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Nevada Beach

Nevada Beach is located on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe, 2 miles north of Stateline, Nevada. It is on Elks Point Road, 1/2 mile west of Roundhill Shopping Center, at Highway 50.


Nevada Beach is located on National Forest land and offers one-half mile of beautiful sandy beach with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada. Swimming, picnicking and just enjoying the view are popular activities. Kayak rentals and a food concession available onsite. Large group pavilion is available for rent. The beach is managed by concessionaire, Tahoe Recreation, a Division of Vista Recreation, under a special use permit with the USDA Forest Service. On the south end of the Nevada Swimming Beach is a small boat-in picnic area (no loading ramp). Pets on leash are allowed in the campground.

Nevada Beach
Nevada Beach is located on the southeast shore of Lake Tahoe, 2 miles north of Stateline, Nevada. It is on Elks Point Road, 1/2 mile west of Roundhill Shopping Center, at Highway 50.

Hours of Operation

gated access; open Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October; Entry fee required.

Fees increase during Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Beach Features

  • Accessibility
  • Boat Access/Ramps
  • Campsites Nearby
  • Food Concessions
  • Group Facilities
  • Paddleboard/Kayak Rentals
  • Parking/Day-use Fee
  • Picnic Tables
  • Public Bathrooms
  • Watertrail Trailhead

Beach Contact

Tel: (650) 322-1181
Email or Website: [email protected]


Helpful Information

The protected Tahoe yellow cress plant lives on this beach; please respect all fenced enclosures and avoid stepping on any vegetation on the beach.

GRILLS: The Forest Service requires the use of portable gas grills instead of wood or charcoal. This reduces the risk of fires from hot coals and helps keep the beaches clean from ashes.

KEEP IT CLEAN: Lake Tahoe is recognized as an Outstanding Natural Resource Water. Please, join your fellow beachgoers in protecting this special place! Begin by being an example to others:

  • Dispose of trash properly or pack it out.
  • Never feed birds, squirrels or any other wildlife.
  • Wood and charcoal fires or grills are NEVER permitted on Tahoe beaches.
  • Portable gas grills are allowed with a valid CA Campfire Permit.

VEGETATION: Protect Tahoe plants! Keep outside signed or fenced protected habitat.

SWIM and BOAT SMART: Very cold water, sudden storms and unexpected waves deserve respect. Be alert!

PET OWNERS: Dogs are prohibited on beach but allowed on leash in picnic areas. Use a bag to pick up after your pet, and use a leash. Protect your pet's privilege to share the beach!

BOATERS: Aquatic invasive species are a very serious threat - completely clean, drain and dry your boat before launching it at Tahoe.

FISHING: Any person over 16 years old must have a valid California or Nevada sport fishing license. Visit one of the many Lake Tahoe fishing sites to learn more about fishing and the special regulations that are enforced at Tahoe.

THE COAST GUARD AT TAHOE: The station near Tahoe City operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency and give the name of this beach!

SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR LAKE TAHOE - BUY OR RENEW A LAKE TAHOE LICENSE PLATE: Over 96% of the funds from Lake Tahoe license plate purchase and renewal fees support lake access, hiking and biking trails, and other important projects in the Lake Tahoe basin. Lake Tahoe plates start at $50 in CA and $61 in NV in addition to your usual annual registration fees. Visit www.tahoefund.org or call (800) 510-8246 for more information.

Updates

Nevada Beach Day Use Pavilion can be reserved at https://www.recreation.gov/venues/VR1400188.