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{{Short description|Recreation area in Nevada, United States}}
The '''Lahontan State Recreation Area''' is located on the Carson River in western [[Nevada]]. Lahontan became a Nevada State Recreation Area on [[July 1]], [[1971]]. The recreation area is open all year, and includes the Lahontan Dam, a 162 feet high, 1,700 feet long dam completed in [[1915]].
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| location = [[Lyon County, Nevada|Lyon]] and [[Churchill County, Nevada|Churchill]] counties, [[Nevada]], United States
| nearest_city = [[Fallon, Nevada]]
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'''Lahontan State Recreation Area''' is a public recreation area surrounding [[Lake Lahontan (reservoir)|Lake Lahontan]], a {{convert|17|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}} impoundment of the [[Carson River]],<ref name=ndow/> located approximately {{convert|18|mi}} west of [[Fallon, Nevada|Fallon]], [[Nevada]].<ref name=nsparchive/> The reservoir features {{convert|69|mi}} of shoreline and {{convert|11200|acre}} of water when full.<ref name=recgov/> Much of the park lies below {{convert|4000|ft|m}} in elevation and is dominated by high desert sagebrush. Wooded areas of native [[Populus fremontii|cottonwoods]] and [[willow]] trees can be found along the shore of the lake.<ref name=nsp/> Primary access points to the park are along [[U.S. Route 50 in Nevada|U.S. Route 50]] near the [[Lahontan Dam]] and off [[U.S. Route 95 (Nevada)|U.S. Route 95]] in the town of [[Silver Springs, Nevada|Silver Springs]].<ref name=nsparchive/> A corridor known as [[Fort Churchill State Historic Park#Carson River Ranches|Carson River Ranches]] connects Lahontan with [[Fort Churchill State Historic Park]].<ref name=hunting/>
Most of the park lies below 4,000 ft. in elevation, and is dominated by high desert sagebrush, although cottonwoods and willow trees can be found along the shore of the lake. The park is located about 45 miles northeast of Nevada's Capital, [[Carson City]].

==History==
Following passage of the [[Newlands Reclamation Act]] of 1902, the [[Lahontan Dam]] was constructed along the Carson River between [[Fallon, Nevada|Fallon]] and [[Carson City]]. The dam, measuring {{convert|162|ft}} high and {{convert|1700|ft}} long, was completed in 1915. The reservoir was named after ancient [[Lake Lahontan]] which covered much of Nevada during the [[Last glacial period|last ice age]]. Submerged beneath the water were parts of stagecoach routes which existed during the 1800s including Williams Station, the scene of the [[Battle of Williams Station]], a minor skirmish during the [[Paiute War]]. Originally operated by [[Churchill County, Nevada|Churchill]] and [[Lyon County, Nevada|Lyon]] counties, Lahontan became a state-operated recreation area in 1971.<ref name=nsparchive/>

==Activities and amenities==
Park activities include boating, water skiing, fishing and camping. The park has two developed picnicking areas as well as a developed campground at Silver Springs Beach #7. Primitive camping is allowed in most other areas.<ref name=brochure/> Multiple trails can be found along the length of the reservoir.<ref name=plan/>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|refs=
<ref name=nsp>{{cite web |url=http://parks.nv.gov/parks/lahontan-state-recreation-area/ |title=Lahontan State Recreation Area |work=Nevada State Parks |publisher=Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |accessdate=December 21, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=nsparchive>{{cite web |url=http://parks.nv.gov/parks/lahontan-state-recreation-area/ |title=Lahontan State Recreation Area |work=Nevada State Parks |publisher=Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |accessdate=November 21, 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130122084610/http://parks.nv.gov/parks/lahontan-state-recreation-area/ |archivedate=January 22, 2013}}</ref>

<ref name=ndow>{{cite web |url=http://www.ndow.org/Bodies_Of_Water/Lahontan_Reservoir/ |title=Lahontan Reservoir |publisher=Nevada Department of Wildlife |accessdate=November 21, 2019}}</ref>

<ref name=recgov>{{cite web |url=https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/85 |title=Lahontan Reservoir |publisher=Recreation.gov |accessdate=November 21, 2019}}</ref>

<ref name=hunting>{{cite web |url=http://parks.nv.gov/forms/HUNTING-BOUNDARIES_lahontan.pdf |title=Hunting Information for Lahontan State Recreation Area |work=Nevada State Parks |publisher=Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |accessdate=November 21, 2019}} See map.</ref>

