Spring Valley State Park Explained

Spring Valley State Park
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Label:Spring Valley State Park
Location:Lincoln County, Nevada, United States
Nearest Town:Pioche, Nevada
Coords:38.0231°N -114.1981°W
Area:926.83acres
Elevation:5840feet
Established:1969
Free Label:Named for
Designation:Nevada state park
Administrator:Nevada Division of State Parks
Visitation Num:29,311 vehicles
Visitation Year:2017
Visitation Ref:[1]

Spring Valley State Park is a public recreation area adjoining the 65acres Eagle Valley Reservoir in eastern Nevada near the border with the state of Utah. The state park is located at the east end of Nevada State Route 322, east of the town of Pioche and near the village of Ursine.

History

The Eagle Valley Dam was built on Meadow Valley Wash in 1965, creating the Eagle Valley Reservoir for agricultural usage. The area around the reservoir was designated a state park in 1969.

Activities and amenities

The park offers camping, fishing, a boat launch, picnicking, hiking trails, historic ranch buildings, and a group-use area.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018 . Division of State Parks Performance Audit . Nevada Legislature.