RT Cave Rock

Stone formation is a column of volcanic andesite standing about 250 feet tall with US 50 passing under it through the Cave Rock Tunnel

General Information

Hours:

Park: Sunrise to sunset
Boat launch: May 25 – September 4: 6am to 8pm
September 5 – May 24: 6am to 4pm

Fees:

Day use: $10 per vehicle (NV residents), $15 per vehicle (non-residents)
Boat launch (includes entry): $20 (NV residents), $25 (non-residents)
Bike in: $2
Photo stop (15 min): $2

Pet Policy:

Pets are welcome on a leash no longer than six feet and are not allowed on the beach

Closest cities with hotels:

South Lake Tahoe, CA (approx. 7 mi)

Seasons:

Late spring through early fall recommended; open year-round

Location:

Hwy 50, Glenbrook, NV 89413

Website:

parks.nv.gov

How to Get There

From South Lake Tahoe, CA (7 mi): Take US-50 E toward Glenbrook. After passing through the Cave Rock Tunnel, the entrance to Cave Rock State Park will be on your right.

Overview

Cave Rock is a 250-foot volcanic rock formation on Lake Tahoe’s east shore beside U.S. 50, with the highway passing through the Cave Rock Tunnel. It is a remnant of a volcanic vent whose caves were carved by waves during the Ice Age. Sacred to the Washoe people, it was listed as a Traditional Cultural Property and on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017, and it is best admired from the road and nearby boat launch.

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Cave Rock viewed from the parking lot, Lake Tahoe, California