Sand Harbor to open early for holiday weekend
Bill Rozak / Tahoe Daily Tribune
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Sand Harbor State Park will open two hours early Labor Day weekend in anticipation of a surge in visitors.
The goal with the extended hours is to help reduce traffic congestion and protect public safety.
“This summer amid the COVID-19 pandemic, visitation remains at an all-time high, creating severe traffic congestion along State Route 28 and causing public safety concerns,” a press release from Nevada State Parks said.
The park will open at 6 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 through Monday, Sept. 7 and it will be first come first served. The parking lot will close when it reaches 50% capacity and vehicles will not be allowed to enter until it reopens, normally around 5 p.m.
Walk-ins and parking along SR-28 is prohibited.
Normal hours (8 a.m. to sunset) will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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