Cave Rock - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Notice: Fire Restrictions in Place — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.nv.gov(775) 588-7975
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Fire restriction Fire Restrictions in Place
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Cave Rock - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is a park in Douglas County, about 8 miles north of South Lake Tahoe.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Park: sunrise to sunset
Boat launch: seasonal, see below.
Hours: Park is open sunrise to sunset. Boat launch hours vary by season. For current boat ramp hours and holiday closures, visit https://tahoeboatinspections.com/locations-2/
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day use entrance fee | $10 · vehicle |
| Day use entrance fee | $15 · vehicle |
| Boat launch | $20 |
| Boat launch | $25 |
| Bike in | $2 · walk-in |
| Miscellaneous | $2 |
Official wording
Day use entrance fee: $10.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles: $15.00 per vehicle) Boat launch: $20.00 (Non-NV Vehicles $25.00) Bike in: $2.00 per bike Miscellaneous: $2 for 15 minute photo stop.
Nevada park passes
- All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
- Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
- Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details
From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveNevada
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length and off of the beach. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length and off of the beach.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: Currently, visitors cannot access the trail from Cave Rock State Park. The trailhead is located across the highway, about 1/4 mile up Cave Rock Drive. Google Maps will direct you to the correct location when you search, "Cave Rock Trailhead".
Swimming
Swimming: There is a small beach located at the south end of the park where park visitors can swim, sunbathe, play in the sand, scuba dive, snorkel and launch non-motorized watercraft.
Boating and paddling
Boating: The boat launch includes one double ramp with a dock separating the ramps and over 40 spaces for trailer parking. Offsite watercraft inspections are required for all motorized watercraft as a part of the new program that is helping to protect Lake Tahoe from the threat of invasive species such as the Quagga and Zebra mussels. Visit Tahoe Boat Inspections for hours of operation and holiday closures. For more information on how mandatory watercraft inspections help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Lake Tahoe, visit tahoeboatinspections.com.
Fishing
Fishing: A steep shoreline and rocky shoals make this area a good location for fishing. However, there is no fishing allowed on the beach or in the boat ramp area.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
No glass bottles are allowed on the beach.
Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length and off of the beach.
No overnight parking or camping.
Fires are permitted in the barbeque pits only.
Do your part, keep Tahoe Bears WIld.
Litter must be disposed of in the bear proof trash containers.
Cave Rock State Park will only be accepting SCUP applications between October 1 – April 15 each year. Applicants are encouraged to turn in their application documents to the park as soon as possible during this period. Applications turned in after this period will not be considered. More information on how to apply can be found here: parks.nv.gov/fees/group-use-special-commercial-use.
Getting there
- Address
- Hwy 50
Lake Tahoe, NV - Nearest town
- South Lake Tahoe — about 8 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.0463, -119.9491
- Phone
- (775) 588-7975
- crsp@parks.nv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Nevada State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Nevada State Parks 'Explore Parks' directory (park cards; slug = officialId) plus each park page for title/designation/coordinates
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology