Nevada State Parks

Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is close to Reno, making it an ideal place for family fun at Lake Tahoe.

Marlette-Hobart Backcountry, part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, offers a wide variety of non-motorized recreation and is designated as a state primitive area.

At Nevada's Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, visitors get two unique features in one spot - a mining ghost town and prehistoric ichthyosaur fossils some 250 million years old.

Washoe Lake State Park is just south of Reno. This Washoe Valley park is a great place for hiking, camping, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.

Washoe Lake State Park offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. A few of these include bike riding, camping, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and horseback riding. Washoe Lake State Park was established in 1977 and is about 15 miles south of Reno in Washoe Valley.

Pot farms are a serious hazard on public lands in Nevada. Learn what to look for, how to stay safe, and how to avoid trouble if you should come across an illegal marijuana garden growing operation when out and about on Nevada's vast tracts of public land.

Fort Churchill State Historic Park, a Nevada state park, offers history, camping, hiking and wildlife viewing, all within a short drive of Reno.

Fort Churchill State Historic Park, a Nevada state park, offers history, camping, hiking and wildlife viewing, all within a short drive of Reno.

When leaving a vehicle at Reno area parks and trailheads, use these tips to help prevent break-ins and theft of your valuables. Don't let thieves ruin your day of enjoying the great outdoors.

This Nevada State Parks Guide is a publication of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. You can view the brochure online or download and print a copy.

Nevada is full of gems protected by our state parks. Two close to Reno and Sparks are Washoe Lake State Park and Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.