Lake Tahoe supports an abundance of wildlife, and people love to venture to see the diverse species up close. Birding is one of the favorite things to do in South Lake Tahoe. Several sites in South Lake Tahoe offer excellent birding opportunities, with these hotspots ranging from campgrounds to state parks to the smaller lakes. To learn about the species you can hope to see in South Lake Tahoe, learn about the native and migratory birds and at parks and visitors centers.
Birding in South Lake Tahoe
Fallen Leaf Campground, a part of the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is located on National Forest lands and is an excellent place to enjoy the beauty of Tahoe while stepping away from the busy-ness that can sometimes occupy Lake Tahoe. Fallen Leaf Lake is adjacent to Lake Tahoe and offers a large trail network that accesses the top of Mt. Tallac as well...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is a park system found on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. With six different management units that total 14,301 acres, the park protects miles of dense Tahoe forest and beautiful sandy and rocky beaches. Within the park are the swimming areas of Sand Harbor, Chimney Beach, Hidden Beach, Secret Cove, Creek Beach, Boaters Beach and Whale Beach as well...read more
Birding in South Lake Tahoe
Spooner Lake is an excellent winter and summer recreation area. The reservoir is home to year-round fishing, hiking and birding. In the summer the lake is the place for swimming, non-motorized boating and mountain biking, and in the winter the cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are great. There is a day-use fee collected per vehicle/bike, so make sure to bring some money. read more
Birding in South Lake Tahoe
Taylor Creek Visitor Center is a wonderful place to enjoy the natural environment of Lake Tahoe. A learning center that focuses on the local flora and fauna, there are multiple self-guided information trails that highlight different plants, birds and wildlife that frequent the area. Additionally, there is a Stream Profile Chamber a quarter-mile walk down their Rainbow Trail; it gives an aquarium view into the...read more
Birding in South Lake Tahoe
The Van Sickle Bi-State Park is all about bringing visitors even closer to Tahoe nature. As the only park in the country with an entrance that straddles a state line, the site is close enough to the bright lights of the famous South Tahoe casinos that tourists can walk to the park from the resorts. The trail system in the park caters to hikers, mountain...read more