<ref name=statelands>{{cite web |url=http://lands.nv.gov/docs/Land_Inventory.pdf |title=Inventory of State Lands |publisher=Nevada Division of State Lands |date=May 2016 |accessdate=January 29, 2018 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205045733/http://www.lands.nv.gov/docs/Land_Inventory.pdf |archivedate=February 5, 2018}}</ref>

<ref name=plan>{{cite web |url=http://parks.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Chapter-5-Inventory.pdf |title=Chapter 5: Inventory |work=Nevada 2005 State Recreational Trails Plan |publisher=Nevada Division of State Parks, Planning and Development Section |pages=69–77 |accessdate=December 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221224222/http://parks.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Chapter-5-Inventory.pdf |archivedate=December 21, 2016}}</ref>

<ref name=brochure>{{cite web |url=http://parks.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Lahontan-2013-press.pdf |title=Lahontan State Recreation Area Brochure |publisher=Nevada Division of State Parks |date=July 2013 |accessdate=December 21, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221225808/http://parks.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Lahontan-2013-press.pdf |archivedate=December 21, 2016}}</ref>
}}

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*[http://parks.nv.gov/parks/lahontan-state-recreation-area/ Lahontan State Recreation Area] Nevada State Parks

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[[Category:State parks of Nevada]]
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*Nevada Division of State Parks
[[Category:Protected areas of Churchill County, Nevada]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Lyon County, Nevada]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1971]]
[[Category:1971 establishments in Nevada]]

Latest revision as of 02:42, 5 July 2024

Lahontan State Recreation Area
Dam
Lahontan Dam on the Carson River
Lahontan State Recreation Area is located in Nevada
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Location in Nevada
LocationLyon and Churchill counties, Nevada, United States
Nearest cityFallon, Nevada
Coordinates39°22′37″N 119°10′3″W / 39.37694°N 119.16750°W / 39.37694; -119.16750[1]
Area28,892.3 acres (11,692.3 ha)[2]
Elevation4,157 ft (1,267 m)[1]
Established1971
Administered byNevada Division of State Parks
Visitors58,838 vehicles (in 2017)[3]
DesignationNevada state park
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Lahontan State Recreation Area is a public recreation area surrounding Lake Lahontan, a 17-mile-long (27 km) impoundment of the Carson River,[4] located approximately 18 miles (29 km) west of Fallon, Nevada.[5] The reservoir features 69 miles (111 km) of shoreline and 11,200 acres (4,500 ha) of water when full.[6] Much of the park lies below 4,000 feet (1,200 m) in elevation and is dominated by high desert sagebrush. Wooded areas of native cottonwoods and willow trees can be found along the shore of the lake.[7] Primary access points to the park are along U.S. Route 50 near the Lahontan Dam and off U.S. Route 95 in the town of Silver Springs.[5] A corridor known as Carson River Ranches connects Lahontan with Fort Churchill State Historic Park.[8]

History

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Following passage of the Newlands Reclamation Act of 1902, the Lahontan Dam was constructed along the Carson River between Fallon and Carson City. The dam, measuring 162 feet (49 m) high and 1,700 feet (520 m) long, was completed in 1915. The reservoir was named after ancient Lake Lahontan which covered much of Nevada during the last ice age. Submerged beneath the water were parts of stagecoach routes which existed during the 1800s including Williams Station, the scene of the Battle of Williams Station, a minor skirmish during the Paiute War. Originally operated by Churchill and Lyon counties, Lahontan became a state-operated recreation area in 1971.[5]

Activities and amenities

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Park activities include boating, water skiing, fishing and camping. The park has two developed picnicking areas as well as a developed campground at Silver Springs Beach #7. Primitive camping is allowed in most other areas.[9] Multiple trails can be found along the length of the reservoir.[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Lahontan Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Inventory of State Lands" (PDF). Nevada Division of State Lands. May 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 5, 2018. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
  3. ^ "Division of State Parks Performance Audit" (PDF). Nevada Legislature. 2018.
  4. ^ "Lahontan Reservoir". Nevada Department of Wildlife. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c "Lahontan State Recreation Area". Nevada State Parks. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  6. ^ "Lahontan Reservoir". Recreation.gov. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  7. ^ "Lahontan State Recreation Area". Nevada State Parks. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  8. ^ "Hunting Information for Lahontan State Recreation Area" (PDF). Nevada State Parks. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved November 21, 2019. See map.
  9. ^ "Lahontan State Recreation Area Brochure" (PDF). Nevada Division of State Parks. July 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 21, 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  10. ^ "Chapter 5: Inventory" (PDF). Nevada 2005 State Recreational Trails Plan. Nevada Division of State Parks, Planning and Development Section. pp. 69–77. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 21, 2016. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
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