The Lahontan State Park is a state park and public recreation area surrounding the ancient Lake Lahontan, an impoundment of the Carson River. Located 18 miles west of Fallon, the 17-mile reservoir has 69 miles of shoreline and 10,000 acres of water at full capacity and is surrounded by the park which features a range of vegetation from cottonwoods and willow trees to desert sagebrush. Activities in the park include boating, fishing, camping, and hiking, along with horseback riding, waterskiing, and canoeing from Fort Churchill. The park is home to a wealth of wildlife and birds, including deer, bobcat, foxes, and wild horses, and is a nesting site for bald eagles.

Lahontan State Park, 16799 Lahontan Dam Road, Fallon, NV 89406, Phone: 775-577-2226

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