Walker River State Recreation Area provides public access to 28 miles of the East Walker River with multiple entry points including Pitchfork Ranch (7 miles of river access) and Rafter 7 Ranch (3,000 acres with riparian habitat).

The area features well-maintained dirt roads, a visitor center at Pitchfork Ranch, multiple day-use areas with parking and restrooms, and designated water trail access points with varying difficulty levels for paddling (Class I-III rapids).

Visitors can enjoy fishing, paddling, camping, hunting, biking, and wildlife viewing, with important notes that a $5 entrance fee applies and pets must be leashed.