State Recreation Area · Nevada
South Fork State Recreation Area
- Location
- Elko County, Nevada
- Nearest town
- 9.7 miles southwest of Spring Creek
- Type
- State Recreation Area
About South Fork State Recreation Area
A 1,650-acre reservoir surrounded by marsh, meadowland, and hills forms the core of this roughly four-thousand-acre unit of Nevada's state park system. The water and surrounding terrain make up the bulk of the protected land, with the reservoir accounting for a substantial share of the total acreage. Visitors deciding whether to go can expect a landscape built around this single large body of water and its adjoining wetland and grassland habitat rather than developed attractions.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
South Fork State Recreation Area is in Elko County, Nevada, 9.7 miles southwest of Spring Creek. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.