Van Sickle Bi-State Park
2 notices: Fire Restrictions in Place · Van Sickle Bi-State Park Closes to Vehicles November 2 — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.nv.gov(775) 831-0494
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 3
Fire restriction Fire Restrictions in Place
Posted by the park. Official alert
Construction Construction Begins at Van Sickle Bi-State Park
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure Van Sickle Bi-State Park Closes to Vehicles November 2
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Van Sickle Bi-State Park is a park about 3 miles northeast of South Lake Tahoe.
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking.
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 | — |
| Daily | sunrise – sunset | May 1 – Oct 31 |
Official wording
Open to pedestrians year-round, sunrise to sunset Open to vehicles May 1 - October 31, sunrise to sunset
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Listed in each park page's Park Fees block.
Statewide fee rule from Nevada's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
HikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHorseback ridingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Trails
Hiking/Mountain Biking: With stunning views from the trails and a connector to the Tahoe Rim Trail, the park is a popular spot for hikers and mountain biking enthusiasts.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
Practice Leave No Trace and Tread Lightly principles. Stay on trails. Do your part, keep Tahoe Bears Wild. Gathering firewood is prohibited. Drive only on designated roadways. Vehicles must be licensed. Van Sickle Bi-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: https://parks.nv.gov/fees/group-use-special-commercial-use.
Getting there
- Address
- 30 Lake Pkwy
South Lake Tahoe, NV 96150 - Nearest town
- South Lake Tahoe — about 3 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.9549, -119.9404
- Phone
- (775) 831-0494
- vssp@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
- Wikidata
“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