News and Public Notices

July 29, 2026

Park

Kershaw-Ryan

Partial Closure of Day Use Area at Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Portions of the day use area at Kershaw-Ryan State Park will be closed for tree trimming on August 3rd and 4th, 2026. The wading pool and pavilion will be inaccessible during this time. Access to hiking trails will remain open. 

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July 28, 2026

Park

Valley of Fire

Temporary Closure of the West Entrance at Valley of Fire

The West Entrance at Valley of Fire State Park will be temporarily closed Monday through Thursday

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July 23, 2026

Park

Van Sickle

Construction Begins at Van Sickle Bi-State Park

The main park road will be closed after the California day-use area, making the state line monument, Nevada day-use area, and Nevada parking lot inaccessible throughout construction.

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July 23, 2026

Park

Sand Harbor

Temporary Closure at Sand Harbor State Park on August 19, 2026

Sand Harbor State Park will be temporarily closed to the public on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, until 1:00 p.m. to accommodate the 30th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit.

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July 23, 2026

Park

South Fork

Lower South Fork Road Temporary Closure

Lower South Fork Road, near the Southwest Meadows Trailhead, will temporarily close in both directions from July 27-August 4, 2026. Visitors attempting to access Twin Bridges to get to South Fork State Recreation Area will be affected by this closure.  Gravel construction at the mailboxes off Sherman Avenue is expected...

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