Skip to ContentGalena Creek Regional Park is Washoe County’s oldest park, bought in 1931, in a forested canyon about seven miles up Mt. Rose Highway from Reno.
Checked November 2, 2026. Dates, prices and hours change; the official page wins.
- 1931county’s oldest park bought
- 7 miup Mt. Rose Hwy from I-580
- 3creeks with trails
- Winterskiing, snowshoes, sledding
The Park
Washoe County calls Galena Creek a forested park on the eastern slope of the Sierra, about seven miles up Mt. Rose Highway from I-580, divided by the creek. Its history includes an early mining town, a snow-survey research site and the county’s oldest park, bought in 1931. There are trails along Galena, Jones and White’s creeks; in winter, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. The Galena Creek Visitor Center and Fish Hatchery, Marilyn’s Pond (with an accessible dock) and picnic areas are inside.
- EntrancesNorth: 18250 Mt. Rose Highway; South: 18350 Mt. Rose Highway, Reno, NV 89511
- Ranger office(775) 849-2511
- FishingAnglers over 12 need a Nevada Department of Wildlife license or permit. Limits: three per angler at Marilyn’s Pond, five at Galena Creek. No ice fishing.
- Getting thereAbout 20 minutes from Reno (our estimate, no live traffic)
What We Could Not Confirm
These items were not read on an official page when we checked, so we do not state them as fact. Who can confirm each one is named.
- Park hours and entry fees (Washoe County Parks).
- Visitor center hours: a seasonal schedule appears in search listings but was not read on the official page.
- Acreage (not on the county page we read).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Galena Creek Regional Park open in winter?
Yes for winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding, per Washoe County. Hours not confirmed.
Sources
Cite this page: It’s Reno editorial team, “Galena Creek Regional Park,” itsreno.com, checked November 2, 2026.