Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway
Lahontan State Recreation Area, NV

The Lahontan State Recreation Area surrounds a 17-mile long man-made lake with more than 69 miles of sandy shoreline. The area is a popular attraction for fishing, swimming, boating, and water recreation. The Lahontan Reservoir was named for the inland sea of which Pyramid Lake is an actual remnant. The reservoir is south of the byway off US Highway 50. Visitors are invited to try camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, or even swimming in the reservoir.