Sand Harbor State Park

Sand Harbor State Park is truly one of the most spectacular Nevada State Parks and is a MUST Do Lake Tahoe destination! All Photo's below were taken by Leigh Storz, Owner of Truckee-Travel-Guide.com

Map of Sand Harbor

Sand Harbor is located three miles south of Incline Village on Hwy 28 on the east side of Lake Tahoe on the Nevada side.

Sand Harbor Amenities

This is a picture of a posted sign that shows the amenities at Sand Harbor. A walk around the Boardwalk Trail is a MUST DO!! Be sure to bring your camera, the views are incredible!!

The Sand Harbor beach area is one of the most popular Lake Tahoe Beaches with a long sandy beach, and rocky coves and amazing views! There are 55 acres of long sandy beaches, rocky coves, shady forested areas and panoramic lake views within the Sand Harbor State Park area. The water is crystal clear and allows for great swimming, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Sand Harbor has the Sand Point Boardwalk Nature Trail (shown above) that is a short, 1/3 mile boardwalk trail that is a handicap accessible trail that can be walked in about 15 minutes. There are educational interpretive signs along the way and numerous places and benches to stop and enjoy the awesome views along the way. The numerous rocks in the area, especially in the Divers Cove area, make Sand Harbor a photographer's dream!!

The rocks in the area provide great photo opportunities of the Lake.

Sand Harbor has a boat launch area that has a separate entrance just North of the main entrance. (closest to Incline Village) See below in the Hours & Operating Schedule section for the details on the hours for 2024.

Divers Cove at Sand Harbor is a popular place for swimming, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and the views are pretty fabulous too!

There is also a Group Area/Ramada group-use area set on a pine-dotted, rocky point that accommodates groups of up to 100 people. Reservations must be made in person or by phone: 775-831-0494.

Sand Harbor has a great outdoor Performing Stage with amazing views and is home to the annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival as well as many outdoor concerts.

The Shakespeare Festival is on June 28, 2024 - August 25, 2024 with performances each night on Tuesday's through Sunday's from 7:30pm - 10pm. Tickets to their 2024 comedy performance of "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and their musical "Always....Patsy Cline" can be purchased at: https://www.laketahoeshakespeare.com/

In addition to many different picnic areas and group picnic areas with tables and barbeques, Sand Harbor is home to the Char Pit Restaurant where food and drinks can be purchased. They have a great outside seating area as well as indoor seating.

Other amenities include: Restrooms, Visitor Center and Park Store, Parking and boat rentals (Kayak, Sea Doo, and Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP), Wakeboards, and Hobie Mirage Pedal/Paddle Kayaks from Sand Harbor Rentals. They also offer Guided Tours and Lessons.

There is also a short half mile trail from Sand Harbor up north to Memorial Point that provides access to many secluded Lake Tahoe beach and rock areas.

Sand Harbor Beach Rules

• Fires permitted in designated areas only


• Leave no trace


• No bottles allowed in waterfront areas


• No camping allowed


• No Pets allowed


• Pack it in - Pack it out


• Stay on Trails

Hours & Operating Schedule and Cost of Admission 

For all the current fees and hours for the Sand Harbor State Park, please see the Nevada State Parks website for Sand Harbor!

Sand Harbor Contact Information

For additional information, check out the State of Nevada - Division of State Parks Website area for Sand Harbor.