Washoe Lake and Little Washoe Lakes are located in the Washoe Valley, between Carson City and Reno. Popular activities include a nature study, bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, windsurfing, water skiing, catamaran sailing, jet skiing and fishing. A wetlands area with a viewing tower and interpretive displays is a new addition to the park.
A campground, boat launches, group use area, day-use picnic sites and equestrian trailhead are available.