News and Public Notices

June 30, 2026

Park

Berlin-Ichthyosaur

Fossil House Tour Cancellation

Due to staffing issues, Fossil House Tours are cancelled on July 8th, 2026. Tours will resume the following day at 10:00am. 

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June 25, 2026

Park

Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam State Park Re-Opened

Beaver Dam has been re-opened after a brief wildfire closure.

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June 22, 2026

Park

Washoe Lake

Visitor Center Hours

The Visitor Center at Washoe Lake is now open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through July 18, 2026.

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June 15, 2026

Park

Spooner Lake & Backcountry

Draft Master Plan Review for Spooner Lake and Backcountry State Park

We are pleased to announce that a draft Master Plan is now available for public review and will host a public input workshop at the park on Thursday, June 18, to gather feedback on the plan.

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May 22, 2026

Park

Spooner Lake & Backcountry

Trail Closures and Construction Projects Underway

During construction hours, 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Lakeview, Franktown Creek, and Pipeline Roads will be closed to the public. All trails within the Spooner Lake and Backcountry State Park boundaries are also closed during construction hours. While construction is underway Monday through Friday, the Tahoe Rim Trail and Capital to Tahoe Trail will remain open.

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