Spooner Lake Cabins

About

Spooner Lake Cabins provide a backcountry lodging experience within Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park's expansive wilderness. The Spooner Lake Cabin is positioned just north of the scenic lake, offering easy access while accommodating up to four guests. The more remote Wildcat Cabin sits approximately 2.5 miles up North Canyon and sleeps two, requiring a hike or bike ride to reach. Both cabins feature basic amenities including composting toilets, beds with mattresses, propane cook stoves, and wood-burning stoves for heat. Visitors must bring their own sleeping bags, food, cooking utensils, and drinking water. The surrounding Spooner Backcountry encompasses over 12,000 acres of forested open space with aspen groves and more than 50 miles of multi-use trails. The cabins operate seasonally from May 1 through October 15 and require reservations through Reserve Nevada. The backcountry is a pack-it-out area with no trash collection services.

Directions

Located off Highway 28 at the junction of Highway 50, approximately 12 miles north of the Stateline casinos. From Reno, take US-395 south to US-50 west toward Lake Tahoe. The Spooner Lake day use area and trailhead provide access to the backcountry cabins.