Nestled in a scenic valley where bald eagles soar, Washoe Lake State Park offers breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada, Carson and Virginia mountain ranges.

Feb 20, 2025 · Washoe Lake is a very shallow, productive water body located between Reno and Carson City. The area is comprised of Big Washoe Lake, Little Washoe Lake, and a large marsh (Scripps Wildlife Management Area) connecting the two.

Nestled within one of Nevada’s most scenic valleys, Washoe Lake State Park is a picture-perfect basecamp for exploring the Reno and Lake Tahoe areas. From the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada to piney foothills and lush meadows, the park …

Mar 18, 2024 · From the groomed trails for snowmobile tours to winter hiking, cross-country skiing, ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding, your Lake Tahoe winter vacation will have plenty of ways to keep you busy outside.

The Washoe would generally spend the winter in the lowlands of the Washoe Valley and summer on the shores of Lake Tahoe. The Washoe used cattails and willows from the shores of Washoe Lake to make baskets.

Dec 5, 2024 · Skiing and Snowboarding at Lake Tahoe Winter Resorts. Sledding in Lake Tahoe in a National Forest. Visit a Lake Tahoe State Park for Snowshoeing. Take a Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride. Snowshoe in Lake Tahoe to See the Glistening Trees. Go Cross-Country Skiing in Lake Tahoe. Feed a Bird at Chickadee Ridge. Go Snowmobiling at Lake Tahoe. Wander Through ...

Dec 4, 2014 · WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. — Five years of drought has reduced Washoe Lake to little more than a puddle, and Park Supervisor Jennifer Dawson says unless the Sierra gets some moisture this winter, it could very well be dry next year.

Nov 25, 2016 · Discover the past and present of Washoe Lake State Park, explore the sand dunes by the light of the moon and celebrate winter solstice with a leisurely stargazing hike through the park.

Winter weather can also occasionally be extreme with the record low being -22˚F, however, the average low in January is 21˚F.