When snow isn't king, water is! The warm months bring out the Lake Tahoe water sports in abundance, and just about any Tahoe thing to do you want to do that gets you wet, you can do it! Tahoe water sports take place all over, not only on Big Blue. Try out the other lakes and rivers in the area.
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Lake Tahoe Water Sports
10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, CA
Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains, lakes, river and forests. But there are many hidden gems known mostly to locals. Those gems are kept shining by the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Some of the amenities and facilities managed by the district are accessible for free, others for a fee. The district has deservedly received awards for its facilities, from the nine-hole Ponderosa Golf Course and an ice rink in winter to super-kid-friendly West End Beach and the public piers on Donner Lake. The crown jewel is the 40,000-square-foot Community Recreation Center with, among other things, a two-court gymnasium, a state-of-the-art indoor aquatics center, an indoor running track, exercise equipment and two climbing walls – one is 29 feet tall and the other is a bouldering wall. Want to find Truckee’s soul? Check out the bike park at Riverview Sports Park and the popular disc golf course and skate park in Regional Park. Be sure to explore all of Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District's programming and facilities that continue to provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities in the Truckee area.
Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains, lakes, river and forests. But there are many hidden gems known mostly to locals. Those gems are kept shining by the Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District for the enjoyment of locals and visitors. Some of the amenities and facilities managed by the district are accessible for free, others for a fee. The...read more
Take a look around and it’s clear that Truckee is a special town: history, mountains,...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Lake Tahoe Pontoons is your connection to discovering Big Blue in the comfort of your own boat. Offering pontoon rentals that are fantastic for lounging, water skiing, tubing or most any other water activity, Lake Tahoe Pontoons is a family-owned business that prides itself in sharing the love of the water. The 200 HP Yamaha SHO rental comes with a double Bimini top, 24 feet...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
One way to experience Lake Tahoe as the rich and famous do (or at least how we imagine they do) is to stay at one of the lakeside resorts. Lakeland Village is located nearly right in the center of South Lake Tahoe on about 19 acres that includes an expansive beach. They even have a pier that stretches out onto the lake in addition to...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Lakeside Beach is a lovely stretch of Tahoe sand. Although it caters to homeowners and the clientele of many of the South Shore motels and vacation rentals, any visitor can purchase a daily pass at the gate. The beach boasts playground equipment, and visitors can play volleyball, sit at picnic tables and rent boats, Jet Skis and other water-activity equipment at the adjacent Lakeside Marina....read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Lakeside Marina is a full-service facility on the California side of the state line. It has a paved launch ramp, floating docks and a fuel station. Rentals available at the marina include power boats, kayaks, paddle boats, paddleboards and Jet Skis. The marina is adjacent to Lakeside Beach and is a stop on the South Shore water taxi to Camp Richardson. Dining is available seasonally...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Local Tahoe Adventures is a one-stop-shop for standup paddleboard (SUP) and snorkel rentals, boat cruises and SCUBA charters. They also offer free delivery of kayaks and standup paddleboards right to your preferred destination, spanning from Tahoma to Zephyr Cove. Their range of inflatable and hard-shell kayaks as well as paddleboards caters to specific preferences and skill levels. Add a mask and snorkel to any
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Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Meeks Bay Resort & Marina offers camping, lodging and outdoor recreation within its 2,000 acres. A full-fledged marina providing boat service, boat tours and kayak, paddleboard, motor boat and pedal boat rentals, Meeks Bay is home to a beautiful white-sand beach that was once an ancestral Washoe Indian site. The resort offers full water ski and water tubing packages. There are three varieties of accommodations...read more
Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Memorial Point Overlook is on Highway 28 between the town of Incline Village and Sand Harbor. An easy way to see the expansive beauty of Lake Tahoe, this overlook gives you a bird's-eye view of the variations in water color and the large granite boulders that frame the shoreline of Lake Tahoe. The free parking area accesses a visitors center and a quick trail that...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Moon Dune Beach may be tiny and not offer many services, but it does have the softest, whitest sand found in Lake Tahoe. And it offers free access. The beautiful beach provides some shady areas off the water. Garbage services and portable restrooms are provided in the summer near the entrance. Pets are never allowed at Moon Dune Beach. Please note that there is no designated parking...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Nor-Cal Charters specializes in once-in-a-lifetime Tahoe fishing excursions. On their boats, Upside and The Professor, the professional guides can get you to whatever type of lake fishing you want, such as Mackinaw, rainbow trout or Kokanee salmon, or even mix it up mid-cruise. The Professor is a 35-foot custom fishing vessel with twin Mercury Verados providing 700 hp, making it one of the fastest boats around. It...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
North Tahoe Beach is a large offering for free public access to Lake Tahoe and includes parking. Almost 3 acres with nearly 600 feet of shoreline, the park has a multitude of amenities. There are beach volleyball courts, a horseshoe pit (although you do need to bring your own horseshoes), barbecue grills and picnic tables. The park offers both sandy beaches and a large grass...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Obexer's is a quick way to get out on the water of Lake Tahoe through their rental of full-powered personal Jet Skis and the Ski-Doo GTS 300 plus water ski, wakeboard, wake surf and wake skate lessons. Jet Ski rentals come with all the equipment needed such as life preservers. You must be 18 to rent a Jet Ski. Their lessons aren't limited to the...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Patton Landing Beach is a pebbly version of Lake Tahoe shoreline. A free public beach that offers picnic tables, barbecues and summer-only bathrooms, the park also has free limited parking and a car-top boat launch. To help with the fun factor, Waterman's Landing cafe adjoins the free public beach and offers yummy treats and delicious drinks as well as kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals. This...read more
