Things to do in Elko
Northeastern Nevada Museum
Features exhibits on natural and regional history of northeastern Nevada. Including mining, ranching, firearms, the California Trail, railroads, and the lifestyle and basketry of the Paiute and Shoshone Indians. Call 775-738-3418 for more information.
1515 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
Sherman Station
The Sherman Station Ranch House and five outbuildings are located at the corner of 14th and Idaho Streets. Bavarian emigrant Valentine Walther, built the log structures between 1880 and 1903. Call 775-738-7135 for more information.
1405 Idaho Street, Elko, NV
South Fork State Recreation Area
South Fork Reservoir covers 1,650 acres and is surrounded by 2,200 acres of wildlife-filled meadow lands and rolling hills. It is popular for hunting, camping, boating, picnicking, winter sports and wildlife viewing. The park is best known for its trophy-class trout and bass fishery. Facilities include a boat launch, campground, trailer dump station and picnic area. Located 16 miles south of Elko on State Route 228, the park is open year-round, but access may be hampered by extreme cold and snow during the winter months. Call 775-744-4346 for more information.
Wild Horse State Recreation Area
Wild Horse State Recreation Area is located on the northeast shore of Wild Horse Reservoir. The 140 acre recreation area is an excellent focal point when visiting Wild Horse. Visitors to the area enjoy camping, picnicking, hunting, fishing and boating. Facilities include campgrounds, a trailer dump station, boat launch and ranger station. The park Wildhorse Reservoir is open year-round, but access may be hampered by extreme cold and snow in winter months. Call 775-758-6493 for more information.