July 16, 2026
ParkWashoe Lake
Project Bidding Notice: Washoe Lake State Park RV Dump Station Septic System
Project Bidding Notice: Washoe Lake State Park RV Dump Station Septic System Click here to visit QuestCDN for bidding and enter the Quest Number 10276327. Provide labor and materials to replace septic tank, leach field, and appurtenances as well as all necessary earthwork. Proposals will be received for the work described...
Read MoreJuly 10, 2026
ParkWard Charcoal Ovens
No Campfires Allowed
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park has implemented a restriction on all campfires. Only gas powered stoves allowed within the park until further notice.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2026
Nevada’s Newest State Park Needs a Name
Governor Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Division of State Parks today announced the creation of Nevada's newest state park, marking an important milestone in the state's ongoing efforts to conserve Nevada's natural, cultural, and recreational resources for future generations.
Read MoreJune 22, 2026
ParkWashoe Lake
Visitor Center Hours
The Visitor Center at Washoe Lake is now open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through July 18, 2026.
Read MoreMay 22, 2026
ParkSpooner Lake & Backcountry
Trail Closures and Construction Projects Underway
During construction hours, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Lakeview, Franktown Creek, and Pipeline Roads will be closed to the public. All trails within the Spooner Lake and Backcountry State Park boundaries are also closed during construction hours. While construction is underway Monday through Friday, the Tahoe Rim Trail and Capital to Tahoe Trail will remain open.
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