At Washoe Lake State Park, you can play on more than 8,000 acres, half water, half land. It’s only 18 miles from Reno and just five from Carson City, and yet it feels like the ends of the earth. Hike, bike, and paddle to your heart’s content, but be sure to bring your camera. The views of the surrounding mountain ranges are stunning in every season, and you’re also likely to come upon an amazing array of birds and wildlife
Washoe Lake is more than 5,000 feet above sea level and contains a huge diversity of ecosystems. In addition to the pristine lake, you’ll also find expansive wetlands, massive sand dunes, and open sagebrush. You won’t, however, encounter a forest. The lake sits just below the treeline,
At Washoe Lake State Park, you can play on more than 8,000 acres, half water, half land. It’s only 18 miles from Reno and just five from Carson City, and yet it feels like the ends of the earth. Hike, bike, and paddle to your heart’s content, but be sure to bring your camera. The views of the surrounding mountain ranges are stunning in every season, and you’re also likely to come upon an amazing array of birds and wildlife
Washoe Lake is more than 5,000 feet above sea level and contains a huge diversity of ecosystems. In addition to the pristine lake, you’ll also find expansive wetlands, massive sand dunes, and open sagebrush. You won’t, however, encounter a forest. The lake sits just below the treeline, and is therefore sweltering in the summer months. Good thing the waters will keep you cool!
Washoe Lake State Park is beckoning you for a visit. This beautiful area has it all—water, dunes, wetlands, and mountain ranges. It’s no wonder the Washoe Indian Tribe called this lush area home, and that migratory birds flock here annually. The Main Area Campground is the perfect home base to explore this dynamic landscape. You can look forward Read more...
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Washoe Lake State Park
At Washoe Lake State Park, you can play on more than 8,000 acres, half water, half land. It’s only 18 miles from Reno and just five from Carson City, and yet it feels like the ends of the earth. Hike, bike, and paddle to your heart’s content, but be sure to bring your camera. The views of the surrounding mountain ranges are stunning in every season, and you’re also likely to come upon an amazing array of birds and wildlife
Washoe Lake is more than 5,000 feet above sea level and contains a huge diversity of ecosystems. In addition to the pristine lake, you’ll also find expansive wetlands, massive sand dunes, and open sagebrush. You won’t, however, encounter a forest. The lake sits just below the treeline,
At Washoe Lake State Park, you can play on more than 8,000 acres, half water, half land. It’s only 18 miles from Reno and just five from Carson City, and yet it feels like the ends of the earth. Hike, bike, and paddle to your heart’s content, but be sure to bring your camera. The views of the surrounding mountain ranges are stunning in every season, and you’re also likely to come upon an amazing array of birds and wildlife
Washoe Lake is more than 5,000 feet above sea level and contains a huge diversity of ecosystems. In addition to the pristine lake, you’ll also find expansive wetlands, massive sand dunes, and open sagebrush. You won’t, however, encounter a forest. The lake sits just below the treeline, and is therefore sweltering in the summer months. Good thing the waters will keep you cool!
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Washoe Lake State Park is beckoning you for a visit. This beautiful area has it all—water, dunes, wetlands, and mountain ranges. It’s no wonder the Washoe Indian Tribe called this lush area home, and that migratory birds flock here annually. The Main Area Campground is the perfect home base to explore this dynamic landscape. You can look forward Read more...
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