Park
Washoe Lake State Park
11 locals recommend
Location
4855 Eastlake Blvd
New Washoe City, NV
Tips from locals
Access the lake by heading south on Pershing two blocks to Douglas. Turn right; proceed 4 blocks till Douglas ends at Lakeshore. Make a sharp left to parking lot and beach. The entrance further down Eastlake (towards Carson City) provides picnic grounds and lake access as well as many hiking trails.
Washoe lake offers a much less crowded atmosphere for those not looking to travel all the way up and over the hill.