Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe: Kayaking and Canoeing

Kayaking is one of the favorite things to do in South Lake Tahoe. Paddle around the waters of Lake Tahoe aboard your own personal vessel. During the warmer months of the year, you can rent a kayak or canoe from one of the watersports or recreation companies. Some even offer lessons and lead guided paddle trips around the shore. If you set out on your own sightseeing adventure and need a good launching point, there are marinas with docks in the lake, and a few of the beaches offer good open spaces for shoving off. 

D.L. Bliss State Park

CA Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 525-7277

DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of stunning turquoise water, old-growth forests and giant cartoon-like granite boulders that balance themselves like toys in amazing ways. There are multiple hiking trails that lead from the park, giving plenty of opportunities to enjoy the splendor that outdoor Tahoe has to offer, and you'll find several good dive spots here...read more

DL Bliss State Park is a culmination of absolute Tahoe beauty in the form of...read more

Emerald Bay State Park

Kayaking & Canoeing in West Shore
11001 CA Highway 89, South Lake Tahoe, CA
(530) 541-3030

If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay State Park. The park includes two campgrounds: the Boat-In Camp (accessible by boat and foot only) and Eagle Point Campground. Within the park are various treasures including Tahoe's hidden castle, Vikingsholm, the scenic Rubicon foot trail that connects Eagle Point Campground with Vikingsholm and DL Bliss State Park. The park...read more

If visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer, a great place to camp is Emerald Bay...read more