South Lake Tahoe Things to Do

Camp Richardson

1900 Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA

(530) 541-1801

For more than a century, the Camp Richardson location has been a place for people to escape from the hectic urban life and rejuvenate their spirits in the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe. Operated today under a U.S. Forest Service special use permit (except for the marina, which is privately owned), the "Camp Rich" resort honors its storied history and continues to provide a vacation... read more

For more than a century, the Camp Richardson location has been a place for people... read more

Baldwin Beach

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Baldwin Beach is a great place to enjoy the nature that Tahoe has to offer. It’s often uncrowded and walks along the wide-open sandy beach include dunes. Baldwin provides restrooms and some picnic tables, and there is a nearby campground for overnighters. The parking, which costs $8 per vehicle, is convenient for those who bring kayaks or other water toys as well as for visitors... read more

Boaters Beach

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

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Boaters Beach is reached via the same trail system that accesses Chimney Beach, Secret Cove, Whale Beach and Creek Beach. The trailhead starts at the free public parking about 2.6 miles south of Sand Harbor on Highway 28. The hike begins as a steep downhill and then quickly levels off. When it flattens out take the trail to the left (right will take you to... read more

Camp Richardson Resort Beach

Camp Richardson

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Historically known as Jameson Beach, this is the expanse of Tahoe beach at Camp Richardson. Visitors can rent Jet skis, power boats, paddle boats and kayaks, or they can take a Rum Runner Cruise to Emerald Bay. The beach has grills and picnic areas, and leashed dogs are allowed in the picnic areas only. It's a good swimming beach and has one of the longest... read more

Cave Rock

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

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Cave Rock is an esteemed part of Lake Tahoe. Considered sacred by the Washoe Indians, the 3 million year old rock formation is known as the Lady of the Lake due to the image of a woman's profile. Cave Rock is located 3 miles south of Glenbrook on Highway 50, the entrance to the park just a few feet south of the Cave Rock Tunnel.... read more

Chimney Beach

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

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Chimney Beach is one of the more spectacular beaches on Lake Tahoe. Located 2.6 miles south of Sand Harbor on Highway 28, it tends to be a little quieter than other beaches that are accessed via car as it is a bit of a hike to get to it. The mile-plus hike starts out to the right of the free parking area, with a steep... read more

Creek Beach

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

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Creek Beach is in a succession of beaches along the same trail network that connects Chimney Beach, Secret Cove, Boaters Beach and Whale Beach. Creek Beach is the third beach that one comes to after passing Secret Cove. To access the beach, park at the free public parking 2.6 miles south of Sand Harbor on Highway 89. Take the single track down a steep hill... read more

El Dorado Beach

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El Dorado Beach is right in the middle of the city of South Lake Tahoe and is the perfect place to stop and have lunch while taking in the view. Visitors can sit at one of the picnic tables at street level, relax on the grass, gaze at the lake from one of the many stone amphitheater-like benches that lead to the beach or make... read more

Fallen Leaf Campground

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Fallen Leaf Campground is an excellent place to enjoy the beauty of Tahoe while stepping away from the busyness 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 Mount Tallac as well as Desolation Forest. This is an excellent campground for hiking as well as fishing, with Fallen Leaf... read more

Kiva Beach

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If your dog is your best friend, Kiva Beach is for you. Kiva is one of the few beaches where dogs are welcome, though they still must be on leashes, and a section of the beach is off limits to canines to protect the wildlife of the Taylor Creek wetlands. Kiva Beach is harder to find than some other beaches, and this is a plus,... read more

Lake Tahoe

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The south and east shores of Lake Tahoe span two different states and three different counties and exhibit physical attributes more diverse than one might imagine. This area contains the lake's one and only island and a native Washoe spiritual site. It contains a cove known for its afternoon winds and beaches known for their shallow shorelines and gentle slopes. The south... read more

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

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The Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is a park system found on the east shore of Lake Tahoe. Comprised of six different management units that total 14,301 acres, the park protects miles of dense Tahoe forest and beautiful sandy and bouldered beaches. Within the park are the swimming areas of Sand Harbor, Chimney Beach, Hidden Beach, Secret Cove, Creek Beach, Boaters Beach, Whale Beach as... read more

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South Lake Tahoe Things to Do