Walker River State Recreation Area access at Pitchfork Ranch offers multiple entry points to 7 miles of the East Walker River with day-use parking ($5 per vehicle), a visitor center, and established water trail access points for paddling and fishing.

The main entrance is located 4 miles south of Yerington on East Walker Road, featuring a paved/improved gravel road system and designated river put-in/take-out locations with varying difficulty levels for paddlers (Class I-III rapids depending on section and water flow).