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Nestled in a scenic valley between Carson City and Reno on 3,775 acres of land, Washoe Lake State Park is a public recreation area that offers breathtaking views of the rugged and majestic Carson, Sierra Nevada, and Virginia mountain ranges as well as an array of outdoor recreational pursuits.
The state park offers excellent hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, picnicking, and a variety of watersports, as well as birdwatching and wildlife viewing. The Washoe Lake State Park is home to a diverse range of birds and waterfowl, such as Canadian geese and American white pelicans, a lake stocked with bullhead catfish, Sacramento perch, channel catfish, and white bass.
Address: 4855 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City, NV 89704, Phone: 775-687-4319
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