As of October 1, 2023 Nevada State Parks and Walker River State Recreation Area are excited to announce that the east side Rafter 7 Ranch is now open for day use visitation. The described area located on the east side of the East Walker River is several miles long, and offers opportunities for day use visits, river access, hunting, fishing, hiking. Please keep vehicles on existing roads only. Leave gates how you find them. Cattle may be in the area. Some roads may be subject to washouts and are not regularly maintained. Park entrance fees to Rafter 7 designated area are required.

The state park, Walker River State Recreation Area,  includes five units: the Pitchfork Ranch, Rafter 7 Ranch, Flying M Ranch, Nine Mile Ranch, and The Elbow. Currently only designated areas at The Pitchfork Ranch, The Elbow, and the east side of the river at Rafter 7 are open to the public for a wide variety of recreational use. Walker River State Recreation Area offers opportunities for people to enjoy camping, cabin rentals, visitor center, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, disc golf (soon to open), bird watching, horseback riding.

The Pitchfork Ranch serves as the park headquarters and offers 2 campgrounds and a Visitors Center. The Elbow section of Walker River State Recreation Area is open for camping and exploration. The east side of Rafter 7 is open for day use visitation only. Other park units are planned to become open to the public over time as development and infrastructure is completed. Announcements will be made as phased development is completed.

Park entrance fees are required. Please contact the Park Ranger Office for more information, rules, or maps (775) 463-1609. Thank you.

Pitchfork Ranch camping and cabin reservations can be made at www.reservenevada.com