State Park · Nevada, United States
Washoe Lake State Park
Washoe Lake State Park is a state park in Nevada, United States, established in 1977.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washoe, Nevada, United States |
| Established | 1977 |
| Coordinates | 39.2450° N, 119.7850° W |
| Managed by | Nevada state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Washoe Lake State Park
Washoe Lake State Park is a year-round public recreation area occupying over 3,700 acres (1,500 ha) on the southeast shore of Washoe Lake in Washoe County, Nevada. The state park lies to the east of Lake Tahoe, approximately five miles (8.0 km) north of Carson City near U.S. Route 395. The area around the park is known for its high winds making Washoe Lake a popular destination for windsurfers.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) · Reno, United States · 17.6 miles away
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) · Sacramento, United States · 104.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Washoe Lake State Park?
Washoe Lake State Park is in Nevada, United States (39.2450° N, 119.7850° W).
When was Washoe Lake State Park established?
Washoe Lake State Park was established in 1977, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nevada_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Nevada state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washoe_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).