Without a doubt, Nevada’s state parks are the BEST! They’re beautiful throughout the year, but during the fall season they’re even more SPECTACULAR! The combination of brilliant fall foliage and crisp air is what makes a visit to one of these state parks such an AMAZING experience!
These 7 state parks in Nevada offer plenty of beautiful fall foliage:
- Washoe Lake State Park
facebook/Washoe Lake State Park, NV Washoe Lake State Park is located 18 miles south of Reno and offers spectacular views of the nearby Sierra Nevada, Carson and Virginia Mountain Ranges.
- Lahontan State Recreation Area
facebook/Lahontan State Recreation Area Lahontan State Recreation Area is located on the Carson River, 45 miles east of Carson City. When completely filled, Lahontan Reservoir covers 12,000 surface acres and offers wonderful fishing, boating and skiing opportunities.
- Kershaw-Ryan State Park
facebook/Kershaw-Ryan State Park, Caliente, Nevada Kershaw-Ryan State Park, located only two miles south of Caliente, is situated in a scenic canyon at the northern end of Rainbow Canyon. Hiking is a popular activity at this state park.
- Lake Tahoe - Nevada State Park
wikipedia Lake Tahoe - Nevada State Park is located on the northeast shores of Lake Tahoe. This park is 14,301 acres, and its recreational activities include hiking, biking, fishing, etc.
- Fort Churchill State Historic Park
facebook/Fort Churchill State Historic Park Fort Churchill State Historic Park is located just eight miles south of Silver Springs. At one time, Fort Churchill was an active U.S. Army fort. Today, its ruins are preserved in this historic park.
- Wild Horse State Recreation Area
facebook/Wild Horse State Recreation Area/Jenny Gray Wild Horse State Recreation Area is located 67 miles north of Elko, on the northeast shore of Wild Horse Reservoir. Fishing is the park’s most popular activity. Hunting is a popular activity during the fall season.
- Great Basin National Park
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flickr/Frank Kovalchek Even though Great Basin National Park isn’t a state park, I felt that it needed to be included because its foliage is breathtakingly beautiful during the fall season. Located in White Pine County, Great Basin National Park is most known for its ancient bristlecone pines and the Lehman Caves. This park offers many amazing camping opportunities.
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facebook/Washoe Lake State Park, NV
Washoe Lake State Park is located 18 miles south of Reno and offers spectacular views of the nearby Sierra Nevada, Carson and Virginia Mountain Ranges.
facebook/Lahontan State Recreation Area
Lahontan State Recreation Area is located on the Carson River, 45 miles east of Carson City. When completely filled, Lahontan Reservoir covers 12,000 surface acres and offers wonderful fishing, boating and skiing opportunities.
facebook/Kershaw-Ryan State Park, Caliente, Nevada
Kershaw-Ryan State Park, located only two miles south of Caliente, is situated in a scenic canyon at the northern end of Rainbow Canyon. Hiking is a popular activity at this state park.
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Lake Tahoe - Nevada State Park is located on the northeast shores of Lake Tahoe. This park is 14,301 acres, and its recreational activities include hiking, biking, fishing, etc.
facebook/Fort Churchill State Historic Park
Fort Churchill State Historic Park is located just eight miles south of Silver Springs. At one time, Fort Churchill was an active U.S. Army fort. Today, its ruins are preserved in this historic park.
facebook/Wild Horse State Recreation Area/Jenny Gray
Wild Horse State Recreation Area is located 67 miles north of Elko, on the northeast shore of Wild Horse Reservoir. Fishing is the park’s most popular activity. Hunting is a popular activity during the fall season.
flickr/Frank Kovalchek
facebook/Great Basin National Park
Even though Great Basin National Park isn’t a state park, I felt that it needed to be included because its foliage is breathtakingly beautiful during the fall season. Located in White Pine County, Great Basin National Park is most known for its ancient bristlecone pines and the Lehman Caves. This park offers many amazing camping opportunities.
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