D.L. Bliss State Park reopened May 21 after a three-year closure tied to a $5 million infrastructure project. The project was delayed when the original contractor encountered problems, extending work from an expected one year into a third year. Improvements are largely below ground, including replacement of an 8-inch water main along 2.9 miles of park roadways and installation of 22 new fire hydrants. Visitors can access Lester Beach and the Rubicon Trail daily from sunrise to sunset via the main entrance on Highway 89. Parking lots fill quickly, especially on weekends, so arriving early is recommended. The park’s renovated visitor center is available, and 165 campsites are in high demand with reservations nearly booked through summer.
"D.L. Bliss State Park reopened on May 21, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, after a three-year closure for a $5 million major infrastructure project. The infrastructure project was originally slated to take one year, but the state park ran into problems with the original contractor, which delayed the project's completion and stretched the work into a third year. While most of the improvements are below ground, visitors might notice some shiny red fire hydrants and new road improvements, as well as a renovated visitor center."
"Every day throughout the summer season, from sunrise to sunset, day visitors can once again access Lester Beach and the Rubicon Trail from the state park's main entrance on Highway 89. “We recommend arriving early in the day to secure parking at Lester Beach or the Rubicon trailhead as our parking lots often fill up quickly, especially on weekends,” Jackson said."
"D.L. Bliss State Park's 165 campsites are some of the most coveted and sought after in the Tahoe region, and camping reservations are already almost solidly booked through the summer. A weekend camping reservation, especially at one of the beachfront spots, is a prized score. Midweek reservations are slightly easier to come by."
"The infrastructure project replaced the park's 8-inch water main along 2.9 miles of the park's roadways and installed 22 new fire hydrants. “This project will benefit park visitors for generations to come by way of increased fire protection and potable water capacity,” Jackson said."
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