Frequently Asked Questions

Clearly Tahoe offers one of the largest and most diverse rental concessions on Lake Tahoe. Visitors within the Sand Harbor Nevada State Park can choose from a variety of rental options (weather and season permitting).

All of our available rentals, limitations and pricing can be found here.

Clearly Tahoe offers full-service rentals within the Sand Harbor Nevada State Park which enables guest to enjoy a rental right from the beach while eliminating any of the pre planning, accessory purchases or labor intensive work that might be required for kayaking on your own or with an off-site rental company.

Clearly Tahoe Includes;
– Vessel(s)
– 1 USCG PFD per seat
– 1 Paddle per seat
– 1 Dry Bag per boat
– Transport
– Assistance with seat adjustments.
– Courtesy weather checks and recommendations.
– Safety Brief prior to departure
– Complimentary on-beach lesson if necessary.
– Post cleaning/draining of all vessels, equipment and accessories

No. But that’s ok, you won’t want to when you see where we’re located!

Clearly Tahoe offers rentals on-site within the Sand Harbor Nevada State Park. Visitors can enjoy the white sandy beaches, turquoise blue waters and giant granite boulders during their ENTIRE rental experience.

Guests never have to transport vessels on their car to reach a destination, and if you did, you likely would not be able to re-enter the park to return the equipment.

Clearly Tahoe sets daily use limitations that are determined by the season, wind and weather forecast. Vessels may have their own more restricted limitations on use.

All of our rental Zones offer beautiful views of the white sandy Tahoe beaches, turquoise blue waters and the iconic giant granite boulders.

TIP:
– Non-self bailing vessels can generally go a greater distance.
– Good weather days will be subject to less restrictions. (less than 5mph winds all day)
– Warmer weather months will have less use restrictions.
– Avoid buys holiday weekends with increased boat activity.
– Have experience. Don’t attempt to go far if you have never kayaked on Lake Tahoe before (even if it is permitted).

Clearly Tahoe offers rentals on a first come, first served basis within the Sand Harbor Nevada State Park. If you can enter the park, there is a very strong chance that you will be able to obtain a rental via walk-up at the rental concession.

Clearly Tahoe’s rental concession is first-come, first served ONLY. We do not take reservations for rental equipment.

Clearly Tahoe recommends arriving to Sand Harbor Nevada State Park as early as possible in order to get your first choice of equipment from our rental fleet.

It is rare that we run out of equipment in our standard fleet. Our specialty fleet (clear and clear bottom kayaks) are in higher demand and may run out quicker. If vessels do run out, wait times are generally 15-45 minutes before a new boat becomes available.

Unfortunately, we can not guarantee the availability of any specific vessel via walk-up however, we do recommend planning ahead to increase your chances to obtain your specific vessel of choice.

TIPS:
– Verify use of your desired vessel is in-season.
– Check the weather for low winds (under 5mph all day)
– Arrive when we open.

Sand Harbor Nevada State Park requires reservations into the park between April 15th and October 15th from 8 am to 10:30 am daily.

You can make a reservation by visiting here

After 10:30 am Sand Harbor lets vehicles into the park on a first-come, first-served basis. During peak season and on weekends it is extremely rare to get a parking spot this way as the park reaches capacity quickly. Here are some other options if you do not have a reservation:

Take the East Shore Trail: 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. 

East Shore Express Shuttle: OPERATES FROM JUNE 22 – SEPTEMBER 6

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.

No. Clearly Tahoe does not permit pets of any kind on any of our rentals from the Sand Harbor Nevada State Park. No exceptions.

NOTE: Our Scenic Shoreline Tour from Zephyr Cove, NV is our ONLY pet-friendly experience a this time and welcomes small well behaved dogs under 30lbs with advance reservation.

No. Drones are not permitted within the Sand Harbor Nevada State Park.

Permits to fly a drone or to shoot professionally must be obtained through the State of Nevada, Division of State Parks and will be subject to all Federal and Park regulations.

While enjoying a Clearly Tahoe rental, guests are welcome to swim if desired however, it is strongly advised to keep a PFD on to avoid cold water shock, stay near shore, have a buddy with you and be absolutely certain you will be able to get back in/on your vessel (some equipment can be difficult to enter from the water).

We highly recommend wearing light layers and shoes that can be removed easily. Hats, sunscreen and sunglasses are always a good idea.