Drought conditions have now lowered water levels at Lahontan Reservoir enough to force closure of boat ramps to the lake.
Parks Division officials say the Silver Springs boat ramp is closed and the North Shore Marina boat ramp will close this weekend.
Beach launching is permitted but requires a 4-wheel-drive vehicle. Beach launching should only be attempted with small, lightweight boats and in sandy areas only. Officials advise avoiding muddy areas.
In addition, they warn that dropping reservoir levels are exposing more underwater hazards, making water skiing, wake boarding and other high speed activities dangerous.