Best parks near Carson City
14 parks · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best parks near Carson City, Nevada — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 14 of 14 parks · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Washoe Lake State Park
1.2 mi away
Washoe Lake State Park, located in Nevada, offers visitors a variety of attractions and activities, making it a must-visit destination. This summary provides accurate information…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#2
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
8.9 mi away
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is a stunning natural wonder located in the state of Nevada, offering visitors a wide range of outdoor activities and breathtaking scenery. Visitors…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#3
Kings Beach State Recreation Area
10.7 mi away
Kings Beach State Recreation Area, located on Lake Tahoe's north shore in California (not Nevada), is known for its wide sandy beach, crystal-clear waters, and panoramic lake and…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#4
Dayton State Park
13.1 mi away
Dayton State Park in Nevada offers a blend of natural beauty and historical significance, featuring cottonwood groves along the Carson River and the remnants of the 1861 Rock…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#5
Burton Creek State Park
16.6 mi away
Located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, Burton Creek State Park offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy. The park features over 2,000 acres of…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#6
Tahoe State Recreation Area
16.8 mi away
Tahoe State Recreation Area, located in the state of California, is a beautiful destination offering numerous attractions and activities throughout the year. Nestled on the…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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#7
Bowers Mansion Regional Park
4.9 mi away
Bowers Mansion Regional Park is a popular attraction located in Washoe County, Nevada. The park is named after the historic Bowers Mansion, a grand estate built in the mid-1800s…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#8
Davis Creek Regional Park
5.7 mi away
Davis Creek Regional Park is a beautiful park located in Washoe County, California. The park is spread over 800 acres and is surrounded by the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#9
Galena Creek County Park
9.3 mi away
Galena Creek County Park is a 4,800-acre recreational area located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada range in Washoe County, Nevada. The park offers visitors a wide variety of…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#10
Wilderness Mt. Rose
9.6 mi away
Wilderness Mt. Rose, located in the state of Nevada, offers visitors a stunning natural landscape with various attractions and activities to enjoy. This summary is based on…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#11
North Tahoe Regional Park
11.5 mi away
North Tahoe Regional Park is a popular recreational area located in Incline Village, Nevada. The park features 124 acres of beautiful natural scenery, including forests, meadows…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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#12
Anderson Regional Park
17.3 mi away
Anderson Regional Park is a beautiful and popular park located in the state of Nevada. One of the main reasons to visit this park is to enjoy the stunning natural environment…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
Parks near Carson City
The Carson City area has 68 parks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best parks near Carson City
How are these parks ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.