Please refer to the appropriate state water quality agency website (California, Nevada) before heading out to your favorite beach, lake, or river to check for algae watches, warnings, or dangers.
Skunk Harbor is a scenic beach area popular with boaters and is located on National Forest land adjacent to land under the administration of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. The beach area is marked by a historic structure with stone cabins. Parking area is located alongside Hwy 28 (non-fee), with access down the […]
Read MoreWhale Beach is a popular and scenic 100 yard beach that can be reached from the Secret Harbor Parking area. Its name comes from a protruding rock in the bay that appears to look like a sperm whale bursting from the water. This area has also been known as Black Sand Beach because of the dark color […]
Read MoreSecret Harbor Beach is an extremely popular destination for both hikers and boaters. Its parking area is on the west side of Hwy 28. It’s free, and provides a spectacular view of the lake. Hiking trails towards Secret Harbor-Cove are well signed. An additional public vault toilet unit is located above Secret Cove. No picnic or BBQ […]
Read MoreSecret Cove is a very popular day-use area that offers a scenic view of Lake Tahoe. Its accessible by parking at Secret Harbor Parking area and walking down the access road until you reach the vault toilet and take the trail to the lakeshore (1/2 mile walk from the toilet). There are no picnic tables or […]
Read MoreChimney Beach is located on National Forest land approximately two miles south of Sand Harbor State Park. A parking lot is located on the east side of Highway 28, across the street from the trailhead down to Chimney Beach. The beach is named after the stone chimney that still remains on the lakeshore, a remnant […]
Read MoreSand Harbor, one of the most popular and spectacular parks in the Tahoe basin, has many beaches to serve your particular needs. The Main Beach is 2,500 feet long and is popular for swimming and sunbathing and a wide variety of beach activities. There is also a small launch corridor for non-motorized watercraft at the south end (look […]
Read MoreLocated on Hwy 28 1 mile south of Incline Village, Hidden Beach is approximately 750 feet long with rocky alcoves and plenty of adjacent boulder shoreline. Limited highway parking is available 1 mile north near Incline. It is a non-fee area but donations are encouraged. Trails and a vault toilet are available in the area.
Read MoreSpeedboat Beach is a small neighborhood beach with beautiful large boulder formations and crystal clear blue water. The beach is located at the end of Speedboat Street and Harbor Avenue after winding down through a neighborhood of narrow streets. Enjoy kayaking or paddleboarding to or from this small beach while touring the north and east […]
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