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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Entrance gate to Washoe Lake State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Entrance station to Washoe Lake State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Despite being based along the edge of Washoe Lake, the lake itself is usually just a sidenote to visiting the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
The area's feral horses are frequent guests of the park, seen here in the day-use picnic area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
The observation deck on the Wetlands Loop Trail.
Sharlea Taft
Photo Date: 
04/29/2014
A standard campsite in the park campground.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Picnic area near the loop trails.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Lakeshore access at Little Washoe Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Little Washoe Lake lies north of the main body of water and offers an even quieter area inside the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Scenic views of the Sierra from the park's South Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Hangliding is one of the recreational opportunities inside the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Views from the gazebo at the end of the Deadman's Creek Trail may be the best in the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
Deadman's Creek is one of several year-round creeks flowing into Washoe Lake.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
A picnic bench at South Bay day-use area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
A walking trail parallels the lake's edge throughout portions of the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
The park has a reservable group use area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
10/17/2018
A boat launch offers access to Washoe Lake.

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