Cave Rock
- Elevation
- 6,225 ft
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry fee: $10.00 ($15.00 for Non-NV Vehicles). Cave Rock is a lake cove on Lake Tahoe in Douglas County, Nevada. See every spot on Lake Tahoe.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Water clarity | The park describes the crystalline waters of Lake Tahoe; snorkeling and scuba diving start from the small south beach. |
Access
| Parking | Over 40 trailer parking spaces at the boat launch. No overnight parking. |
|---|---|
| Fee | $10.00 ($15.00 for Non-NV Vehicles) |
| Hours | Park: sunrise to sunset. Boat launch: May 25 to Sept 4, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sept 5 to May 24, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Elevation | 6,225 ft |
| Managed by | Nevada Division of State Parks (Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Three picnic areas with tables and barbecue pits: by the beach at the south end, across from the restroom, and by the boat ramp. |
- Cave Rock boat launch boat launch, $20.00 ($25.00 for Non-NV Vehicles) : One double ramp with a dock between the lanes. Offsite inspection required for motorized craft. No fishing from the beach or the ramp area.
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Not allowed |
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Cave Rock open?
Hours: Park: sunrise to sunset. Boat launch: May 25 to Sept 4, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sept 5 to May 24, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Can you swim at Cave Rock?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Cave Rock.
How do you get to Cave Rock?
Parking: Over 40 trailer parking spaces at the boat launch. No overnight parking.
Is there a fee at Cave Rock?
The fee is $10.00 ($15.00 for Non-NV Vehicles).
What facilities are at Cave Rock?
Restrooms, picnic sites, and a boat launch. Three picnic areas with tables and barbecue pits: by the beach at the south end, across from the restroom, and by the boat ramp.
What are the rules at Cave Rock?
Dogs are not allowed, camping is not allowed, and glass containers are not allowed.
Photos
Nearby
Camping nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Just outside: Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (under 0.1 mi) , Cave Rock - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park (0.1 mi) .
Sources
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- https://parks.nv.gov/parks/lake-tahoe-nevada-state-park-2 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee, access.hours, rules.dogs, rules.glass, waterbodyName, swimmerNotes.waterType, lat/lng, manager, access.parking, access.amenities, access.boatLaunches, rules.camping, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed, swimmerNotes.entryType, swimmerNotes.waterClarityNote)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Tahoe (accessed September 28, 2026; backs elevationFt)
- https://ca.water.usgs.gov/data/drought/gage10337000/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs elevationFt)
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