Walker River State Recreation Area access at Pitchfork Ranch provides public entry to 7 miles of the East Walker River with a developed visitor center, multiple campgrounds, and rental cabins. The area offers a 5.

6-mile water trail for paddling and floating, with designated put-in/take-out locations; check with park staff for current river conditions before paddling.

Day-use entrance fee is $5 per vehicle ($10 for non-Nevada vehicles), with the main access located 4 miles south of Yerington on East Walker Road.