Washoe Lake State Park Group Use Campground
Open year-round for group reservations. Seven-day camping limit within any 30-day period. Reservations available through ReserveNevada.com.
Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves 2 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
About
The Group Use Campground at Washoe Lake State Park provides a dedicated space for organized group camping near the lake's main day use area and boat launch. This is an established campground with substantial infrastructure including a covered pavilion, restrooms, 20 picnic tables, barbecue grills, electrical power, lighting, and a sink with counter space. Recreational amenities include a sandy volleyball court and horseshoe pits. The park sits in the Washoe Valley between Reno and Carson City, offering views of the surrounding mountains and easy access to the lake for fishing and non-motorized boating. The group area can accommodate gatherings from 6 to over 200 people, with tiered pricing based on group size. A dump station is available in the park at Campground Loop A. Reservations are made through ReserveNevada.com, and the campground operates year-round with a seven-day camping limit within any 30-day period. Pets are permitted but must be kept on a leash no longer than six feet when within 200 feet of camping or picnic areas.
Directions
Located at 4855 Eastlake Blvd., Carson City, NV 89704. The park is situated between Reno and Carson City in the Washoe Valley, accessible via US-395.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| wlsp@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 687-4319 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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