Fee: Day use $10 per vehicle (non-NV $15). Bike entry $2. Cabin rentals: contact park for pricing.
About this park
Spooner Lake & Backcountry, established in 1969, covers over 12,000 acres of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. It holds the historic Marlette Water System dating to 1873, built for the gold mining era, and the area was logged from the 1870s to the 1900s to support the Comstock mines. The park has 50 miles of hiking, equestrian, and mountain biking trails, with catch-and-release fishing at Marlette Lake and standard limits elsewhere. There are three primitive walk-in campgrounds with a 14-day limit per 30 days, and two backcountry cabins open May 1 through October 15: Spooner Lake Cabin (sleeps four) and Wildcat Cabin (sleeps two). Winter brings cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The park is open sunrise to sunset year-round.
Spooner Lake & Backcountry (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park) FAQ
Where is Spooner Lake & Backcountry (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park) located?
Spooner Lake & Backcountry (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park) is in Incline Village, Nevada, at P.O. Box 6116. GPS coordinates: 39.1076, -119.909. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Spooner Lake & Backcountry (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park)?
Day use $10 per vehicle (non-NV $15). Bike entry $2. Cabin rentals: contact park for pricing. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Spooner Lake & Backcountry (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park)?
You can call (775) 749-5980 or email slsp@parks.nv.gov. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Spooner Lake & Backcountry (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park)?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Nevada Beach Campground (9.0 mi, reservable)
- William Kent Campground (13.4 mi, reservable)
- Mount Rose (Nv) (14.2 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Spooner Lake & Backcountry (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park)?
This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.