Walker River State Recreation Area provides public access to nearly 30 miles of the East Walker River across multiple units, with the Pitchfork Ranch serving as the main hub featuring a visitor center, two campgrounds (including RV hookups), and rental cabins.

Paddlers and floaters can access miles of river via well-maintained dirt roads and designated water trails, with a water trail map available to check current conditions and put-in/take-out locations.

Day-use entrance fee is $5 per vehicle ($10 for non-Nevada vehicles), and the visitor center is open Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-2pm.