Lake Tahoe EIP

Spooner Frontcountry Improvements Phase 1

Project Number
03.01.02.0096
Action Priority
Improve Public Recreation Facilities
Implementers
Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Parks, Nevada Tahoe Resource Team
Primary Contact
Kevin Fromherz (kfromherz@parks.nv.gov)
Stage
Completed
Duration
2015 - 2023
Sustainable Recreation Program Improve Public Recreation Facilities
The project includes reevaluation and redesign of the existing Spooner Lake front country facilities. Activities will include conceptual planning and design for the entire Spooner project area , and Phase 1 construction. Phase 1 will include a Visitor Center and Amphitheater, interpretive elements, entrance road improvements, pathways, and way-finding signage.

Key Accomplishments

  • Educational and Interpretive Programs Produced: 8
  • Facilities Improved or Created: 2

Threshold Categories

  • Recreation
New visitor center nearing completion.  
(Timing: During) (~753 KB)
Credit: Ingrid Blowers New visitor center nearing completion.

Location

Expenditures

Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $5,036,282
(Estimated Cost: $4,292,424)
Nevada State Parks (NV State Parks): $4,038

Tahoe Bonds Act (NDSL): $4,182,883

Tahoe Fund (Tahoe Fund): $171,229

Land and Water Conservation Fu... (NPS): $593,534

Recreational Trails Program F... (FHWA): $84,598

Photos

Before
Phase One Spooner Lake Visitor Center rendering
(Timing: Before) (~342 KB)
Credit: DWI
Phase One Spooner Lake Visitor Center rendering
After
Spooner Frontcountry Plan View
(Timing: After) (~573 KB)
Credit: Nevada State Parks
Spooner Frontcountry Plan View

Project Fact Sheet Data as of 04/25/2024