- The easiest way to get to Washoe City is to travel to Reno, NV on Interstate 80 and then head south.
- Washoe City attracts a lot of sports enthusiasts, campers and other tourists.
- Accommodation is plentiful with rental properties, hotels and motels.
Overview
New Washoe City is named after the older, much smaller nearby locale of Washoe City, commonly referred to as Old Washoe City, which clusters around the northwest side of Little Washoe Lake.
Location
Washoe City is located in the Washoe Valley in Nevada between Reno and Carson City, on the east side of Washoe Lake
Services/Amenities
Travel and vacations are on the increase there, offering good motels, hotels and lots of activities. In fact, it is just a short distance away from nearby Reno, where travelers can enjoy casino trips without the expense of staying in a major destination.
There is an older section of the city which is located just a short distance from the main city center, with clusters of homes and businesses dotting the lake side.
Accommodation is plentiful with rental properties, hotels and motels. Prices are suited for all budgets and are considerably more affordable than those in Carson City or Reno.
Activities
The city attracts a lot of sports enthusiasts, campers and other tourists. It offers boating, windsurfing, bird watching, kite boarding, horseback riding, nature studies, hiking, jet skiing, fishing, catamaranning, windsurfing, water skiing and even picnicking. There is a campground, a day park, picnic facilities, a boat launch, viewing towers and even interpretive centers.
Attractions
- Washoe Lake
The main attraction for many is Washoe Lake, which was immortalized by Mark Twain who took note of its reputation for high speed winds that were able to knock over poorly built homes and remove roves during winter storms. Tales from its history show many incidents of stage coaches being rolled over and their passengers sent spilling onto the ground. Even today, when the winds get stronger, large trucks and other commercial vehicles have been known to suffer the same fate as they travel along the local highway.
Getting Here
The easiest way to get to Washoe City is to travel to Reno, NV on Interstate 80. Then take US 395 south for a distance of 20 miles. You will travel through the backcountry of southern Nevada and through the small towns of Steamboat and Pleasant Valley.
