Enjoy the peaceful beauty of Scotts Flat Lake during the Nevada Irrigation District’s (NID) annual “No Motor Day” on Sunday, May 17, 2026. 

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors are invited to experience the lake without the noise of motorized boats. Sailboats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards will be welcomed into the Scotts Flat Recreation Area free of watercraft charges for the day, while use of motorized boats will be suspended.

Vehicle admission is $22 per vehicle and includes up to four people.

The Gold Country Yacht Club will also offer free sailboat rides throughout the event.

NID hosts No Motor Day each year to highlight the natural beauty of Scotts Flat Lake and promote quiet, environmentally friendly recreation opportunities.