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Get Married Outdoors · Incline Village · Lake Tahoe
Here's exactly how to get your permit, what it costs, and what to expect — from the Our Little Wedding team.
The Quick Answer
Permit Office
Reserve the Ramada (Group Day Use area) at ReserveNevada.com. Select 'Group Day Use' for Sand Harbor. Phone
Nevada State Parks as of Jul 2026
Capacity
Up to 120 guests
Micro wedding context — intimate ceremonies
Permit Required
Yes
Permit fee: approximately $400 for the Ramada reservation (confirm current rate directly with the park — fees update annually). All attendees pay the standard day-use vehicle entrance fee ($10 Nevada vehicle / $15 out-of-state vehicle). Only one wedding permitted per day.
Lead Time
4–8 weeks minimum
Special Use Permits (for events outside the standard Ramada reservation) are accepted October 1–April 15 only. Book 6–12 months in advance for peak season (June–August) — summer dates sell out quickly.
The Permit Process
Here's the exact process — sourced from official permit offices and verified by the Our Little Wedding team.
Reserve the Ramada (Group Day Use area) at ReserveNevada.com. Select 'Group Day Use' for Sand Harbor. Phone: (775) 831-0494. Email: shsp@parks.nv.gov.
Nevada State Parks as of Jul 2026Permit fee: approximately $400 for the Ramada reservation (confirm current rate directly with the park — fees update annually). All attendees pay the standard day-use vehicle entrance fee ($10 Nevada vehicle / $15 out-of-state vehicle). Only one wedding permitted per day.
Nevada State Parks; $400 figure sourced from wedding planner guides citing the park — confirm directlyRamada capacity: up to 120 guests. The park recommends keeping ceremonies to 50 guests or fewer for the best experience. Booking the Ramada reserves the pavilion only — beach space is first-come, first-served.
Special Use Permits (for events outside the standard Ramada reservation) are accepted October 1–April 15 only. Book 6–12 months in advance for peak season (June–August) — summer dates sell out quickly.
From the Team
Things the permit office won't tell you — from the Our Little Wedding team and couples we've worked with here.
OLW tip
Sand Harbor is genuinely one of the most beautiful places on earth to get married. Turquoise water, granite boulders, Sierra peaks behind — it photographs like nowhere else.
OLW tip
Tahoe altitude is about 6,200 ft. A few guests will feel it if they're not used to elevation. Keep water available and plan a leisurely pace.
OLW tip
July and August afternoons can bring afternoon thunderstorms. Schedule ceremonies for 10 AM–1 PM in summer to avoid them.
Our top recommendations from the team for celebrating nearby.
Lone Eagle Grille
Lakefront restaurant at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, private event space
5 min drive from Sand Harbor
Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co.
Casual, excellent food and beer, patio seating, Incline Village
10 min drive
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Our Little Wedding has planned intimate ceremonies across Lake Tahoe. More wedding stories from Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park are coming soon.
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