Van Sickle Bi-State Park closes for season

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Tahoe Conservancy has announced that the gates to Van Sickle Bi-State Park are closed for the winter season. Although the park's facilities are closed, the 725 acre park remain open year-round and are enjoyed by those on day outings, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or just having fun in the snow.

The winter closure includes the Park’s gates, roads, parking lots, water, restrooms and trash collection. The Conservancy reminds visitors to pack out all trash.

When accessing the Park in the winter, guests must park legally, without blocking gates. Paid parking is available at the City of South Lake Tahoe’s nearby Heavenly Village Parking Facility.

“Van Sickle Bi-State Park represents a long held vision and partnership between the states of California and Nevada and a fantastic recreational opportunity here at Lake Tahoe,” said California Tahoe Conservancy Executive Director Patrick Wright last year. “We encourage the public to enjoy this beautiful Park throughout the year.”

The Park entrance is located at the intersection of Heavenly Village Way and Montreal Road in South Lake Tahoe. For more information about the Park visit http://tahoe.ca.gov/ctc_projects/van-sickle-bi-state-park-79/.

Winter visitors can access the Park on foot, skis, or snowshoes via its main entrance at the intersection of Heavenly Village Way and Montreal Road in South Lake Tahoe. Visit the Conservancy’s website for more information about the Park.

The Conservancy also announces the winter gate closure of Tahoe Pines, a Conservancy property located along the Upper Truckee River on the south side of U.S. Highway 50 in Meyers, California. The grounds of Tahoe Pines remain open year round to visitors.