Recreation Activities & Areas of Interest

Cultural & Historical Resources:
   Comstock National Historic District
   Grimes Point Archaeological Area
   Hidden Cave Archaeological Area
   Pony Express National Historic Trail
   Silver Saddle Ranch


Camping Facilities:
   Indian Creek Recreation Area
   Sand Mountain Recreation Area (Limited Facilities)
   Walker Lake Recreation Area


Forestry Products:
   Firewood, Pinyon Pine Nuts & Christmas Trees


Fishing:
   Indian Creek Recreation Area
   Wilson Canyon on the West Fork of the Walker River
   Walker Lake Recreation Area


Hiking, Mountain Biking & Equestrian Riding:
   Faye-Luther Trail
   Prison Hill Recreation Area (North End)
   Sand Mountain Recreation Area
   Silver Saddle Ranch

  
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Riding Opportunities:
   Sand Mountain Recreation Area
   Prison Hill Recreation Area (South End)
   Wilson Canyon on the West Fork of the Walker River
   Other Popular Riding Areas & Where NOT to Ride

Vehicle Touring:
   Fort Churchill to Wellington Backcountry Byway
   Marietta Wild Burro Range

 
Whitewater Rafting/Kayaking:
   East Fork of the Carson River


Special Recreation Use Permits:
Applying for a Special Recreation Use Permit

Special Recreation Application and Permit (SF 1930-1)

Automatic Adjustment of Minimum Special Recreation Permit (SRP) Fees and Assigned Site Fees (4/07/2008)

2008 Permitted Recreation Events North of Reno

Federal Register Notice (May 2, 2008) Temporary Closure of Public Lands During Competitive Special Recreation Events on Public Lands Administered by the Carson City Field Office, Nevada (pdf)