Welcome to Galena Creek!
The Galena Creek Recreation Area is rich in natural and cultural history, filled with scenic beauty, and overflowing with ways to involve yourself with nature. Spend a few hours here, and you're sure to find plenty to delight your senses. Spend a lifetime here, and you'll still not run out of places to explore with wonder. Whether you're looking to explore the trails, get involved with the community, enroll a child in our diverse outdoor education programs, or simply experience the environment, let the Galena Creek Visitor Center be your ultimate resource.

ATTENTION!

​​ The Galena Toddler Time program scheduled for this Thursday, January 17th is cancelled due to predicted inclement weather conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Winter Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
2018 Summer Exploration Camps Video 
Picture
Galena Toddlers
Geared to ages 2-5
Normally held every third Thursday of the month, join us at 10:00am at the Visitor Center for knee high nature education that includes story time, arts and crafts and outdoor exploration. Call to confirm!

Galena Homeschool Program
January 16th, 2019 at 10 am
Theme: Animal Adaptations

We offer a monthly outdoor science-based field study program for all homeschool groups and students at the Galena Creek Visitor Center. This program is geared for children in grades K-12.

Picture
Galena Creek Featured Photo
We hope you made it out to the park for the changing colors! This featured photo of Galena Creek comes to us from Sally Hanrahan!
Want your photograph featured on our website and social media? Add an observation and photograph to Galena Creek's iNaturalist project for a chance to get your photo on our front page! Visit http://www.inaturalist.org/projects/galena-creek-species-sightings to post today.
Alternatively, email your photos to visitorcenter@thegreatbasininstitute.org.
Picture


​The Galena Creek Visitor Center aims to increase public understanding, appreciation and wise enjoyment of the many natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources of the Galena Canyon area and the Mount Rose Scenic Byway.

    Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter!

​*You will receive a monthly newsletter to keep you in the loop of activities, programs, and general information
Guided Hikes
EVERY Saturday @ 10:00am
Meet at the Visitor Center!
Please call ahead to RSVP due to Weather!
Hike may be canceled if Mt. Rose Hwy is unsafe for driving or guides are unavailable.   775-849-4948
Picture







​Winter guided hike on snowshoes!
Check out our Events Calendar for a complete listing of our upcoming programs!
Galena Creek Visitor Center
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday-Sunday: 9 am-4 pm

Galena Creek Recreation Area is open daily from 8am to 7pm

The Power of a Partnership

The Galena Creek Visitor Center is a partnership between Washoe County, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Great Basin Institute.  The goal of the Visitor Center is to encourage understanding, appreciation, and appropriate use of the natural, cultural, and historical resources of the Galena Canyon area and the Mount Rose Scenic Byway.  Learn more about the partnering organizations here.
​