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
Supporting Agencies
National Park Service, Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Tahoe Resource Team – Nevada Division of State Parks, Tahoe Fund, U.S. Federal Highway Administration
Primary Contact
Kevin Fromherz (kfromherz@parks.nv.gov)

Stage
Completed
Duration
2015 - 2023
Total Project Cost
$4,292,424
Funding Request
$0
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.

Targeted Performance Measures

  • Facilities Improved or Created
  • Miles of Trails Developed or Improved

Threshold Categories

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

Location

Targeted Funding

Secured Funding: Lake Tahoe License Plate Prog... (NDSL), $45,000

Secured Funding: Land and Water Conservation Fu... (NPS), $593,533

Secured Funding: Nevada State Parks (NV State Parks), $363,073

Secured Funding: Recreational Trails Program F... (FHWA), $90,000

Secured Funding: Tahoe Bonds Act (NDSL), $2,902,181

Secured Funding: Tahoe Fund (Tahoe Fund), $300,000

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 05/18/2024