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 headquarters offering a visitor center, two campgrounds (Riverbend and Quail Run with RV hookups), and cabins.

The area features well-maintained dirt roads, multiple put-in and take-out locations for kayaking and floating, day-use picnic areas, and a water trail map available from park staff to help navigate current river conditions.

A $5 day-use entrance fee applies, and the visitor center (Tues-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm) can provide orientation and detailed information about floating sections and access points.