Before you go

Your trip to Incline Village.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Incline Village – Nevada Destination Lake Tahoe

How to get there

  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) Reno · 55 km

Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.

By car from Reno via NV-431, the Mount Rose Highway, about 50 minutes (55 km). From Tahoe City, California, it’s about 25 km along the north shore. Local buses connect the towns on the north shore.

How many days

One day lets you see Sand Harbor and the lake’s east shore. With two days, include Thunderbird Lodge and forest hikes.

When to go

From July to September for the beaches and the lake water, which is usually cold even in summer. In winter, the Mount Rose Highway leads to ski areas and requires attention for snow.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes, for the lake’s east shore and the Mount Rose Highway. In summer, there are buses to Sand Harbor at certain times.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Incline Village
  1. Morning
    Sand Harbor

    Arrive early at Sand Harbor before the parking fills, and walk along the rocks at the water’s edge.

  2. Afternoon
    Thunderbird Lodge

    Take the guided tour of Thunderbird Lodge, with a reservation.

  3. Evening
    North shore

    Return to Incline Village and watch the sunset over the lake.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Incline Village?

Go to Sand Harbor, visit Thunderbird Lodge, hike in the forest and, in winter, ski on the nearby mountains.

How far is Reno from Incline Village?

About 55 km via the Mount Rose Highway, around 50 minutes by car.

Is Incline Village in California or Nevada?

In Nevada, on the north shore of Lake Tahoe; the California border lies a few kilometers to the west.

What time zone is Incline Village in?

Incline Village follows Pacific Time: UTC-8 in winter and UTC-7 in daylight saving time, which runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

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