In Walker Lake, Nevada, the options will pleasantly surprise you.
The community of Walker Lake is all about water--mile after glorious mile of it.
Privately owned lakefront parcels in Nevada are a rare find because so much waterfront is unavailable. Lake Mead is surrounded by government land, and Lake Tahoe has become too expensive. At the Shores on Walker Lake, you can have your own piece of the water along with your own private beach. Sit on the shore and tickle your toes in the water, or grab your boat for an afternoon of adventure. The choice is yours!
And just to put everything into perspective: Walker Lake is big. This natural, terminal lake is an impressive 18 miles long and 7 miles wide--and covers 38,000 acres with crystal clear blue water. Because it's so vast, the list of great things to do just goes on and on:
- Fishing (especially for Lahontan cutthroat trout, a local favorite)
- Boating
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Water skiing
- Jet skiing
- Wind surfing
- Swimming
- Bird-watching
- Wildlife viewing

Recreation near The Shores on Walker Lake, NV More beach and boating options are available at Walker Lake State Recreation Area, just minutes away. Get your feet wet at Sportsman's Beach, Tamarack Beach and 20 Mile Beach, too. And don't forget to check out Mount Grant, the massive, snow-covered peak standing sentinel over Walker Lake. Here you can hike and watch the wildlife, including bighorn sheep, antelope and deer. For something different to do outside, try rock climbing and off-roading on area trails.
Speaking of wildlife: Walker Lake hosts an incredible number of bird species. In April, you don't want to miss the Annual Walker Lake Loon Festival at Sportsman's Beach. Here you'll see the largest group of migrating loons west of the Mississippi make a much-anticipated stop to celebrate. For all the loon lore--and more--contact the Mineral County, NV Chamber of Commerce.
Looking for fun things to do away from the water? If golf's your game, you're in for an unexpected treat. This part of Nevada is home to the Hawthorne Army Depot, a sprawling ammunition center. Tucked away on this base is the Walker Lake Golf Club at the Depot, a 9-hole course constructed by base employees several decades ago. This year-round facility offers a driving range, practice greens and lessons--and it's only 10 minutes from The Shores on Walker Lake. Just think of it as your very own course where you can play a round or two whenever you want. But keep it your secret!
For a truly fascinating way to spend an afternoon or two right in the Walker Lake, NV area, explore Mineral County's famous ghost towns. These relics of Nevada's gold-and silver-mining heritage--Aurora and Candelaria, among many others--provide a compelling look into the state's past. Stop by the Mineral County Museum in Hawthorne to learn more.
Casino gambling in Nevada is legendary. And you can get a great taste of the action 10 minutes down the road at the El Capitan Casino and Resort in Hawthorne, NV, where you can play 24 hours a day. Want bigger-city gaming thrills? You're just a few hours by car from the glitz of Reno and the glamour of Las Vegas. So take a long weekend and indulge yourself. Isn't all the extravagance just delicious?!
And if you're ready for other adventures, take a quick trip up to Carson City, the state capital, and then head over to nearby Lake Tahoe. Or plan an outdoor expedition in Yosemite National Park, just a few hours southwest of Walker Lake.
Bottom line: You'll run out of weekends long before you run out of great things to see and do in this part of Nevada. The Shores on Walker Lake is a great starting point for free-time fun, whether it's playing in the water right outside your door, playing the golf course and gaming tables 10 minutes from your neighborhood, or heading for the adventure of Nevada's larger cities.
The Shores on Walker Lake is your ticket to a rare, one-of-a-kind piece of privately owned lakefront property in the Hawthorne, Nevada real estate market. And you'll always have something to do here.
There are only so many weekends in a lifetime. And with all this great stuff to see and do at The Shores on Walker Lake, why not contact us today? Sign up now to receive more information or call us to schedule your tour at
The Shores on Walker Lake (1-800-266-7420)
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