River

County

Reach

Length (miles)

Year Listed/ Updated

ORVs

Description

Other States

Walker River, West

Mono (Lyon, Douglas CA)

Walker River confluence to source

83

1982

S, R, F

See Walker River, West, CA comments.

CA

Walker River, East

Lyon

NV/CA border to bridge crossing near Flying M Ranch headquarters

26

1982/ 1993

S, R, C, O

Ranked in top 10 percent of free-flowing rivers in Great Basin Province by NPS. History of Great Basin Indian tribes recorded in petroglyphs.

Walker River, East

Mineral

Bridge crossing near Sweetwater Creek confluence to bridge crossing near headquarters of Flying M Ranch

24

1982

S, R, C

A prime example of a rugged, scenic waterway in the Great Basin Province; BLM designated scenic area; provides unique recreation opportunities especially water related activities in a high desert environment; Great Basin Indian petroglyphs are found along the river corridor.

Virgin River

Clark

Arizona-Nevada State border to Lake Mead

30

1982/ 1993

R

S, G, F, W

Woundfin minnow, endangered species, and Virgin River chub. Opportunity for nature study, interpretation, hunting, and non-consumptive recreational activities.

Virgin River

Elko

Lake Mead to Highway 17 near Hurricane, UT

76

1982

S, F, W, O

See Virgin River, UT comments.

AZ,UT

Owyhee River, South Fork

Elko (Owyhee, ID)

East Owyhee River confluence to gauging station approximately 3.5 miles above Fourmile Creek confluence

54

1982

R, G, F

Major dry region, deep canyon stream with entrenched meanders and many wild areas (See NWRO for base data and details).

ID

Marys River

Elko

West boundary of Sec. 13, T42N, R59E to source

26

1982

S, F

Flows through rolling foothills interspersed with flat tablelands; scattered pinon-juniper conifers in upper reaches, sage-grassland in lower reaches; relatively thick riparian vegetation; upper portion within Jarbridge Wilderness Area; provides significant habitat for Lahontan cutthroat trout, a federally listed threatened species and various sensitive species of raptors.

Little Humboldt River, North Fork

Humboldt

Reservoir at Little Humboldt River confluence to source

45

1982

S, O

Primitive and pristine stream; cold desert vistas with occasional spectacular views in 300' gorge; river is remote and access is limited; unique cliff vegetation with a number of unusual endemic and sensitive plant species found in the gorge area.

Jarbidge River, West Fork

Elko

Idaho-Nevada border to source

17

1982

S, R, F

Scenic stream originating in the Jarbridge Wilderness Area and flowing through a deeply cut canyon offering dense tree cover and surrounded by high mountain peaks. Highly successful wild trout fishery with rainbow trout being the most abundant. Also possesses the only resident populations of Dolly Vardon trout found in Nevada. Paralleling road provides recreational access to the lower reaches, while the upper reaches offer backpacking and primitive camping opportunities.

Carson River, East Fork

Douglas (Alpine CA)

Hangmans Bridge to Ruhenstroth Dam

20

1982/ 1993

S

S, R, F

See Carson River, East Fork, CA comments.

CA

Carson River, East Fork

Douglas (Alpine CA)

Wolf Creek to Hangmans Bridge

9

1982/ 1993

R

S, R, F

See Carson River, East Fork, CA comments.

CA

Carson River, East Fork

Douglas (Alpine CA)

Source to Wolf Creek

27

1982/ 1993

W

S, R, F, O

See Carson River, East Fork, CA comments.

CA

Carson River, East Fork

Douglas (Alpine CA)

Last diversion dam approximately 1 mile above Lahonton Fish Hatchery to source

52

1982

S, R, F

See Carson River, East Fork, CA comments.

CA

Big Wash, South Fork

White Pine

Entire segment within Great Basin National Park

4

1993

W, S

F

Exceptional water quality. Valuable fishery habitat.