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  4. Washoe Lake State Park

Camping at Washoe Lake State Park near Carson City

State park · Carson City · 46 campsites · 2 group

A forested campground near hiking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

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. A popular area for hiking, camping, picnicking, water sports and equestrian activities, the park also hosts a diverse range of birds and waterfowl, such as American white pelicans and Canada geese.

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Showers
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 46 sites
Site 02
RV or tentElectricLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
Site 06
RV or tent · Up to 68 ftElectricLoop A
Available all 2 nights
$20 for 2 nights
$10/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect. Showing 40 of 48 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
06
loop a
✓✓$10
02
loop a
✓✓$10
ECA
group use areas
✓✓$50
GCA
group use areas
✓✓$75
04
loop a
RR$10
05
loop a
✓R$10
07
loop a
RR$10
08
loop a
RR$10
09
loop a
RR$10
10
loop a
RR
From $20 for 2 nights
$10/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Nevada State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Nevada State Parks ↗

2 openSites from $10/night
Book on Nevada State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Accessible
  • Electric Hookup
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill
  • Picnic Table
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Water Hookup
Pets
Pets not allowed
Maximum stay
7 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 23 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately.

Location

4855 Eastlake Blvd.
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Washoe Lake State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Washoe Lake State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (35 of 46 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Washoe Lake State Park have RV hookups?
23 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Washoe Lake State Park?
Reservable on reservenevada.com (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservenevada.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (35 of 46 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 23 electric individual sites · group sites listed separately
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 15 pull-through, 29 back-in
Water
Listing Water at 23 sites
Shade
Listing 0 of 48 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservenevada.com
Stay limits
Listing 7 nights max
Getting there
Listing 4855 Eastlake Blvd. (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • How much does it cost to rent an RV?
  • Camping with dogs
$10
11
loop a
✓R$10
12
loop a
RR$10
13
loop a
RR$10
14
loop a
RR$10
15
loop a
R✓$10
16
loop a
RR$10
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loop a
RR$10
18
loop a
RR$10
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loop a
RR$10
20
loop a
RR$10
21
loop a
RR$10
22
loop a
RR$10
23
loop a
RR$10
24
loop a
RR$10
01
loop a
R✓$10
25
loop b
––$10
27
loop b
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loop b
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loop b
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loop b
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loop b
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loop b
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loop b
––$10
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loop b
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loop b
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person
    • Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 46 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Springdale 251bh
2022 Springdale 251bh

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 19 mi from campground

$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!
Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!

Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 115 mi from campground

$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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BunkHouse "The Daffy Mansion"
BunkHouse "The Daffy Mansion"

Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 7 · 128 mi from campground

$155/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Washoe Lake State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person

Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours
Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person

Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $110/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

stays up to 7 nights (Nevada State Parks rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Nevada State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202660%40%0%
Dec 202697%3%0%
Jan 202799%1%0%
Feb 2027100%0%0%
Mar 202798%2%0%
Apr 202787%3%0%
May 202796%4%0%
Compare site types

48 individual reservable campsites from Nevada State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

48 sites · $75, $50/night

Loops: Loop A (23), Loop B (23), Group Use Areas (2)

4 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Lake Tahoe area · 2.5 hr · from $150/person

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $170/person

Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe
Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $642/person

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 10 min–12 min · from $139/person

Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe
Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 14 hr · from $270/person

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Haven On The Comstock

7.5 mi from Washoe Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Virginia City RV Park

8.4 mi from Washoe Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Spooner Lake State Park

9.8 mi from Washoe Lake State Park (straight-line)
Sites $10/night
$20 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Nevada State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites