Walker Lake State Recreation Area, State recreation area in Mineral County, Nevada.

Walker Lake State Recreation Area lies on the southwest shore of Walker Lake in Nevada, north of Hawthorne on U.S. Route 95. It was formerly a Nevada State Park with a boat launch and picnic tables; today the Bureau of Land Management manages three campgrounds along the western shore as the Walker Lake Recreation Area.

Walker Lake State Recreation Area lies on the southwest shore of Walker Lake, north of Hawthorne on U.S. Route 95. The site was previously protected as a Nevada State Park with a boat launch and picnic tables. It is now managed by the Bureau of Land Management, which runs three campgrounds along the western shore as the Walker Lake Recreation Area.

The recreation area draws fishermen and boaters who use the waters throughout the year. Visitors come here to swim, camp, and hike while experiencing a landscape shaped by both natural forces and human use.

The site features camping areas with restroom facilities, picnic tables, and grills, plus a public boat launch for water access. Weather conditions change with the seasons, so visitors should check current conditions before arriving and bring appropriate gear for outdoor activities.

The state recreation area once had a boat launch and picnic tables as a Nevada State Park; today the Bureau of Land Management runs three campgrounds along the western shore as the Walker Lake Recreation Area. The site lies within the Great Basin, north of Hawthorne on U.S. Route 95.