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Washoe Lake State Park, Carson City, NV

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Sports & Outdoors

Washoe Lake State Park

Lakeside state park between Reno and Carson City offering camping, boating, fishing, trails and horse facilities.

4855 Eastlake Blvd. Carson City, NV 89704 · Carson City, NV

About Washoe Lake State Park

Washoe Lake State Park sits in a valley with views of the Sierra Nevada and the Carson and Virginia ranges. Visitors use it for hiking, camping, picnicking, water sports and horseback riding, and it is a stop for many migrating birds and waterfowl. Anglers can catch catfish, wipers, white bass and Sacramento perch from the shore or by boat. The park has a 49-site campground, a group area, an 18-hole disc golf course and day use areas with boat ramps. Winter restrictions apply from November through April, and the park is open all year.

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