Washoe Lake State Park
4855 E Lake Blvd, Carson City, NV 89704
8,000 acres · 4 miles of trails
Washoe Lake State Park in Carson City, Nevada, includes a dedicated off-leash dog beach amid its 8,000 acres between Reno and the capital. Leashed trails provide water and parking options with restrooms and trash cans. Arrive early to secure beach spots.
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- Park
- Washoe Lake State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Carson City, Nevada
- Coordinates
- 39.2381, -119.7869
- Size
- 8,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 4
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- High-energy dogs
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.1 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · 8,000 acres of room
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
8,000-acre lake park between Reno and Carson City. Leashed dogs welcome on trails plus dedicated off-leash dog beach.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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