Washoe Lake State Park Campground

Washoe Lake State Park Campground near Carson City Nevada offers primitive camping near the shores of a fresh water lake. 49 sites, each with a table, grill, and fire ring, are open year round and available on a first come first serve basis. Set in an open high desert surrounding the park is located in Washoe Valley sandwiched to the north by Reno, the south by Carson City, the East by Virginia City, and the west by the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The shallow lake is stocked and can go through seasonal drought (completely dry) and flood stages (completely full). The camping location is quite scenic and quite accessible for RVs and tent campers. Multiple trails explore the park and guests are close to many points of historical significance.   Several sites can hold RVs up to 45 feet in length. There are no hookups, but a dump station is available. The camping limit is seven days in a 30-day period.