Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Location:Located on the northeast side of Lake Tahoe, between parcels of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (see entry in national forests chapter).
Facilities:2 primitive backcountry campsites (hike-in), picnic areas (é),
group use areas, restrooms, nature trails (é), backcountry trails,
ski trails, swimming beaches, boat launch facilities, concession services
(seasonal bike and ski rentals, bike tours, snacks, cabin rentals),
visitor
center, scenic overlooks.
Activities:Boating, fishing, hunting (with restrictions), swimming, scuba diving,
hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing.
Special Features:Park consists of several different units, including Sand Harbor,
Spooner Lake, Cave Rock, Memorial Point, and Hidden Beach. The majority
of the park is backcountry, spanning 13,000 acres within the Carson
Range, stretching north from Spooner Lake to Incline Village. The
extensive backcountry trail system offers exceptional opportunities for
hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Address:PO Box 8867
Incline Village, NV 89452
Phone:775-831-0494
Fax:775-831-2514
Web: www.parks.nv.gov/lt.htm
Size: 14,242 acres.
See other parks in
Nevada.