Walker River State Recreation Area provides public access to 30 miles of the East Walker River through the Pitchfork Ranch headquarters near Yerington, featuring multiple campgrounds, a visitor center, and a 5. 6-mile water trail for paddling.

Day-use entrance is $5 per vehicle, with camping available at River Bend and Quail Run campgrounds (the latter offering RV hookups), plus rental cabins.

The area offers well-maintained dirt roads and river access suitable for kayaking, floating, fishing, hiking, and biking, with a visitor center open Tuesday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-2pm.