About Galena Creek Visitor Center
The [Galena Creek Visitor Center](http://[email protected]) is managed by Washoe County Regional Parks & Open Space under a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service with a goal of increasing public understanding and appreciation of the many natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources in the Galena Canyon area and the Mount Rose Scenic Byway. The Great Basin Institute is the interpretive association that operates the Visitor Center, providing staff and volunteers who greet the public, provide travel information, and offer a wide variety of nature-based programming for all ages. Additional highlights include: - A gift shop and book store, exhibits, and flush toilets. - A half-mile paved nature trail. - Nature based programs and guided hikes offered.
- Managed by: USFS - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Where: 6 mi northwest of Washoe Valley, NV · 39.36281, -119.85061
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Creek Road | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Clear View Road | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Galena Interp Loop Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Jones Creek Connector | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Jones Creek Loop | Horse | 0.3 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Jones Creek | Horse | 0.4 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.
Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 9.5 mi
Water fill-up: 9.5 mi
Propane: 6.8 mi
Camps nearby
- Davis Creek Campground 3.9 mi
- Mt. Rose Campground 4.2 mi
- Campsite · 3 mi W of Washoe Valley 4.3 mi
- Green Acres RV Park 9.3 mi
- Washoe Lake State Park Campground 9.4 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi SE of Reno 9.8 mi