Wild Horse State Recreation Area
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| Wild Horse State Recreation Area | |
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  Wild Horse State Recreation Area Location in Nevada | |
| Location | Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| Nearest city | Elko, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 41°40′15″N 115°47′59″W / 41.67083°N 115.79972°W |
| Area | 119.58 acres (48.39 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 6,208 ft (1,892 m)[2] |
| Established | 1979[3] |
| Administered by | Nevada Division of State Parks |
| Visitors | 2,303 vehicles (in 2017)[4] |
| Designation | Nevada state park |
| Website | Official website  |
Wild Horse State Recreation Area is a public recreation area located on the northeast shore of Wild Horse Reservoir, approximately 67 miles (108 km) north of Elko, Nevada.[3] The 120-acre (49 ha) park is a popular destination for fishing, and especially ice fishing, on the reservoir, which was created in 1937 and enlarged to cover 2,830 acres (1,150 ha) with the creation of a new dam in 1969.[5] In addition to year-round fishing, the park offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, ice skating, sledding, snowmobiling, and skiing.[3]
