South Fork State Recreation Area
| South Fork State Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
South Fork Dam and Reservoir, looking southeast | |
| Location | Elko County, Nevada, United States |
| Nearest city | Elko, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 40°40′15″N 115°45′44″W / 40.67083°N 115.76222°W |
| Area | 3,903.04 acres (1,579.50 ha) |
| Elevation | 5,210 ft (1,590 m) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Administered by | Nevada Division of State Parks |
| Visitors | 21,378 vehicles (in 2017) |
| Designation | Nevada state park |
| Website | Official 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.