Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park
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Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park is a state park centered on the northeastern shores of Lake Tahoe. The park measures 5,787 ha (14,301 acres).
Points of interest
- Sand Harbor comprises a large sandy beach with picnicking facilities, a nature trail, a boat launch, and a visitors' center. The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival often organizes stage productions there.
- The area around Spooner Lake is excellent for hiking, picnicking, fishing and wildlife viewing. A hiking trail to Snow Valley Peak starts at Spooner Lake. The Marlette/Hobart Backcountry trails also have their starting point there.
- The Marlette/Hobart Backcountry is an area that covers 4,930 ha (12,183 acres) of the Carson Range. It includes countless hiking trails. There are several campsites in the area.
- Sections of the Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park along Highway 28 include the secluded sandy Hidden Beach, as well as Memorial Point, which is cinneted to Sand Harbor via a hiking trail.
The park is located 10 km northwest from Carson City.
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