Sand Harbor State Park Long sandy beaches, rocky coves and panoramic lake views attract thousands of visitors to Sand Harbor on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. The Visitor Information Station provides free literature and interpretive displays on the natural history of the lake. Gently sloping beaches, crystal clear waters and interesting rock formations make excellent areas for swimming and scuba diving. There is even a special cove just for scuba diving. The boat launch facility has two double ramps and a fee is charged.
Parking is limited in the summer.
When the lot is full, vehicles and trailers must park outside of Sand Harbor. There are family picnic sites at the park and a group-use picnic area for groups of 100 people gathering for weddings and family reunions. The group-use area has covered tables, running water and electricity. Summer weekends are usually completely booked by January. Call the main number to reserve the group-use picnic area.