Nevada · Lake fishing · Carson City · Near Sunnyside-Tahoe City

Washoe Lake

Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Washoe Lake is a lake near Carson City, Nevada, at about 5,033 feet. It is managed by the state park agency.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Washoe Lake State Park Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Taco Bell

    Fast food

    On your way back · 3 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Fox Cultural Hall

    Museum

    On your way back · 11 mi

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Washoe Lake

    Best months: March–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 24°

      6 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      50° / 27°

      6 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      56° / 32°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      62° / 36°

      3 wet

    5. May

      70° / 43°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 49°

      2 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 55°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 53°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 46°

      1 wet

    10. Oct

      68° / 36°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 28°

      3 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      45° / 24°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Carson City, NV, 7.7 mi away at 4,761 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.