Is Washoe Lake Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Washoe Lake Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Can I see photos of campsites at Washoe Lake Campground before I book?

Yes! Washoe Lake Campground has 20 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

What is the best time to visit Washoe Lake Campground?

Washoe Lake Campground is open The campground is open year round and available by reservation.. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Washoe Lake Campground?

Washoe Lake Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

How many campsites does Washoe Lake Campground have?

Washoe Lake Campground has 18 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Washoe Lake Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Washoe Lake Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Washoe Lake Campground?

Washoe Lake Campground offers: Dump Station, Water Hookups. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

Washoe Lake Campground

4.42

257 reviews

Top 13% in NVFall

C+Report Card

Peace & Quiet

Quick Facts

5,052 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

18 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

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RV Friendly

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Quick Facts

5,052 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

18 campsites

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

RV Friendly

Book on Nevada State Parks Official Website

Get Directions

Washoe Lake Campground

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Campsite Fees

Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) + $10.00 for sites with utility hook ups

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Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.5 / 5

Top 13% in NV

Large aspen grove implies strong fall color and peak scenic interest in autumn.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: The campground is open year round and available by reservation.

About Washoe Lake Campground

Loop A sits in a large aspen grove at 6,770 feet elevation, part of Lookout Campground in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near the California-Nevada border. This small, remote loop holds 18 sites. One host site, one group site, and 16 standard nonelectric sites. The 7.2-mile access road is rough and washboarded, passable for 2WD vehicles but not recommended for low-clearance cars.

Sites 01 (host) and 02–18 are standard nonelectric sites; the loop includes one designated group site. Sources do not explicitly state whether sites are designated tent, RV, or primitive camping.

Natural Features and SceneryMature aspens surround the loop, their white trunks filtering sunlight onto the forest floor. At this elevation, the air stays crisp and the shade runs deep. The grove creates a sense of seclusion uncommon in more accessible campgrounds. You're in the national forest proper here, not a developed park with manicured clearings.

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Primitive camping is not allowed

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Reservations are allowed

Reservation PlatformsReserve Nevada (reservenevada.com). Reservations can be made from 3 days to 11 months in advance; inventory opens at 8:00 a.m. PT on a rolling 11-month window.

Total Campsites18 campsites

Best CampsitesSites 01 through 18 make up the loop, with site 01 reserved for the host. All standard sites lack electricity. One group site is available. No specific site reviews exist to recommend one over another.

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Policies & Safety

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

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4.4

257 reviews

Recommended

Washoe Lake Campground is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews

Limited web-sourced descriptions characterize Loop A as a remote, quiet spot; no formal user ratings are available in the provided sources.

Review Summaries

Based on 257 reviews

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Described in available secondary sources as a remote 'secret hideaway' within a large aspen grove at approximately 6,770 ft; small loop with a host site and one group site (sites 01–18).

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Washoe Lake Campground

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Campsite Fees

Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) + $10.00 for sites with utility hook ups

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Tent campers and van-dwellers who want shade and solitude west of Reno without paying resort prices, $15/night buys you deep forest cover and crips high-elevation air that most Nevada campgrounds can't match.

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Low-clearance cars and anyone needing hookups will hit problems fast: the 7.2-mile access road is washboarded, sites are nonelectric, and specific amenity details like showers and potable water aren't confirmed in any official source.

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Washoe Lake Campground

C+

Camper Report Card

How campers graded it

Rated higher than 37% of graded campgrounds

Graded on what 123 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.

Strengths

Grade A-.Value
Grade B+.Safety
Grade B.Crowds & noise

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Grade D.Booking
Grade C-.Things to do
Grade C.Rules & policies

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