South Fork State Recreation Area

South Fork State Recreation Area
South Fork Dam and Reservoir, looking southeast
South Fork State Recreation Area
Location in Nevada
LocationElko County, Nevada, United States
Nearest cityElko, Nevada
Coordinates40°40′15″N 115°45′44″W / 40.67083°N 115.76222°W / 40.67083; -115.76222
Area3,903.04 acres (1,579.50 ha)
Elevation5,210 ft (1,590 m)
Established1983
Administered byNevada Division of State Parks
Visitors21,378 vehicles (in 2017)
DesignationNevada state park
WebsiteOfficial website

South Fork State Recreation Area is a state park unit of the state of Nevada covering nearly four thousand acres, located five miles (8.0 km) due south of Elko. The park comprises the 1,650-acre (670 ha) South Fork Reservoir and surrounding marsh, meadowlands, and hills.