Emerald Bay Beach and Underwater Park

Emerald Bay’s spectacular beaches are accessed via the Rubicon Hiking Trail or by boat. Parking for the trail is located at Eagle Point Campground to the south, DL Bliss State Park to the north, and the Vikingsholm Parking Lot on the west end of Emerald Bay. The trail down to the beach is steep and not recommended for […]

Ski Beach (North Baldwin Beach)

Ski Beach is located on National Forest land and includes 500 feet of lakeshore, a scenic area adjacent to Baldwin Beach and convenient access for boats (look for buoys for designated no boating area– no dock/pier). Leashed pets only (pets can be brought to beach by boat but not by car); a two-unit toilet is […]

Baldwin Beach

Baldwin Beach is known for its beautiful sandy beach that stretches for approximately one-half mile with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains. Recreation opportunities include swimming and picnicking. The beach is also a popular launching point for kayakers heading to Emerald Bay. Kayak rentals are available on-site. The beach is […]

Kiva Shoreline

Kiva Shoreline (also known at Tallac/Kiva Point or Visitor Center beach) is located on National Forest land and boasts approximately 200 yards of narrow sandy, shoreline adjacent to a fragile marsh-zone (please do not enter marsh zone for the protection of wildlife). There is minimal sand/mostly soil shoreline from Tallac Point to Kiva Picnic Area. […]

Tallac Shoreline

This beach is located on National Forest land and begins at the Camp Richardson fence and extends along the shoreline adjacent to the Tallac Historic Site, approximately one-quarter of a mile. The shoreline is narrow with a sand/soil mixture. Dogs are welcome on a leash, a picnic area is available and public bathrooms are located […]

Camp Richardson Resort Beach

Camp Richardson Resort beach stretches for one-quarter mile and offers great views of Cave Rock, Heavenly Mountain Resort and the East Shore. The resort offers a lakefront restaurant, where a satisfying menu of food and drinks accompanies the breathtaking views. The Camp Richardson Marina operates in the summer offering boat, jet ski, kayak, SUP, and […]

Pope Beach

Pope Beach is located on National Forest land and is approximately three-quarter miles long with a sandy beach, excellent swimming and picnicking opportunities and incredible views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada. Kayak rentals and a food concession are available on site. Pope Beach is easily accessible by bicycle via the Pope/Baldwin Bike […]