Ward Creek Park Property

Park Hours

SUNRISE TO SUNSET

c/o Sierra District
PO Box 266
Tahoma CA 96142-0266

Contact Information

(530) 525-9528

Are dogs allowed?

Yes: Dogs allowed in developed areas only, which include campsites, paved roads and paths, dirt fire roads, and paved parking areas. Dogs allowed in developed picnic areas and day use areas. Dogs not allowed on beaches or dirt trails.

Reservation Availability

No upcoming camping/lodging reservations at this time.

About Ward Creek Park Property

Preserves and protects an area of undeveloped upland forest and meadowland in Placer County, on the west side of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

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Maps and Park Directions

We are in the process of creating directions for this park.

Brochures

No brochures are available for this park.

News and Events

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events are listed for this park.

All events for Ward Creek Park Property

Most Recent News Releases

4/24/26: Spring Weather Brings Hungry Bears to Tahoe Region

All news releases for Ward Creek Park Property

Passes Information

This park accepts the following passes:

California State Library Parks Pass

List of all California State Park passes

Activities and Facilities

EV Information

Other Facilities

Parking

Day-Use Activities & Facilities

Nature & Wildlife Viewing
Geocaching

Trail Use

Hiking Trails

The purpose of the Ward Creek property, in Placer County, is to preserve and protect an area of undeveloped upland forest and meadowland south of Ward Creek, located on the west side of the Lake Tahoe Basin. The property includes frontage on Ward Creek and provides regional open space which offers connections to other public forest and recreation areas.

California State Parks Rules and Regulations Summary
Regulations specific to Ward Creek State Park