Sparks Marina RV Park

Chad McCracken

If you have dogs and are planning a trip here PICK ANOTHER CAMPGROUND. All paved campground too hot to walk dogs to the dog parks(they even warn you) they have 3 dog parks that smell like urine. They warn you not to allow your dog to “go” anywhere but the dog park. I went to the manager to suggest they include arrival instructions on the pre arrival e-mail they send you with other information. As when you pull in it’s a sharp 90degree turn (which according the manager himself they have had numerous accidents) and you a required to pull forward and wait in your vehicle. The manger rudely stated that was not necessary to put that in the email because it’s covered when you make your reservation. In our case we made it 6 months prior to our arrival and I have no notes starting their instructions. He then stated any suggestions I had was not going to matter as he runs a successful campground and knew what he was doing. He indicated I was only one of 3 people on years that had an issue at the entrance. This would be a great place to stay if you want to use pool have no kids(they offer nothing for them to do) or dogs. As the manager told me I do not need to come back and trust me I won’t be. I have 40 years in management in customer service and hospitality management and after being a full time RV’er for over 10 years this was the worst experience I have ever experienced from a manager in a RV park.

Sharon H

This was a very nice place to stay while visiting the Reno area. It is a bit cramped but we had no problem navigating and parking our 42 ft. Class A. There is an escort to your spot and I like that service. We didn't use any amenities but looked around the store and they had a nice selection of things. The ground were very tidy and clean. There is a rule about dogs only using the dog runs. I understand this to keep the area clean and we have stayed at campgrounds that have similar rules. This is the strictest park we have ever stayed in. For a two night stay this was tolerable for us and our dog but I wouldn't want to have to do it longer. We were lucky that we were right across from one of the dog runs. That is the reason for a 4 star rating versus 5. The dog run was good size and well kept. We would walk our dog down by the marina.

Alicia Beltman

Not a very relaxing campground. They have 2 full pages of rules for kids and dog's. You don't dare sit outside with your dogs, if they pee outside the dog park, it is a $50.00 dollar fine. On numerous occasions we picked up other dogs poop in the dog parks. I understand they want a clean park. Campers come and go all day, so you constantly hear the leaf blowers, staff ride their golf carts up and down the streets, all day. It feels like they are just watching for a rule to be broken. The park is over run with silk worms. We even had some in our camper. You can hardly walk thru the park without running into webs or worms.

Cheryl Chapman

This is a nice clean place if you are passing through for the night. If you have kids or dogs, not fun. The dogs have visit a very small area to relive themselves which is all dirt. We like to walk our dogs and can only walk to where every other dog in the RV parking lot has to go.

Carl Carlson

“To Pee or Not to Pee, That is the Question!” We enjoyed the service we received and the brightly sanitary restrooms were quite impressive and always available. Great, free showers too, with plenty of hot water. These facilities (3 restrooms) were so clean, but underutilized. Grounds are well maintained and clean. Each lot has a small artificial turf area with a picnic table. Very nice, but it’s “a double edged sword.” Obviously, they do not want your dog peeing on these mats. But there is no grass area in the whole park including the 3 dog parks on the premises. Our dog did not pee for 2 days, even walking her to the vacant lot across the street. $50 is their fine for your dog peeing in the wrong place! We did enjoy our stay, eleven though we had to vigilantly keep an eye on our pet. They probably would do everyone better by forbidding guests with furry companions.