Davis Creek Campground

The Great Outdoors

Scripps State Wildlife Management Area, which is part of the ecosystem of Washoe Lake, is the closest natural park when you are motorhome camping at Davis Creek Campground. This beautiful lake offers a lot of water sport activities, like boating and swimming. Also, here, you can enjoy hunting and fishing year-round. The park around the lake is perfect for walking and hiking unless you just want to relax by the water and have a picnic. Bring your cameras and binoculars as this is a great bird watching location, and some resident mammals might show up too.Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America, with incredible crystal-clear blue waters, rock formations, and wonderful scenic nature surrounding it. From Davis Creek Campground, you can reach Sand Harbor Beach in less than an hour's drive, and from there, you can start exploring this beautiful place. It is a paradise for kayaking, paddleboarding, and canoeing. Also, swimming and scuba diving are very popular activities. Sand Harbor is a perfect place for a day trip, where you can enjoy the beach or have a picnic in a forest by the lake. You can hike around the lake, or bring a camera to capture some stunning views.Tahoe National Forest is also nearby when you camp in a travel trailer at Davis Creek Campground, and it spreads out over 850,000 acres of public land covered in woodland, rivers, and mountain peaks. This forest offers hundreds of miles of roads, ATV trails, hiking, and bicycling trails. The forest is a popular destination for visitors who love climbing, kayaking, and nature viewing too. During the winter, you can try a variety of winter sports, like snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. The forest is easy to access from both Nevada and California.

Exploring the City

When you are RV camping at Davis Creek Campground, most of the attractions you can visit are located in Reno, just a short drive away. Go to Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum if you are up for a day filled with fun and discovery that can be shared with everyone in the family. This is an amazing place where you can learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. There are many interactive exhibitions and learning programs you can join in this world-class science center.National Automobile Museum in Reno is one-of-a-kind collection with over 200 models of cars preserved for future generations to appreciate. The vehicles were collected by William Fisk Harrah, who had a passion for telling a story of the impact that cars have had on American society. The museum offers different exhibits, educational programs, and special events for visitors to enjoy.Sierra Safari Zoo is also in Reno and was founded to bring animals and people together. This lovely zoo features dozens of species of animals that you can see and learn about, including African lions, American alligators, kangaroos, and rabbits. You can also pet and feed deer, or join interesting educational programs and classes for visitors and volunteers.