One of Lake Tahoe's most popular beaches will require day-use reservations for weekends and holidays.

Beginning August 17 through October 13, Sand Harbor State Park in Incline Village is implementing a new system in hopes of alleviating overcrowding and traffic congestion along Highway 28. 

The Nevada Division of State Parks says that since its inception in 2023, reservenevada.com has improved trip planning across Nevada's state parks, giving parkgoers a centralized platform for camping reservations.   

Sand Harbor is the second location to implement day-use reservations. 

Nevada Division of State Parks says that the initial trial period allows staff and parkgoers an adjustment period to the new procedures.

Full implementation of day-use reservations will go into effect in April 2025. 

Last-minute visits to the park after 10:30 a.m. will be allowed on a first come, first served basis and subject to park capacity limits.   

Reservations that are made before the day of arrival are subject to a $5 non-refundable reservation fee.

However, same day booking reservation fees are waived.Â