Campground
Washoe Lake State Park campground
Carson City, Nevada
Camp beside a shallow, windy lake between Reno and Carson City, popular with wind sports.
- Price
- Check Nevada State Parks for rates
- Booking
- Best to book
Washoe Lake State Park sits in the Washoe Valley between Reno and Carson City, with campsites near the lake and wild horses on the hills. Wind makes it excellent for kiteboarding, but the lake level changes with the season.
Good to know
- Check the lake level in dry years
- Wind can be strong in the afternoon
- Virginia City is 25 minutes away
- Best time
- Spring and autumn
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Paved US-395 turnoff
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Showers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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