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Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park
P.O. Box 8867
Incline Village, NV 89452
(775) 831-0494
tahoe@parks.nv.gov
Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park offers a number of different areas for visitors to
enjoy. Sand Harbor is the most popular, with sandy beaches, a boat launch,
picnicking and group use facilities. Sand Harbor is located three miles south of
Incline Village on State Route 28. Memorial Point and Hidden Beach, Situated
between Incline Village and Sand Harbor, are areas which offer outstanding views
of the lake and more secluded access to its shores. Spooner Lake, at the
intersection of State Route 28 and U.S. 50, is popular for picnicking, hiking,
mountain biking, catch-and-release fishing and cross-country skiing . A group
use area is available as well as rental cabins . Spooner Lake is also a trail
head with access to the back country. The back country between Lake Tahoe and
Carson City provides miles of hiking, equestrian and Mountain biking trails plus
two primitive campsites. No vehicles are permitted in the back country, which
has been designated as a State Primitive Area. Two of the more popular trails in
this area are the Flume Trail above Sand Harbor and the Tahoe Rim Trail along
the crest of the Carson Range. Cave Rock, located along U.S. 50 near Zephyr
Cove, is a popular spot for boat launching and fishing. During July and August
enjoy the shows put on by the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival at Sand Harbor.
The water level at Sand Harbor beach and boat ramp is high. See photos taken May
26, 2006.
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Facilities & Amenities
* Picnicking
* Group Picnicking
* Boat Launch
* Trails
* Nature Study
* Swimming
* Fishing
* Winter Sports
Entrance Fee: An entrance fee is charged to enter the park, additional fees for
launching boats. Current fees are posted at the park entrance. Click here for
all individual park fees by region.
Sand Harbor
Long sandy beaches, rocky coves, and panoramic lake views offer visitors
unparalleled opportunities to enjoy Lake Tahoe.
Swimming and Scuba Diving
Gently sloping beaches, crystal-clear water, and interesting rock formations
allow for wonderful swimming and scuba diving. Beach Patrol is on duty from
Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Picnicking
Located in the shade of the cedars and Jeffrey pines, the picnic area offers a
peaceful retreat from the busy beaches. Each site is equipped with a barbecue
and picnic table. Paved walkways make the area accessible to persons with
disabilities.
Sand Point Nature Trail
The short (1/3 mile) Sand Point Nature Trail is a handicap accessible trail with
interpretive signs and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe. Group Area/Ramada
A group use area set on a pine-dotted, rocky point accommodates groups of up to
100 people. The covered facility is equipped with electricity, water and tables
and includes a large barbecue. Use is by reservation only.
Boating
The boat launch includes two wave protected double ramps with docks and adjacent
parking. Parking fills to capacity early on summer weekends.
Spooner Lake
Lush meadows and shimmering aspen groves surround Spooner Lake. The area is
popular for its fishing and abundant wildlife and wildflowers, and also serves
as a starting point for many backcountry trails. Spooner Lake is on Highway 28,
nine miles south of Sand Harbor and 1/2 mile north of Highway 50.
Fishing
Spooner Lake is a catch and keep, stocked annually with trout. Swimming is not
recommended due to the abundance of harmless yet pesky leeches in the lake.
Picnicking
Developed picnic sites are spread throughout the Jeffrey pines and white firs
that shade the bluff above Spooner Lake.
Hiking
An easy 2-mile trail circles Spooner Lake. Osprey, waterfowl, and other wildlife
are abundant, as are meadow and forest wildflowers. Interpretive displays
provide information along the trail.
Backcountry Access
Spooner Lake is the major trail head for hikers, mountain bikers, and
equestrians entering the backcountry. North Canyon Road leads to Marlette Lake
and the Flume Trail, and offers connections to the Tahoe Rim Trail. The Spooner
Lake Trail also has a spur leading to the Rim Trail's Spooner Summit Trail head.
Backcountry Trails Report.
Concession Services
Mountain Biking and Cross-Country Skiing
From spring through fall, the Spooner Lake Outdoor Company offers guided bike
tours, bike rentals, and snacks for visitors at the Spooner Lake Lodge. In
winter, they provide an extensive network of groomed cross-country ski trails
along with lessons and ski rentals.
