Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway
Places to Visit

  • Anaho Island

    Anaho Island (NV)

    Located in Pyramid Lake, Anaho Island is one of the only pelican nesting sites in North America.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located inside Pyramid Lake in the southeast end.
  • Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge

    Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge (NV)

    President Woodrow Wilson established this refuge in 1913 as a sanctuary for colonial nesting birds, primarily American White Pelicans. The refuge is situated on Anaho Island within the 25-mile Pyramid Lake.

    Location:

    On Anaho Island near the eastern shoreline of Pyramid Lake, Nevada
  • California National Historic Trail

    California National Historic Trail (NV)

    Thousands of gold-seekers and farmers followed the California National Historic Trail in the 1800s, to the promise of a better life.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The California National Historic Trail runs along the east side of Pyramid Lake.
  • Carson City

    Carson City (NV)

    Visit the historic capital city of Nevada.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    South of the byway off US Highway 395.

  • Dayton State Park (NV)

    Dayton State Park marks the site of one of Nevada`s first permanent settlements. The Carson River flows through the park.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located in the town of Dayton.

  • Fallon National Wildlife Refuge (NV)

    Fallon NWR was established in 1931 as a refuge and breeding ground for birds and wild animals.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located at the southern terminus of the Carson River.

  • Historical Marker 148 (NV)

    In 1860, two battles occured between the white settlers and the Paiute Indians at Pyramid Lake.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    South of Nixon on SR 447

  • 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.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located some 20 minutes west of Fallon.

  • Marble Bluff Fish Passage Facility (NV)

    The Marble Bluff Fish Passage Facility is part of the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex and consists of four major components: Marble Bluff Dam, fish lock, fishway and fish handling building.

    Location:

    Marble Bluff Fish Passage Facility is located near Nixon, NV at Marble Bluff Dam, on the delta of the Truckee River where it ends at Pyramid Lake.

  • Nixon (NV)

    Nixon is the location of the Pyramid Lake Tribal Museum.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located at the south end of Pyramid Lake off of SR 446 and 447.