Galena Creek Regional Park - Reno, Nevada - Venue for Camping, Picnics, and Hiking

Galena Creek Regional Park occupies 440 forested acres on the eastern slope of the Carson Range within the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It takes its name from a creek that traverses the area and divides the park into separate north and south sections. Other water features here include Jones Creek and Marilyn's Pond.

Activities available at Galena Creek Regional Park include barbecuing, bird watching, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and picnicking. Among the on-site facilities are horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, an outdoor amphitheater, restrooms, and an old stone visitor's center. There is also a fish hatchery with a gas fireplace, high ceilings, overhead fans, a kitchen, and a serving area.

Each year, the park organizes an outdoor education program called Camp WeChMe from May 1 through mid-October. It features campfire activities, ranger-led hikes, exhibits, and overnight accommodations in 12 bunkrooms.

Galena Creek Regional Park is located at 18350 Mount Rose Highway, Reno, Nevada 89511. Turning off U.S. Highway 395, it is seven miles from the intersection along State Route 431, aka Mount Rose Highway. There are 24 regular parking spaces and one handicapped space. Operating hours are from 8am to 9pm daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day, with limited hours the rest of the year. No fees are charged for park usage.