River | County | Reach | Length (miles) | Description | Potential Classification | ORVs | Watershed (HUC Code 8) | Year Listed/ Updated | Other State |
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Big Wash, South Fork | White Pine | Entire segment within Great Basin National Park | 4 | Exceptional water quality. Valuable fishery habitat. | Scenic/Wild | Fish | Hamlin-Snake Valleys | 1993 | |
Carson River, East Fork | Douglas (Alpine CA) | Ruhenstroth Dam to last diversion dam approximately 1 mile above Lahonton Fish Hatchery | 12 | Traversing a variety of ecosystems, the river descends east slope of Sierras through granite canyons with pine forests and alpine meadows to emerge into the sagebrush covered foothills and desert canyons of Nevada; upper reaches State designated Wild Trout Stream; large portion upper reaches proposed for wilderness designation; headwaters habitat of federally listed threatened Lahontan cutthroat trout; premium whitewater, used extensively by commercial and private rafters; provides unique opportunity for overnight float trips east of Sierras. | Wild | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Upper Carson | 1982/ 1993 | CA |
Jarbidge River, West Fork | Elko | Headwaters to Idaho-Nevada border | 19 | 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. | Fish, Recreational, Scenic | Bruneau | 1982 | ||
Little Humboldt River, North Fork | Humboldt | Headwaters to Reservoir at Little Humboldt River confluence | 78 | 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. | Scenic, Other | Little Humboldt | 1982 | ||
Marys River | Elko | Headwaters to west boundary of Sec. 13, T42N, R59E | 27 | 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. | Fish, Scenic | Upper Humboldt | 1982 | ||
Virgin River | Clark | Arizona-Nevada State border to Lake Mead | 31 | Woundfin minnow, endangered species, and Virgin River chub. Opportunity for nature study, interpretation, hunting, and non-consumptive recreational activities. | Recreational | Fish, Geologic, Scenic, Wildlife | Lower Virgin | 1982/ 1993 | |
Walker River, East | Lyon | NV/CA border to bridge crossing near Flying M Ranch headquarters | 29 | 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. | Cultural, Recreational, Scenic, Other | East Walker | 1982/ 1993 |
Last updated: November 30, 2016