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State Parks reports 4.2 million visitors in 2025; Sand Harbor reservations adjusted to favor local access
Summary
Deputy Administrator Jonathan Brunges told the committee Nevada State Parks welcomed an estimated 4.2 million visitors in 2025 and reported $62 million in direct state-dollar visitor impact. He described Sand Harbor's reservation windows and a planned 'day-before' release to improve local access and reduce highway safety risks.
The Nevada Division of State Parks provided an economic and operational update, telling legislators that parks received about 4.2 million visitors in 2025 and that visitor spending produced distinct, park-specific economic effects in smaller counties.
"In 2025, we welcomed 4,200,000 visitors into our state parks," Deputy Administrator Jonathan Brunges said, adding that about 54% of statewide visitation were nonresidents and that visitation to border parks is often 70–75% out-of-state visitors.…
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