Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space.
Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space.

Galena Creek Regional Park

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18350 Mt. Rose Highway
Mount Rose District Ranger: (775) 849-2511

Activities: Barbecue Areas   Bird Watching   Cross-country skiing   Fishing   Hiking   Horse Trails   Horseshoe Pits   Kitchens   Outdoor Stages   Picnic Areas   Reservable Picnic Area(s)   Trail Heads   Walking Trails   

Nestled in a forested area on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, Galena Creek Park is seven miles up the Mt. Rose Highway from the intersection with U.S. 395. Galena Creek flows through the park creating separate north and south portions of the park. Campfire programs, ranger-led hikes, and exhibits in the old stone visitor's center add to the diversity of the park. The park offers fishing at Marilyn's Pond and an outdoor education camp called camp We Ch Me. Reservable building and picnic pavilions.

Call the ranger office at (775) 849-2511 for more park information.

Call the Parks Administration office at (775) 823-6501 for building and picnic pavilion reservations.




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Facilities: Bearmat Picnic   Manzanita Picnic   Jones Creek   Fish Hatchery   Camp WeChMe   other   All Picnic Pavilions