Walker Lake the jewel close to Mina NV

US Highway 95 nearing Hawthorne, Nevada and Mina Nevada is next on the way south. Walker Lake on the side.

We stopped at at Walker Lake in Mineral County Nevada on our way to Mina Nevada. This is a majestically beautiful lake. It is huge! And it makes your mind wander. What is this wast body of water doing here in the middle of desert?

No, the beach of the Walker Lake is not typical sandy beach like setting, but it is very interesting, natural and beautiful in its own way.

We went for a swim. Just a little bit and not too far. I’m not sure if it’s recommended to swim here but we did. if you do, please be careful and don’t go very far. Actually just stay close and relax in the water. That’s what we really did.

We stayed maybe 45 minutes at the lake admiring the beautiful vistas and than we hoped into our cars refreshed and ready to see our highlight of the trip Mina, Nevada town!

Orchard at Walker Lake Nevada
Walker Lake, Mineral County Nevada. Historic photo credit Walker River Paiute Tribe
Highway along Walker Lake Nevada – historical postcard from 1940
Highway!!! Walker Lake Nevada historical postcard
US Army practicing on Walker Lake close to Mina Nevada
Beautifull Walker Lake postcard From 1940s
Walker Lake postcard photo from 1930
Walker Lake photo. Beautiful lake between Hawthorne NV and Mina NV
Walker Lake in 1950s used to be a fun stop and hang out for parents with kids! I think those times will come back!