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Skunk Harbor

Carson City, NV

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Secluded USFS beach cove on Lake Tahoe’s east shore reached by a ~1.5-mile walk down a gated dirt road from Highway 28. Historic stone cabin ruins at the shore, clear water, and fewer crowds than Sand Harbor—flagship public hike for thin Carson City coverage.

Field facts

RegionCarson City, NV
Coordinates39.1305, -119.9457
ManagerU.S. Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit)
Hike~3 miles round-trip, moderate descent/ascent (~500+ ft)
FeaturesPublic beach, historic stone structures, boat-in and hike-in access

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