KiteGlobeWashoe Lake / North Boat Ramp
Washoe Lake / North Boat Ramp is a kiteboarding spot near Reno in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SSW, WSW, NNW wind, best ridden in June, July, August.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Nevada |
| Nearest town | Reno |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | SSW, WSW, NNW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | June, July, August |
| Coordinates | 39.2760, -119.7935 |
About Washoe Lake / North Boat Ramp
Washoe Lake averages only chest deep. This dessert lake that has no inlet or outlet - water collects from melted snow and rain. Combination of shallow waters, high winds and muddy bottom - makes the famous Washoe brown. Depth varies from knee to chest high so be sure have your landings dialed. During summer water gets bathtub like warm and low in oxygen so watch out for the dead fish.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Washoe Lake / North Boat Ramp?
The best time to kite Washoe Lake / North Boat Ramp is June, July, August, when the SSW, WSW, NNW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Washoe Lake / North Boat Ramp offers flat-water lake conditions with SSW, WSW, NNW wind (Thermal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Washoe Lake / North Boat Ramp?
Washoe Lake is located 10 minutes outside of Reno, Nevada and 45 minutes from Incline Village at Lake Tahoe. Washoe Lake is off of US 395 between Reno and Carson City. There is a $5 day-use fee payable at the small ranger station when you enter the parking lot. From Reno take 395 South. Turn left on East Lake Boulevard. It is at the top of the first significant hill with a concrete divider in the road, approx. 15 minutes south of Reno. Drive 2 miles and turn right on Lakeshore Drive at the metal Washoe Lake State Park north boat ramp sign. Take another right at large wooden Washoe Lake State Boat Landing sign onto a dirt road. From Carson City take US 395 north to the East Lake Boulevard exit, drive north on East Lake Boulevard for about 7 miles. You will pass a 7-11. Turn left on Lakeshore Drive. Proceed about 2 miles, then turn right at large wooden Washoe Lake State Boat Landing sign onto a dirt road. From the north shore of Lake Tahoe take Hwy 28 to Hwy 431 over Mt. Rose and down into the Washoe Valley. You will have views of Washoe Lake once you are on the east side of the pass. Turn right on 395. Head south. Turn left on East Lake Boulevard. It is at the top of the first significant hill with a concrete divider in the road, approx. 15 minutes south of Reno. Drive 2 miles and turn right on Lakeshore Drive at the metal Washoe Lake State Park north boat ramp sign. Take another right at large wooden Washoe Lake State Boat Landing sign onto a dirt road.
Hazards at Washoe Lake / North Boat Ramp
Swimmers, Jetskis, None.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.