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Sand Harbor Beach

Incline Village, NevadaLake on Lake TahoeSwimming allowed

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Sand Harbor Beach is a public Lake Tahoe swimming beach in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park.

Water
Lake, Lake Tahoe
Entry
$10 per vehicle; $15 for non-Nevada vehicles; $2 per bicycle., booking required in season
Swim hours
8 a.m. to one hour after sunset.
Facilities
Beaches, swimming area, scuba diving
Lifeguard
Beach patrol is on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Dogs
Allowed off-season from October 15 to April 15, on a lead no longer than six feet.
Managed by
Nevada State Parks

Getting there

Sand Harbor Beach is near Incline Village, Nevada. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

39.1961, -119.9301

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Questions about Sand Harbor Beach

Can you swim at Sand Harbor Beach?

Yes. The park allows swimming from its gently sloping beaches. Beach patrol is on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Do you need to book Sand Harbor Beach?

Day-use reservations are required for vehicle entry from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., May 15 through September 30.

Does it cost anything to swim at Sand Harbor Beach?

$10 per vehicle; $15 for non-Nevada vehicles; $2 per bicycle.

Are dogs allowed at Sand Harbor Beach?

Allowed off-season from October 15 to April 15, on a lead no longer than six feet.

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