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Tahoe Vista Recreation Area

Corner of Hwy 28 and National Ave., Tahoe Vista, Ca 96148


The Tahoe Vista Boat Ramp is OPEN FOR THE SEASON! See details below and online at ntpud.org

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area (TVRA) is a sandy beach with restrooms, plaza, roped swim area, restrooms, and boat launch.

The site contains a shady picnic grove with clusters of tables.  A parking lot (entrance on National Avenue) provides 20 boat trailer parking spaces and 40 auto parking spaces.  Lodging and food are nearby.

Tahoe Adventure Company provides kayak and standup paddleboard rentals from the beach, as well as kayak tours.

The plaza is available for rental for weddings, parties, and other events.

Visit ntpud.org for more information.

The North Tahoe Regional Park, a 110-acre park with ball fields, disc golf, tennis, hiking and biking trails, dog park, a childrens' playground, Tahoe TreeTop Adventure Park, and more are just up the street at the end of National Avenue.  More information here.

 

Tahoe Vista Recreation Area
Corner of Hwy 28 and National Ave., Tahoe Vista, Ca 96148

Hours of Operation

Beach is open dawn to dusk.  Restrooms, water, parking available.

Secure your space!

Reserve a picnic areas prior to your arrival, for your family or special event.  Details here:

https://ntpud.org/recreation-parks/parks-facilities/tahoe-vista-recreation-area/group-picnic-areas/

 

Beach Features

  • Accessibility
  • Boat Access/Ramps
  • Boating (motorized + nonmotorized)
  • Drinking Water Available
  • Fishing Nearby
  • Group Facilities
  • Guided Tours
  • Paddleboard/Kayak Rentals
  • Parking
  • Parking/Day-use Fee
  • Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) Rentals
  • Picnic Tables
  • Public Bathrooms
  • Public Transit Nearby
  • Shade Available
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Watertrail Trailhead
  • Wedding Venue & Catering

Beach Contact

Tel: 530-546-4212
Email or Website: [email protected]


Helpful Information

Please respect our rules and one another.

PARK OPEN DAWN TO DUSK, YEAR-ROUND

 

This beach is an active boat launch.  Stay aware and swim in marked areas only.

No open flames or charcoal grills.  Propane grills allowed except on Red Flag days.

Group gatherings of over 20 people require a permit.

No overnight camping or parking.

Be bear aware.  Place trash in receptacles.

No dogs, glass or smoking.

Tie-up of any watercrafts requires NTPUD approval. Please see kiosk attendant for details.

Updates

The Tahoe Vista Boat Launch will open May 23, 2025. 

Hours of Operation: 

  • 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (all week, weather dependent)

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information:

https://ntpud.org/recreation-parks/parks-facilities/tahoe-vista-recreation-area/

No Commercial Activity

NTPUD will not sell a commercial boat launch pass, and no commercial boating activity will be allowed at the Tahoe Vista ramp. Commercial activity includes, but is not limited to, such items as meeting guests, loading and unloading guests, training or instructing guests on vessel operations, supervising vessel operations, or conducting commercial business of any kind.

Aquatic Invasive Species Inspections

The Tahoe Vista Boat ramp will be open only to motorized vessels that have received a TRPA Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) inspection prior to launch. Inspections will not be available at the ramp. For a list of inspection locations and hours, please visit www.tahoeboatinspections.com.