Van Sickle Bi-State Park | |
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Location | Douglas County, Nevada & El Dorado County, California, United States |
Nearest city | South Lake Tahoe, California |
Coordinates | 38°57′17″N 119°56′26″W / 38.95472°N 119.94056°W |
Area | 725 acres (293 ha) |
Elevation | 6,283 ft (1,915 m)[1] |
Established | 1988[2] |
Administered by | Nevada Division of State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy |
Designation | Nevada state park |
Named for | Henry Van Sickle |
Website | Official website |
Van Sickle Bi-State Park is a public recreation area straddling the border of California and Nevada, United States, that overlooks Lake Tahoe and preserves the memory of Henry Van Sickle, a key member in the founding of Genoa and the surrounding area. The state park features trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. It is managed by the Nevada Division of State Parks in partnership with the California Tahoe Conservancy.[2]