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South Fork State Recreation Area, Elko, NV

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Sports & Outdoors

South Fork State Recreation Area

A Nevada state recreation area built around a reservoir, with marsh, meadowlands and hills just south of Elko.

Elko, NV

About South Fork State Recreation Area

South Fork State Recreation Area is a Nevada state park unit in the Elko area. Its core is a large reservoir, surrounded by wetland marsh, open meadowlands and rolling hills. The park is managed by Nevada State Parks, a division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The official park page lists it among the state's parks, and the park's own page is the best source for current services and conditions.

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What's around here?

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    Western Folklife Center

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