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  Lake Tahoe–Nevada State Park Location in Nevada | |
| Location | Washoe andDouglas counties,Nevada, United States |
| Nearest city | Carson City, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 39°2′46″N119°56′56″W / 39.04611°N 119.94889°W /39.04611; -119.94889[1] |
| Area | 14301 |
| Elevation | 6,227 ft (1,898 m)[1] |
| Established | 1958 (Sand Harbor) |
| Administered by | Nevada Division of State Parks |
| Designation | Nevada state park |
| Website | Official website |
Lake Tahoe–Nevada State Park is astate park comprising multiple management units and public recreation areas on the northeast shores ofLake Tahoe in theU.S.state ofNevada. The park covers approximately 14,301 acres (5,787 ha).[2] TheMarlette Lake Water System, which is listed on theNational Register of Historic Places and as aNational Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, lies within park boundaries.
Sand Harbor features a large sandy beach, picnicking facilities, a nature trail, a boat launch, and a visitors’ center and is the site of theLake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.[3] The Sand Harbor unit covers 55 acres (22 ha).[4]
Cave Rock is a day-use area alongU.S. 50 with a boat launch, picnic areas, and a sandy beach. The site, located beneath Cave Rock and theCave Rock Tunnel,[5] measures slightly more than three acres (1.2 ha).[6]
Spooner Lake is located near the intersection of U.S. Route 50 andState Route 28 at "Spooner Summit." The unit's 1,140 acres (460 ha) are used for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The site is the primary starting point for the Marlette/Hobart Backcountry trails and the main vehicle entrance to both areas.Snow Valley Peak may be reached by hiking alongNorth Canyon Creek from Spooner Lake north almost to Marlette Lake and then east to the summit.[7]
The Marlette/Hobart backcountry covers 12,183 acres (4,930 ha)[2] in theCarson Range.[8] Among the area's multiple trails are the Flume Trail, which has views of Lake Tahoe, and a portion of theTahoe Rim Trail. The area encompasses Marlette Lake and Hobart Reservoir, which were created to feed theMarlette Lake Water System during the area's early mining and logging years. Remnants of abandoned mills can be seen. Two rustic cabins and several backpacking campsites provide overnight amenities.[7]
The park areas along Nevada State Route 28 cover 40 acres (16 ha) that include Hidden Beach, a secluded sandy beach just south of Incline Village, accessible by trail or water, and Memorial Point, aroadside park that connects by trail to Sand Harbor.[2][3]
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