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Facts about (Wild Horse State Recreation Area):

Overview of Wild Horse State Recreation Area - Facts, Trivia, and Historical Information : Wild Horse State Recreation Area occupies 120 acres on the northeast shore of Wild Horse Reservoir Mountains surround this reservoir making it a beautiful recreation destination Wild Horse reservoir is a mountain reservoir and the area commonly experiences the states lowest winter temperaturesIn 1937 Wild Horse Reservoir was constructed covering what was once Owyhee MeadowsThe reservoir was named after the wild horses that roamed abundantly in the area Ranching has restricted the horses moveme

Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Wild Horse State Recreation Area): Visitors to the area enjoy camping, picnicking, hunting, fishing and boating. During the winter months, the reservoir is a favorite ice fishing destination.

Contact Information:
Address:Wild Horse State Recreation Area,HC 31, Box 26,Elko, NV 89801
Phone No:(775) 758-6493

Hotels Close to Wild Horse State Recreation Area

  • Econo Lodge Inn And Suites (56 miles - starting at $79)
  • Comfort Inn (56 miles - starting at $109)
  • Shilo Inn Suites- Elko (57 miles - starting at $60)
  • Hilton Garden Inn Elko (57 miles - starting at $75)
  • Americas Best Value Inn (91 miles - starting at $89)
  • Super 8 Twin Falls Id (93 miles - starting at $50)
  • Hampton Inn Twin Falls Id (93 miles - starting at $86)
  • Motel 6 Twin Falls (93 miles - starting at $43)
  • Attractions Near Wild Horse State Recreation Area

    Lakes

    Ruby Lake (101 miles)
    Mann Lake (155 miles)
    Great Salt Lake (174 miles)
    Lahontan Reservoir (236 miles)
    Bear Lake (286 miles)

    Mountains

    Ruby Mountains (87 miles)
    The Albion Range (113 miles)
    Sun Valley (157 miles)
    The Seven Devils Mountains (254 miles)

    National Parks

    Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (168 miles)
    Great Basin National Park (202 miles)
    Wasatch-Cache National Forest (236 miles)
    Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area (260 miles)
    John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (278 miles)

    River

    Boise River (143 miles)
    Snake River (208 miles)
    Salmon River (240 miles)

    State Parks

    Wild Horse State Park (0 miles)
    Rye Patch State Park Recreation Area (149 miles)
    Bear Lake State Park (227 miles)
    Idaho Falls (228 miles)
    Wasatch Mountain State Park (238 miles)
    For more Information about (Wild Horse State Recreation Area) Kindly visit the official website:http://www.parks.nv.gov/wh.htm

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