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With breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada and Virginia mountain ranges, Washoe Lake is a popular area for hiking, camping, water sports, picnicking and equestrian activities. Bird watchers delight in the diversity of migratory birds and waterfowl.
Washoe Lake State Park is a year-round public recreation area occupying 3,775 acres (1,528 ha) on the southeast shore of Washoe Lake in Washoe County, Nevada. The state park lies to the east of Lake Tahoe, approximately five miles (8.0 km) north of Carson City near U.S. Route 395.
Nestled in the spectacularly scenic Washoe Valley, Washoe Lake State Park is a great destination—or even outdoor basecamp—when exploring Nevada’s capital city, Virginia City, or Reno.
Washoe Lake State Park campground offers 49 single-family campsites with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and Washoe Lake. Camping is $15 per vehicle, per night (no hookups) and $25 per vehicle, per night for hookup campsites.
Great location from which to start your day to visit Reno, Lake Tahoe, Donner Pass and Carson City. Lake was full, camp sites clean and well maintained. The water source is being upgraded to eliminate some contaminates. Check out the deer refuge about a mile North where we saw 70 all at one time.
With views over the Sierra Nevada and nearby mountain ranges, Washoe Lake State Park is a great place to hike, horseback ride, camp, birdwatch, and have a picnic with your friends and family.
Washoe Lake State Park was established in 1977 to preserve a portion of Washoe Valley for future generations to enjoy. With both land and water-based recreation opportunities, there is something for everyone.
6 days ago · The park is a bird watcher's dream, playing host to migratory and resident species. Pelicans, great blue and night herons and white-faced ibis frequent the shore. Other common birds include mountain bluebirds, red winged blackbirds, magpies, rufous-sided towhees and killdeer. Reptiles are also well represented although rattlesnakes are seldom seen.
Washoe Lake State Park, near Carson City in western Nevada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada; a large lake lined by dunes and wetlands, with trails, boat launches and campground.
Washoe Lake State Park is made up of about 3,775 acres around Washoe Lake in the valley between Reno and Carson City. The park is open year round and offers a variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, camping, picnicking, equestrian trails, and it has hang gliding and boat launch facilities.
