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

Paddlers and anglers can access the river via well-maintained dirt roads and designated put-in/take-out locations, with a water trail map available from park staff to help navigate current conditions.

Day-use entrance is $5 per vehicle, and the area is open year-round with visitor center hours Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-2pm.