Lahontan State Recreation Area

Lahontan State Recreation Area encompasses 11,200 acres of water with 69 miles of shoreline, surrounded by high desert sagebrush and native cottonwood trees.

The area transformed after the Newlands Reclamation Act of 1902, leading to the construction of Lahontan Dam in 1915 for irrigation and water management.

The reservoir holds submerged remnants of 1800s stagecoach routes, including Williams Station, connected to events during the Paiute War period.

Visitors can access developed campgrounds at Silver Springs Beach with restrooms and grills, or choose primitive camping spots along the extensive shoreline.

The reservoir functions as a nesting location for bald eagles while supporting populations of northern pike, walleye, catfish, and white bass.

Location: Nevada

Inception: 1971

Website: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/lahontan

GPS coordinates: 39.42310,-119.11000

Latest update: March 15, 2025 02:19