horse! 🛥

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Elko, NV
89801

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