I had visited Eagle Valley Reservoir just three times over the last three decades. Eagle Valley is located at the end of state highway 322 in the Spring Valley State Park, next to Ursine, Nevada. Geographically, it is east of Pioche and northeast of Panaca, about seven miles west of the Utah border. It is one of southern Nevada’s more picturesque parks. Although I’ve not camped overnight, it seems to have great facilities (even showers) and plenty of park ambassadors to compensate for any lack of park rangers. Its proximity to Ursine and even Pioche give it added amenities, but also contribute to its high usage. The little enclave of Ursine that functions as the park gateway has that rural “commercial” feel to it, which is another detractor for my sensibilities.
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