Boat ramps at Cave Rock, Sand Harbor to close for the 2016 season
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 9:25am
The boat ramp at Cave Rock is officially closed as of today, Monday, for improvements while the Sand Harbor boat ramp will close Friday, August 5 due to low water conditions. This closure will prevent boats from being damaged during launching and also protect the end of launch lanes from harm.
The parking lot at Sand Harbor, 3 miles south of Incline Village on Highway 28. will remain open for non-motorized, carry-in boat access. Power boaters should use other launch ramps at Lake Tahoe. Public launch facilities are available at Lake Forest, Obexers and the Tahoe Keys Marina.
Alternative launch facilities are available at Lake Forest, Obexers, and the Tahoe Keys Marina. Please visit http://tahoeboatinspections.com/, or call the park at 777-831-0494, for further information.
The timing of the Cave Rock project is based largely on the required construction window within the Tahoe basin which is between May and October of every year. The improvement project will include new sidewalks, an upgraded restroom and enhancements to ease traffic congestion.
The construction schedule was further driven by the NDOT Cave Rock Tunnel project which is currently underway. Choosing to close the Park to coincide with the NDOT project will reduce traffic congestion and increase public safety in an area where the number of travel lanes have been cut in half.
