| Name | Water Sport Activity | Where | Getting There | Phone | Descriptions |
| Cave Lake State Park | Open water paddling | Ely, Nevada | Drive Eight miles South of Ely on U.S. 93. Turn onto Success Summit Rd. (Nv 486) Continues e ast for 7 miles to the park. | 775-728-4460 | Open water paddling (kayaking/canoeing) the 32-acre reservoir at Cave Lake State Park sits amid the Schell Creek Range at and elevation of 7,300 - a serene and majestic area for paddling. The year-round park offers a 32-acre reservoir for exploring. |
| East Fork Carson river | Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking | Carson City, Nevada | South from Carson on U.S. 395 through Minden on State Route 88 to Markleeville. Launch about 10 miles south of Markleeville. | 775-885-6000 | Gentle rapids, dramatic rock formations and irresistible hot springs in the Class II section make the 20-mile east fork of the Carson River a high desert trip suitable for the whole family. Be sure to check water flows with the U.S. Forest Service before attempting your own. |
| Lahontan State Recreation Area | Open water paddling | Silver Springs, Nevada | Lahontan is located on the Carson River, 18 miles west of Fallon U.s. 50 and 45 miles east of Carson City on U.S. 50. | 775-867-3500 | The reservoir offers nearly 70 miles of shoreline and numerous opportunities for bird watching and sighseeing. |
| Lake Mead National Recreation Area | Open water paddling | Boulder City, Nevada | Lake mead is approximately 20 miles southeast of Las Vegas. | 702-293-8990 | This Stretch of the Colorado River between Hoover Dam and Lake Mohave is tame but still enjoyable. One of the best ways is to ride with a guide. If you perfer to go alone you should note that permits are required to launch below Hoover Dam and can be obtained through the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. |
| Lake Tahoe | Open water paddling | Lake Tahoe, Nevada | From Reno, Use State Route 431 (Mt. Rose Hwy.) | 800-468-2463 | Divers are drawn to Lake Tahoe for its crystal-clear waters. Because visibility can exeed 150', many of Tahoe's distinct underwater features cant be witnessed. Drivers should keep in mind that Lake Tahoe's elevation is 6,225 and thus is considered a high altitude dive. |
| Pyramid Lake | Open water paddling | Wadsworth, Nevada | From Reno and Sparks, Take State Route 445 North 31 miles to Sutcliffe at the lake, or drive on I-80 east 30 miles to the Wadsworth exit and follow State Route 447 for 16 miles to the southern tip of Pyramid Lake. | 775-574-1000 | While enjoying of the largetst freshwater lakes in the West, visitors witness unique rock formations and some of the most scenic desert views in Nevada. The Pyramid Lake Visitor Center is home to a museum devoted to the lake's natural history and culture of the native people. |
| Truckee River | Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking | Reno, Nevada | The Truckee River runs parallel to I-80 and contains many different launch spots. Some of the more popular put-ins are 18 miles west of Reno at the Fared exit, 10 miles west of Reno in Verdi and various locations. | 775-374-2262 | The Truckee River sparkles along a 140-mile route from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. |
| Walker Lake State Recreation Area | Rafting & Kayaking | Hawthorne, Nevada | Hawthorne is 133 miles south of Reno on U.S. 95 Walker Lake State Recreation Area is 13 miles north Hawthorne on U.S. 95. | 775-867-3001 | Loons occationally make a stopover here during migration, and kayakers and canoeists have the best chance of sneaking up on the elusive birds. The state park ranger offer guided loon and bird watching excursions. |
| Washoe Lake State Park | Open water paddling | Carson City, Nevada | Washoe Lake State Park is 10 miles north of Carson City and 15 miles south of Reno. From Carson City take U.S. 395 north to the Eas Lake blvd exit drive north E. Lake blvd. approximatley 3.1 miles to park entrance. | 775-687-4319 | Washoe Lake between Reno and Carson City offers views of the twoering Sierra Nevada, bird watching and communing with nature while you paddle through the wetlands. |
