Kayaking or canoeing around Lake Tahoe might be the best way to experience Big Blue, and it's certainly one of the most popular things to do in Tahoe. Follow the 72-mile trail that takes you around the lake at a pace where you can really experience the environment. Kayak and canoe rental businesses are readily found all around the area.
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Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
8338 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, CA
Owned and operated by a true Tahoe local, Adrift Tahoe carries the leading brands of standup paddleboards for sale or rent. The beach is just outside Adrift's back door, so you can walk your rental or potential purchase right out to the sand and launch into the lake for a test drive or a day’s journey. Adrift also rents canoes and kayaks and stocks all the equipment you’ll need for a day on the water, including apparel, hats, sandals, sunglasses and sundries. Whether you’re just starting out or are an advanced paddler, the expert staff can set you up with the right gear for all your needs. In the shop they have a selection of hard and inflatable paddleboards for sale, along with custom apparel. Adrift Tahoe is closed in the winter.
Owned and operated by a true Tahoe local, Adrift Tahoe carries the leading brands of standup paddleboards for sale or rent. The beach is just outside Adrift's back door, so you can walk your rental or potential purchase right out to the sand and launch into the lake for a test drive or a day’s journey. Adrift also rents canoes and kayaks and stocks all...read more
Owned and operated by a true Tahoe local, Adrift Tahoe carries the leading brands of...read more
Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
Coon Street Dog Beach and Boat Launch is in Kings Beach. Situated at the corner of Coon Street and Highway 28, this rocky public beach is option for both putting a boat in the water and for walking your dog. Dogs must be on a leash of 6-foot or shorter and in your control at all times. There are shaded picnic tables, public bathrooms and parking for regular cars as...read more
Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
With skiing located just above on Donner Summit (and around Tahoe’s north shore), Donner Lake Village Resort is without a doubt a four-season lodge, but summer is when things really shine. Combining full condo-style accommodations right on the shore of Donner Lake with an on-site marina, Donner Lake Village is the epicenter of watersports fun. Lodging includes a variety of spacious options from studios and...read more
Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
What would summer be without a sparkling mountain lake and all the toys to go with it? A total bummer, that’s what. The folks at Donner Lake Watersports and Marina are there to supply all the watersport toys one could want. From muscle power to horsepower, all your Donner Lake fun is covered. Those looking to water ski or wakeboard are set with powerboat rentals...read more
Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
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
Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
Granite Chief has been a fixture on the local ski scene for more than three decades. Skiers and outdoors enthusiasts can find Granite Chief’s offerings at its store in Truckee. In winter they offer a full-service ski shop with ski tuning, repairs and custom boot fitting. Granite Chief stocks the latest hard goods as well as ski apparel and accessories. If you’re thinking of upgrading...read more
Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
Kaspian Recreation Area is on Highway 89, 4 miles south of Tahoe City at the base of Blackwood Canyon. A campground and outdoor recreation area, the zone is excellent for wilderness fun in summer and winter. Kaspian Beach and Campground are located on National Forest land managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The summer offers mountain biking, road cycling and hiking....read more
Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
Kayak Tahoe is a locally owned business that began helping people connect with the beautiful water of Lake Tahoe via kayaks and paddleboards in the 1990s. Their impeccable service and trustworthy rentals have kept their rental operation as one of the leading companies in human-powered watercraft rentals in the Lake Tahoe area. In addition to renting kayaks and standup paddleboards, they also offers lessons, tours...read more
Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
Lake Forest Beach is a free day-use park within the neighborhood of Lake Forest Glen, a few miles outside of Tahoe City. The beach is a secluded, sandy and pebbly shoreline. The views are spectacular from the angle provided by the park, giving direct sight of Mount Tallac and other framing mountains. This beach is perfect for launching paddleboards, kayaks or windsurfing equipment. The area...read more
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 Kayaking & Canoeing
Lake Tahoe is the second-deepest lake in the United States (and the entire world at its elevation of 6,228 feet). The bottom depth is measured at 1,645 feet deep in Crystal Bay near Kings Beach. With such a deep floor the lake has some unique attributes: Its colors shift to play off the sky's hue, it never freezes and, sometimes, the waves get so big...read more
Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
The first inhabitants of Lake Tahoe were the semi-nomadic Washoe Indians who would migrate to the lake when the snow started to melt. The men would spend the summers fishing and hunting small game while the women wove baskets and gathered pine nuts. The lake was a spiritual place with healing powers for the Washoe, where they could rid themselves of worries and concerns. The...read more
Lake Tahoe Kayaking & Canoeing
Lake Tahoe Water Trail is a 72-mile water route along the shoreline that connects public beaches with launch and landing sites including 20 managed trailhead sites with wayfinding signage, restrooms and parking. The trail is divided into seven day-trip segments of approximately 10 miles for out-and-back or point-to-point excursions. Paddlers can plan their trip using the Water Trail website with route planning and mobile wayfinding maps,...read more
