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LOCKWOOD ROAD WASHOE COUNTY

BOAT LAUNCH
March 25, 2025
45°F 4,389 ft 39.51, -119.65

High Wind Watch
2025-03-27T20:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Wind prone areas may see gusts exceeding 65 mph. For Pyramid Lake, wind gusts up to 55 mph with wave heights of 2 to 5 feet. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Areas of blowing dust may reduce visibility, especially near deserts, playas, and sinks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area.


45°F

Tonight

73°F

Wednesday

2mph

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24%

Humidity

Lockwood Road boat ramp is located in Washoe County, Nevada at latitude 39.5092659 and longitude -119.65158081. This boat ramp is a public boat launch facility that provides access to the Sparks Marina Park. The ramp is made up of two lanes and is 16 feet wide, which is wide enough to accommodate most boats and trailers.

The body of water that this boat ramp services is the Sparks Marina Park, which is a 77-acre man-made lake in Sparks, Nevada. The lake is stocked with fish and is home to various water sports such as boating, swimming, paddle-boarding, kayaking, and fishing.

According to the latest information available, the Sparks Marina Park allows motorized boats, sailboats, canoes, kayaks, and paddle-boards on the water. However, it is important to note that boats with engines over 10 horsepower are required to have a current Nevada boat registration. Additionally, all boats must comply with the Nevada Safe Boating Act, which includes having the proper safety equipment on board.

In summary, Lockwood Road boat ramp is a public boat launch facility that provides access to the Sparks Marina Park in Washoe County, Nevada. The ramp is 16 feet wide and can accommodate most boats and trailers. The park allows motorized boats, sailboats, canoes, kayaks, and paddle-boards on the water, but boats with engines over 10 horsepower are required to have a current Nevada boat registration.

       

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