Parks Near Reno, Nevada
Gateway to Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada adventures, Reno offers alpine lakes, desert beauty, and world-class skiing.
Popular Parks Near Reno
Lake Tahoe Basin
45 miles from Reno
4.9
National Forest
Highlights:
- Crystal clear lake
- Skiing
- Emerald Bay
Great Basin National Park
285 miles from Reno
4.7
National Park
Highlights:
- Lehman Caves
- Ancient bristlecones
- Wheeler Peak
Pyramid Lake
35 miles from Reno
4.4
Tribal Park
Highlights:
- Desert lake
- Tufa formations
- Fishing
Popular Activities
- Skiing
- Lake activities
- Hiking
- Cave tours
- Photography
Best Times to Visit
- Winter for skiing
- Summer for lake
- Fall for aspens
Driving Tips
- Tahoe traffic on winter weekends is severe
- I-80 can close in winter storms
- Great Basin is remote - plan ahead
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