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Before you go
Your trip to Stateline.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Stateline – Nevada Destination Lake Tahoe
How to get there
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Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) Reno · 95 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car from Reno, via US-395 and US-50, in about an hour and a half (95 km). It sits next to South Lake Tahoe, a few minutes on foot or by local bus.
How many days
Half a day for the Van Sickle trail and another half for Rabe Meadow and Nevada Beach. Those who stay in Stateline often use it as a base for the entire south shore of the lake, together with South Lake Tahoe.
When to go
From June to September, for beach and trails, with dry days and cool nights. From December to March there is snow and skiing in the surrounding mountains; in winter Van Sickle only receives visitors on foot.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
For Van Sickle and for Rabe Meadow, no: the trailheads are a walk from the state-line hotels. A car helps to reach Nevada Beach with beach gear and to drive around the lake.
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 Stateline
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Morning
Van Sickle Bi-State Park
Climb the Van Sickle trail from the entrance behind the hotels up to the waterfall and the granite viewpoints over the lake.
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Afternoon
Rabe Meadow and Nevada Beach
Walk the Lam Watah trail through the Rabe Meadow meadow and finish on the sand of Nevada Beach, with views of the mountains on the far side of the lake.
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Late afternoon
Sunset on the beach
Stay at Nevada Beach until the sun drops behind the mountains on the west shore.
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 Stateline, Lake Tahoe?
Hike in Van Sickle Bi-State Park, walk the Lam Watah trail to Nevada Beach and enjoy the beach on the lake’s southeast shore. The town also serves as a base for the rest of the lake’s south shore.
Is Stateline in California or Nevada?
In Nevada. The state line with California runs through the middle of the urban area, and South Lake Tahoe is on the other side.
Which is the nearest airport to Stateline?
Reno–Tahoe International (RNO), about 95 km away, an hour and a half by car.
Can you walk from Stateline to South Lake Tahoe?
Yes. The two towns are adjacent, and downtown South Lake Tahoe is a few minutes on foot from the state line.