Washoe County's Davis Creek Regional Park sits at the base of Slide Mountain, about half a mile off I-580, and the campground tucked into its grove of mature pines is one of the few in Northern Nevada where tree cover is dense enough to feel genuinely forested. As Sabrina D. puts it, "not many campgrounds in Northern NV have forest like trees." Sites are a reasonable size but close together, and the incline of the terrain provides some shelter from Washoe Valley winds. Campers who value shade over solitude tend to find the tradeoff worthwhile.
Freeway noise is a recurring topic in reviews. Some campers report it as barely noticeable once they're in the trees; others hear it as a low background hum, especially at night when truck braking carries. You cannot see I-580 from the campsites, which helps. The campground sits on a slope, and nearly all sites are unlevel. Bringing leveling blocks is a practical necessity, not a precaution.
Hiking trails within the park range from easy to more challenging, with sightlines toward Washoe Valley opening up at elevation. Fishing access is also available, and the historic Bowers Mansion is nearby. Amenities include flush toilets, coin-operated showers, fire rings, water spigots, and bear lockers. Electric and water hookups are available at select RV sites, with a 40-foot length limit. The campground operates year-round, and Christy G. notes that winter stays are possible, though hookup sites may be snow-covered.
Current nightly rates run $30, with a $1 per-pet fee. Reservations are available and recommended, especially for RV spots. Non-pull-through layouts make backing in a trailer more demanding. Additional vehicle parking is available near the main entrance. Campers looking for dispersed alternatives nearby can consider Old Mount Rose Highway Dispersed -- Toiyabe NF or Toiyabe NF Dispersed near Mount Rose Summit for a different experience. Rangers make regular rounds and are consistently described as approachable. It's a practical base for exploring the eastern Sierra foothills, and the tree cover alone draws campers back.
Description
Open year-round, the Davis Creek Campground has 62 overnight campsites available. Although there are no hook-ups, longer travel trailers (32 foot max) can be accommodated at 19 sites (sites 21 - 39). Hot showers are also available year round (bring quarters). Online Revervations are now available for individual sites 2 through 30 and sites 35 through 60.
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Map & DirectionsDavis Creek Regional Park is located in Nevada near Washoe Valley
Address
25 David Creek Park Rd
New Washoe City, NV 89704
Coordinates
39.30710647 N
119.83259667 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 11 min from Carson City, NV
- 19 min from Reno, NV
- 2 hrs 15 min from Sacramento, CA
- 2 hrs 22 min from Yuba City, CA

















