3rd Annual Trail of Lights: a Drive-Through Holiday Celebration

Enjoy some holiday cheer at Washoe Lake State Park with a sparkling drive-through festival of lights! Campground Loop B will be decorated with a jolly display of twinkling lights and holiday scenes. Stay warm and merry as you listen to your favorite holiday music while driving through the campground, enjoying the cheerful decorations. Vehicle clearance is limited to nine feet (9’). Participants will stay in their vehicles as they drive through the loop. A new traffic pattern will be implemented this year to help alleviate traffic delays. However, drivers should be prepared for congested traffic and a extended wait times at the park entrance. Hot chocolate will be available as supplies last on Friday and Saturday nights.

IMPORTANT NOTE: There is a vehicle clearance limit of nine feet (9'), including the antenna. Vehicles taller than 9' will not make it through the decorated campground loop.

WHEN: Thursday, December 8 through Sunday, December 11, from 5-8 p.m. This program will run for four nights (12/8-12/11 from 5-8 p.m.).

WHERE: Washoe Lake State Park Campground Loop B. Take Highway 395 south from Reno through Pleasant Valley. Turn left onto Eastlake Blvd. and drive south seven miles. The park entrance is on the right.

Please use caution, as the road is very dark at night. Horses and deer frequently cross Eastlake Blvd.

WHO: This event is open to the public and is hosted by Washoe Lake State Park.

COST: $5 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $10 per vehicle for non-Nevada residents. We can accept cash, checks, and credit cards.

Nevada State Parks is committed to providing accessible experiences for all visitors. If you need a reasonable communication accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the park or event coordinator no later than 10 days in advance so we have time to work with you and support your visit.