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    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    Entrance gate to Washoe Lake State Park.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    Entrance station to Washoe Lake State Park.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    Despite being based along the edge of Washoe Lake, the lake itself is usually just a sidenote to visiting the park.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    The area's feral horses are frequent guests of the park, seen here in the day-use picnic area.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    The observation deck on the Wetlands Loop Trail.
    Sharlea Taft
    Photo Date: 
    04/29/2014
    A standard campsite in the park campground.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    Picnic area near the loop trails.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    Lakeshore access at Little Washoe Lake.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    Little Washoe Lake lies north of the main body of water and offers an even quieter area inside the park.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    Scenic views of the Sierra from the park's South Loop Trail.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    Hangliding is one of the recreational opportunities inside the park.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    Views from the gazebo at the end of the Deadman's Creek Trail may be the best in the park.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    Deadman's Creek is one of several year-round creeks flowing into Washoe Lake.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    A picnic bench at South Bay day-use area.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    A walking trail parallels the lake's edge throughout portions of the park.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    The park has a reservable group use area.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    10/17/2018
    A boat launch offers access to Washoe Lake.

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