Tours and Tickets to Experience Sand Harbor
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Sand Harbor
Sand Harbor is a must for first-time visitors to Lake Tahoe.
Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning scenery.
The facilities include parking, restrooms, concessions, a restaurant, barbecue and picnic areas, a gift shop, watersport rentals, and a boat launch.
Alcohol is permitted on the beach, but glass containers are not.
There are wheelchair-accessible paved walkways at Sand Harbor. The Sand Harbor Nature Trail is also wheelchair accessible.
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The cost to visit Sand Harbor State Park is a day-use fee of US$15 per vehicle or US$10 for Nevada residents. A reservation system is in place for vehicle entry during the peak season—April through October—which you can book online in advance. Alternatively, book a guided or self-led sightseeing tour that explores the area and other Lake Tahoe highlights—rates begin at around US$12 per person.
Yes, you need a reservation for vehicle entry to Sand Harbor State Park if you visit during the peak season, which runs from mid-April to mid-October. Note that reservations are only required if you plan to arrive in the morning between 8am and 10am; if you arrive after 10.30am, then spaces are released on a first-come, first-served basis. The park opens daily from 8am until one hour after sunset.
There are many activities available at Sand Harbor State Park. During the summer, you can rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, use the park’s boat ramps, hike, swim, and scuba dive The park offers winter sleigh rides and hosts the summertime Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.
There is no bad time to visit Sand Harbor State Park. Even during the winter months, its parking lots are kept clear of snow and its visitor center is open. That said, summer—especially during weekends and holidays—is by far the most popular time at the park.
Yes, there are dining facilities at Sand Harbor State Park. Kokanee Bar & Grill is open exclusively during the high season, serving quick bites including burgers, hot dogs, and pizza. The park also has dedicated picnic areas and propane grills are permitted.