The Sand Harbor Nevada State Park is now accepting advance Day Use Reservations online for entry into the Sand Harbor Nevada State Park. Day-use reservations will be required for vehicle entry from park opening to 10:30am daily from May 1st to September 30th. After 10:30am, the park will open to first come, first served as long as the park has not yet reached capacity. Entering the park via the East Shore Trail will not require reservations.
During the High Season (June 22nd – September 6th) the Lake Tahoe Transportation District offers FREE Public transportation to the Sand Harbor Nevada State Park via the East Shore Express Shuttle from Incline Village, NV.
The shuttle runs on a continuous loop from 10:00am to 6:30pm transporting visitors from the 76 Gas Station (corner of Northwood Blvd. & Tahoe Blvd./SR 28) in Incline Village NV to the park. This shuttle is a great way for visitors to enjoy the park for a short period of time without making a reservation.
Guests who wish to visit the Sand Harbor Nevada State Park can park at Tunnel Creek Café in Incline Village, Nevada and enjoy a scenic 3-mile walk down the breathtaking East Shore Trail. Those willing to walk or bike this paved trail will have access to restrooms, benches and informative stops along the route to Sand Harbor.
Visitors hoping to enter the park by walking the East Shore Trail to Sand Harbor will be charged a $2.00 park entry fee per person. Only cash is accepted, and it is recommended to have the exact amount ready as they may not be able to make change at the gate. Additionally, pets are not permitted within park boundaries.