Recreational Activities:
- Auto Touring
- Camping
- Climbing
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Off Highway Vehicle
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
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Black Rock Desert Recreation AreaDescriptionSpectacular scenic opportunities abound in one of the largest and flattest alkaline playas in the United States. The Playa is a now-dry remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan; it is 44 miles long (oriented north-south), and averages 7 miles in width. Opportunities for solitude are considerable. A variety of interesting geologic features dominate the landscape. The near-pristine Applegate-Lassen section of the California National Historic Trail traverses the Playa.
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Directions:From Reno, take Interstate 80 east to Wadsworth. Travel north for 75 miles on State Highway 447 to Gerlach.Additional Information:Black Rock Desert Recreation Area Web SiteWeather Information:Weekly National Weather Service Forecast for Winnemucca,NVThere is no live information from National Weather Service |
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