Big Horn Campground at the Elbow — Walker River State Recreation Area

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Big Horn Campground at the Elbow is located near the Walker River State Recreation Area in Nevada. The terrain consists of open spaces with river access and surrounding hills. Campers can explore the nearby Walker River for fishing and enjoy seasonal temperatures ranging from lows in the 30s°F during winter to highs in the 90s°F in summer.

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Location

Big Horn Campground at the Elbow — Walker River State Recreation Area is located in Nevada

Directions

From Wellington on Hwy 208, travel south on the Wellington Cutoff to Hwy 338. Continue south on Hwy 338 for about 23.5 miles, turning east on Sweetwater Road. You will see a green sign that says “Hawthorne 38 miles” and below it a brown road sign that directs you to “The Elbow” at the Walker River State Recreation Area. This is a County maintained dirt road. From here, continue east about 7 miles to reach the Bighorn Campground at the Elbow. From Yerington, travel south on Hwy 208. Go through Smith Valley and continue onto Hwy 338. Continue south on Hwy 338 for about 23.5 miles, turning east on Sweetwater Road. You will see a green sign that says “Hawthorne 38 miles” and below it a brown road sign that directs you to “The Elbow” at the Walker River State Recreation Area. This is a County maintained dirt road. From here continue east about 7 miles to reach the Bighorn Campground at the Elbow. From Hawthorne, head north on Hwy 95. Turn left on Hwy 95 Alt towards Yerington, NV. When you reach Yerington, travel south on Hwy 208. Go through Smith Valley and continue onto Hwy 338. Continue south on Hwy 338 for about 23.5 miles, turning east on Sweetwater Road. You will see a green sign that says “Hawthorne 38 miles” and below it a brown road sign that directs you to “The Elbow” at the Walker River State Recreation Area. This is a County maintained dirt road. From here continue east about 7 miles to reach the Bighorn Campground at the Elbow.