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Washoe Lake State Park
Slide Mountain seen across
Washoe Lake from the park
Map showing the location of Washoe Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Washoe Lake State Park
Location in Nevada
LocationWashoe County, Nevada, United States
Nearest cityCarson City, Nevada
Coordinates39°14′42″N 119°47′06″W / 39.24500°N 119.78500°W / 39.24500; -119.78500[1]
Area3,774.95 acres (15.2767 km2)[2]
Elevation5,033 ft (1,534 m)[1]
DesignationNevada state park
Established1977
Visitors39,249 (in 2017)[3]
AdministratorNevada Division of State Parks
WebsiteWashoe Lake State Park

Washoe Lake State Park is a year-round public recreation area occupying 3,775 acres (1,528 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.[4]

  1. ^ a b "Washoe Lake State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference statelands was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Division of State Parks Performance Audit" (PDF). Nevada Legislature. 2018.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference wlsp was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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