Wild Horse State Recreation Area facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wild Horse State Recreation Area |
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Location | Elko County, Nevada, United States |
Nearest city | Elko, Nevada |
Area | 119.58 acres (48.39 ha) |
Elevation | 6,250 ft (1,900 m) |
Designation | Nevada state recreation area |
Established | 1979 |
Administrator | Nevada Division of State Parks |
Website | Wild Horse State Recreation Area |
Wild Horse State Recreation Area is a public recreation area located on the northeast shore of Wild Horse Reservoir, approximately 67 miles (108 km) north of Elko, Nevada. The 120-acre (49 ha) park is a popular destination for fishing, and especially ice fishing, on the reservoir, which was created in 1937 and enlarged to cover 2,830 acres (1,150 ha) with the creation of a new dam in 1969. In addition to year-round fishing, the park offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, ice skating, sledding, snowmobiling, and skiing.
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