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.
An easy 15 minutes drive east of Truckee on Interstate 80 brings you to Boca reservoir, a popular spot for water recreation of all kinds. Drive right up to the water’s edge on the eastern shore and launch a kayak or paddleboard, or swim, have a picnic, or play toss a tennis ball around with […]
Read MoreSituated on the southeast portion of Donner Lake, Donner Memorial State Park features beautiful beaches, boat rentals, hiking, interpretive paths, and a visitor center that details the history of the Donner Party, indigenous peoples, the Transcontinental Railroad and more. With its shimmering shores and stunning views of Donner Summit, the park is a highlight of […]
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Round Hill Pines Beach Resort is located on National Forest land and is one-half mile long with views of Mt. Tallac, Emerald Bay and the West Shore. It’s a family-friendly beach with a beach bar, snack bar, weddings/group facilities and catering. Recreation opportunities include boat, jet ski, kayak, SUP’s, and bike rentals, parasailing, Tahoe Serenity […]
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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
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