Walker Lake

A naturally occurring lake in western Nevada's Great Basin is called Walker Lake. It is located in northwest Mineral County, on the east side of the Wassuk Range, about 120 kilometers southeast of Reno. It is 17 kilometers long and 8 kilometers wide. The Walker River supplies water to the lake from the north, and its only natural outflows are absorption and evaporation. On the southwest, shore is where Walker Lake's community can be found.

Many people continue to be drawn to Walker Lake and its leisure area by fishing derbies, boat races, and the yearly Loon festival. The list of nearby attractions doesn't end here; tourists also enjoy Tamarack Beach, Sand Dune Point, Twenty Mile Beach, and Cove Beach.

This natural lake, which spans 38,000 acres and is 12 miles long, serves as a haven for numerous migrating species that may be seen all year long. Watch out for the shoreline's white pelicans, snow geese, and harlequin ducks. Bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, and wild horses are local residents that animal lovers won't want to miss seeing. US Highway 95 leads to Walker Lake, which is located 95 miles south of Fallon, Nevada.

Location: Mineral County, Nevada