Walker River State Recreation Area access at Pitchfork Ranch provides public entry to 7 miles of the East Walker River with a $5 day-use fee ($10 for non-NV vehicles). The area offers multiple put-in/take-out locations for paddling via a designated 5.

6-mile water trail, plus camping, day-use facilities, and a visitor center; access is via East Walker Road, 4 miles south of Highway 208 near Yerington, with well-maintained dirt and paved roads leading to the main entrance arch.