Lake Tahoe State Park, State park on Lake Tahoe shores, Nevada, United States
Description
Lake Tahoe State Park protects a large natural area along the northeastern shores of the lake in Nevada, encompassing forests, water systems, and open spaces. The terrain features rolling hills with hiking paths, sandy beaches, and camping areas distributed across several separate management zones.
History
The park was established in 1958 to protect the natural and water systems of the area. A significant part of this story is the Marlette Lake water system, an engineering landmark that carried water via a wooden flume built in the 1800s.
Culture
Native American communities depended on these northeastern shores for food and resources over many generations. Visitors walking through the park may notice signs of this long-standing relationship with the land.
Practical
The park is divided into six separate zones, each offering different trails and activities, so plan ahead to know which areas you want to explore. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions, since the elevation and proximity to the lake influence conditions throughout the year.
Did you know?
The Marlette Lake system features a 3-mile (4.8 km) wooden water flume that carried water downhill and portions remain visible today. This historic conduit shows how people once moved water across mountain terrain to serve communities in the region.
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Nevada State Capitol
10.9 km
Thunderbird Lodge
3.4 km
Nevada Governor's Mansion
10.3 km
Marlette Lake Water System
8.2 km
Spooner Lake
7.3 km
Orion Clemens House
10.7 km
Sears-Ferris House
10.7 km
Lakeview House
8.7 km
Rinckel Mansion
10.9 km
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
10.7 km
Dat So La Lee House
10.8 km
Adams House
10.6 km
Dr. William Henry Cavell House
9.8 km
Abraham Curry House
10.7 km
Carson City Public Buildings
9.9 km
Brougher Mansion
10.3 km
Gov. James W. Nye Mansion
10.6 km
David Smaill House
10.7 km
Belknap House
10.7 km
West Side Historic District (Carson City, Nevada)
10.6 km
Gov. Reinhold Sadler House
10.4 km
William Spence House
10.5 km
Lew M. Meder House
10.8 km
Olcovich-Meyers House
10.8 km
Ormsby-Rosser House
10.6 km
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
10.9 km
Grand Lodge Casino
8.8 km
Carson City City Hall
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