State Parks Near Reno, Nevada
21 state park units lie within 50 miles of Reno, including 11 parks across the line in California. The closest is Washoe Lake State Park, about 22 mi south of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Washoe Lake State Park22 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 21 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 131 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 19pets allowed
State parks near Reno, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Reno; driving distance is usually longer.
Washoe Lake State Park
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include 49 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Washoe Lake State Park →Kings Beach State Recreation Area
Popular activities here are surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Kings Beach State Recreation Area →Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park →Dayton State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Dayton State Park →Donner Memorial State Park
Visitors come for surfing, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Donner Memorial State Park →Nevada’s Newest State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Nevada’s Newest State Park →Burton Creek State Park
Visitors come for hiking. The official site lists about 6 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Burton Creek State Park →Tahoe State Recreation Area
Visitors come for biking and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Tahoe State Recreation Area →Spooner Lake & Backcountry - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Its trail network totals roughly 50 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Spooner Lake & Backcountry - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park →Ward Creek Park Property
The park supports wildlife watching, geocaching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ward Creek Park Property →Cave Rock - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cave Rock - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park →Fort Churchill State Historic Park & Buckland Station
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Overnight options include 20 campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Churchill State Historic Park & Buckland Station →Lahontan State Recreation Area
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lahontan State Recreation Area →Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park →Mormon Station State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites, wildlife watching, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mormon Station State Historic Park →Van Sickle Bi-State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Van Sickle Bi-State Park →D. L. Bliss State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. The official site lists about 7.4 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for D. L. Bliss State Park →Emerald Bay State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. The official site lists about 7.4 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Emerald Bay State Park →Washoe Meadows State Park
Things to do include fishing, wildlife watching, geocaching, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Washoe Meadows State Park →Plumas-Eureka State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, fishing, ranger programs, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, group camping, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Plumas-Eureka State Park →Lake Valley State Recreation Area
Lake Valley State Recreation Area is a 173-acre recreation area in El Dorado County, about 4 miles south of South Lake Tahoe.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Valley State Recreation Area →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Reno
- Washoe Lake State Park 22 mi south · 49 campsites
- Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park 25 mi south · Campground listed
- Dayton State Park 25 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Donner Memorial State Park 26 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Tahoe State Recreation Area 30 mi southwest · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Reno
- Spooner Lake & Backcountry - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park 31 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Reno
- Washoe Lake State Park 22 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park 25 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Dayton State Park 25 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Donner Memorial State Park 26 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 14 more in the list above
Swimming near Reno
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Donner Memorial State Park 26 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park 37 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- D. L. Bliss State Park 42 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Emerald Bay State Park 43 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Reno
- Washoe Lake State Park 22 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park 25 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Dayton State Park 25 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Donner Memorial State Park 26 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Nevada’s Newest State Park 26 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 12 more in the list above
Fishing near Reno
- Washoe Lake State Park 22 mi south · Fishing listed
- Kings Beach State Recreation Area 24 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park 25 mi south · Fishing listed
- Dayton State Park 25 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Donner Memorial State Park 26 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Reno
What is the closest state park to Reno?
Washoe Lake State Park is the closest, about 22 miles south of Reno in a straight line. Next are Kings Beach State Recreation Area and Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.
How many state parks are near Reno?
21 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Reno have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Washoe Lake State Park, Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park and Dayton State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Reno?
Yes, at 19 parks, including Washoe Lake State Park, Kings Beach State Recreation Area and Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Reno?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.