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Washoe Lake State Park

Nevada · NV

12

Trails

1

Campgrounds

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About

A lakeside park between Reno and Carson City with views of the Sierra Nevada. Visitors hike, camp, picnic, ride horses, play disc golf, enjoy water sports and watch birds.

Source: parks.nv.gov

From Wikipedia

Washoe Lake State Park is a year-round public recreation area occupying over 3,700 acres (1,500 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. The area around the park is known for its high winds making Washoe Lake a popular destination for windsurfers.

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Trails

All trails in Washoe Lake State Park
Deadman's Loop Trail

Deadman's Loop Trail

Washoe Valley1.7 mi436 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Deadman's Overlook Trail

Deadman's Overlook Trail

Washoe Valley1.2 mi351 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

East Loop

0.4 mi
Trail

East Loop

1.4 mi36 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

East Loop

0.4 mi30 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

East/North Loop

0.6 mi13 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

East/South Loop

1.1 mi
Trail
Little Washoe Lake Trail

Little Washoe Lake Trail

Washoe Valley1.0 mi59 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back

North Loop

0.4 mi
Trail

North/South Loop

0.2 mi
Trail

South Loop

1.0 mi
Trail
Washoe Lake Wildlife Trail

Washoe Lake Wildlife Trail

Washoe Valley2.2 mi89 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Washoe Lake State Park
Washoe Lake State Park

Washoe Lake State Park

Carson City, NVPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park Reservable

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