Topaz Lake

Gardnerville, Nevada

Description

Topaz Lake recreation area offers wonderful landscape, gorgeous vistas, and solitude in the Eastern Sierra.

Topaz Lake is a family-friendly Lake within a days drive from Reno/ Lake Tahoe area. As you descend Washoe Valley into the Minden area, wonderful open pastures lend itself to gorgeous vistas. The Topaz Lake Recreation Area near Gardnerville on the Nevada side of the lake offers camping and a day-use area. This is a great spot to stop and enjoy views of the lake. There are restrooms available in the parking area as well.

Camping reservations for the recreation area can be made online at secure.rec1.com/NV or by calling 775-782-9835.

Download the Outbound mobile app

Find adventures and camping on the go, share photos, use GPX tracks, and download maps for offline use.

Get the app

Features

Chillin

Fishing

Photography

Hiking

Bathrooms

Beach

Dog Friendly

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Food Nearby

Lake

Picnic Area

Romantic

Scenic

Wildflowers

Wildlife

Swimming Hole

ADA Accessible

Topaz Lake Reviews

Have you done this adventure? Be the first to leave a review!

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

Nearby

Hike to Tamarack Lake, Carson-Iceberg Wilderness

The trailhead begins at the end of Golden Gate Rd in Coleville, Ca on highway 396. There are very limited signs, so maps are necessary! Depending on how fast of a hiker you are, you can most likely reach the lake in 6 hours with minimal breaks. If you cannot start in the morning, there are beautiful spots to camp along the way. Either in on the ridge beneath Juniper trees or in the valley next ...

Upper Gardner Meadow via Highland Lakes Trail

Snowmobile at Hope Valley Sno-Park

Book a snowmobile trip through a local adventure center (we love Lake Tahoe Adventures) or bring your own gear. Don't forget to grab permits ahead of time if you come on your own (more info here.) Drive (from anywhere) to Highway 88 and the snow park entrance is on the south side of the highway. The snow park has a lot of flat terrain, making it a great spot for snowshoeing, cross country skiin...

Hiking Disaster Creek

While this is not a terribly scenic hike, the trees, creek, and terrain are very beautiful, and the entire area is quiet and peaceful. You're likely not to pass a single other person on the hike, which is great for letting dogs off-leash.The trail starts off with a series of switchbacks, which gain about 700 ft in elevation – this initial climb is certainly the steepest part of the hike, althou...

Backpack to Grouse Lake

It is a 6 mile hike to Grouse Lake. You begin at the trailhead which is right by Damsite Campground at Upper Blue Lake. Park in the dirt parking area and then cross the metal footbridge, and you will see the trailhead marker on your left. The trail takes you into the Mokelumne Wilderness. Follow the trail about 2 miles, through forests and meadows, and you will reach Granite Lake. This is a be...

Hike to Freel Peak

Mt. Tallac may be one of the Lake Tahoe Basin's most famous peaks to hike because of its fantastic views of Lake Tahoe, but my personal favorite view in Tahoe is from the top of Freel Peak or Jobs Sister. Freel Peak is the tallest peak in the Lake Tahoe Basin at 10,881 feet.From the top of Freel Peak or Jobs Sister, you can take in all of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding areas. You can see Mt. ...