Sand Harbor
Incline Village, NV
Coves of clear water and smooth granite boulders on Lake Tahoe’s east shore. The lot often fills by mid-morning in summer; there is an entrance fee and roadside parking on SR-28 is restricted.
Sand Harbor is a beach and swimming area of Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park on Lake Tahoe's east shore near Incline Village, Nevada. Lonely Planet calls the park the east shore's biggest draw, with beaches and hiking; summer visitors swim in the turquoise water.
The main beach is about 2,500 feet (roughly 760 meters) long. There is also Divers Cove, a more sheltered bay for divers, and Boat Beach on either side of the boat ramp (which the park says is closed for the season). In summer the park hosts the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, with the lake as its backdrop.
Practical notes: according to Nevada State Parks, a reservation for vehicle entry is required daily from May 15 to September 30 (Visit Lake Tahoe says May 1); day use costs $10 per vehicle ($15 for out-of-state vehicles). Parking along Highway 28 is prohibited, and the free East Shore Express serves the area, though its schedule changes. Camping is not permitted, and campfires are never allowed on the beaches (as of October 2026, check the rules in advance).
- Nearest town
- Incline Village, NV
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 39.1984, -119.9303
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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All campsites in Nevada · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Sand Harbor?
Sand Harbor is in Incline Village, NV, at GPS 39.1984, -119.9303. It is about 6 mi from Kings Beach.
Can you camp near Sand Harbor?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mount Rose Campground, about 8 mi away; within 25 mi there are 76 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Sand Harbor?
Sand Harbor is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Pyramid Lake, the Comstock and Lake Tahoe’s east shore and Cobalt blue at 1,900 metres – by camper around Lake Tahoe, via Emerald Bay and Truckee.
What is there to see near Sand Harbor?
Places worth a stop nearby: Nevada State Railroad Museum (10 mi), Mormon Station State Historic Park (14 mi), Virginia City (17 mi) and Emerald Bay (19 mi).
When is the best time to visit Sand Harbor?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)