Lodging
The Spooner Lake Outdoor Company has two rustic log cabins available for
overnight stays. For more details, please contact the Spooner Lake Outdoor
Company at (775) 749-5349, or on the web at www.spoonerlake.com. and
www.theflumetrail.com.
Cave Rock
This small day-use area is tucked beneath the rugged volcanic face of Cave Rock.
Facilities include a boat launch ramp and dock, comfort station, picnic sites,
and a small sandy beach. The entrance is on Highway 50, three miles south of
Glenbrook, just south of the Cave Rock tunnels.
Boat Launch
Two launch ramps lead to deep waters close to shore. The parking lot at Cave
Rock is limited and can fill quickly, especially on summer weekends. Parking is
also restricted along Highway 50 above the entrance.
Fishing
A steep shoreline and rocky shoals make this area a good location for rainbow
trout fishing.
Marlette/Hobart Backcountry.
The backcountry portion of the park spans some 13,000 acres within the Carson
Range, stretching north from Spooner Lake to Incline Village. Miles of trail
winding through cool pine forests and across sun-drenched granite outcrops offer
exceptional opportunities for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Some of the more popular activities in the backcountry are mountain biking along
the Flume Trail, perched high above Lake Tahoe, fishing at Hobart Lake, and
hiking on the scenic Tahoe Rim Trail, which offers spectacular lake and valley
views. Hike-in, primitive camping is available at a site on the slope of
Marlette Peak and along the North Canyon Trail.
Fishing at Marlette Lake. See "Reminders:" for rules.
Trail heads
Several commonly used trail heads provide access into the backcountry. Spooner
Lake is the only developed trail head. Other popular access points are Tunnel
Creek Road on Highway 28 south of Inline Village, the Tahoe Rim Trail at Spooner
Summit on Highway 50, and Ash Canyon and Lakeview trail head near Carson City.
Please call the Sand Harbor office for detailed information on backcountry use.
A Backcountry brochure providing more detailed trail information is available.
Highway 28
Memorial Point: Memorial Point, one mile north of Sand Harbor, offers fine views
of Lake Tahoe and a trail to its rocky shoreline. Photographers, fishermen, and
sunbathers delight in this popular vista. Restrooms are available.
Hidden Beach: The narrow sands and large granite boulders of Hidden Beach are
popular with local sunbathers and swimmers. Located two miles north of Sand
Harbor, Hidden Beach has no parking lot, and roadside parking in the vicinity is
very limited. There are no facilities available.
Volunteers
Nevada State parks actively recruits volunteers to assist within individual
parks. If you are interested in volunteering at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park,
please call the Sand Harbor office.
Environmental Improvement Program.
Following a 1997 Presidential Forum to promote the protection and improvement of
Lake Tahoe's water quality and outstanding environmental resources the State of
Nevada established the Nevada Tahoe Resource Team "dedicated to preserving and
enhancing the Lake Tahoe Basin ecosystem for all to enjoy". The result is a
ten-year plan of water quality, erosion control, wildlife enhancement, forest
health restoration, and recreation improvement projects located throughout the
park.
For additional information on this exciting program please call the park office
at (775) 831-0494 or the park's Nevada Tahoe Resource Team representative at
(775) 684-2740.
Reminders:
For your safety and enjoyment, please remember the following:
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
No bottles allowed in waterfront areas.
Fires permitted in designated areas only.
Sand Harbor
No pets allowed.
Hwy 28 Beaches
No camping allowed.
Cave Rock
No overnight parking.
Scuba diving restricted to south beach area.
Spooner Lake
"Catch and keep, limit 5" all methods, no ice fishing. Must have a Nevada
fishing license.
Pets must remain on leash.
Marlette Lake
"Catch and release only", artificial lures, flies only, single barbless hooks.
Must have a Nevada fishing license.
Backcountry
Motorized vehicles prohibited.
Camping in designated areas only.
Mountain bikes speed limit: 20 mph on straightaway and 5 mph on corners.
A complete set of rules and regulations are available at the Sand Harbor Office.
To ensure the quality of Lake Tahoe for future generations, we ask that you:
* Leave no trace
* Stay on trails
* Pack it in - Pack it out |
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