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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Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
15888 South Shore Drive, Truckee, CA
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake offers up a good bit of watery fun too. One of the best places to access Donner is West End Beach. In summer months, there is a modest admission fee to enter the 10-acre west end area. The sandy beach and roped-off, kid-friendly swim area is the place to take youngsters to build sandcastles and splash in the water all under the watch of lifeguards. Operated by the Truckee-Donner Park and Recreation Department, West End Beach also has paddleboards, kayaks and pedal boats available to rent. There is plenty of fun on the beach area: two playgrounds for kids to get their kicks on, a sand volleyball court, tennis court and horseshoe pits. A snack bar serves up soft drinks, hot dogs and ice cream. Get there early and stake out a picnic table and grill. There are shady group picnic areas available by reservation.
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of its own: Donner Lake. While not as big and broad as Big Blue, Donner Lake offers up a good bit of watery fun too. One of the best places to access Donner is West End Beach. In summer months, there is a modest admission fee to enter the 10-acre west...read more
Lake Tahoe, 15 minutes away, gets all the attention, but Truckee has a gem of...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
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
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Lake Tahoe Pontoon 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 any other water activity, Lake Tahoe Pontoon 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 of...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
If you believe that you can never have too much of a good thing, you’ll be glad to hear the news that Willard’s Sport Shop in Tahoe City has opened an additional location in Kings Beach under the name of Lakeshore Sports. Although the name is different, you’ll recognize the logo style from the original Willard’s signage, and the new shop is open seven days...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
Lake Tahoe and world-class fishing go hand in hand. If you're ready to catch the biggest fish possible, then a sure bet is organizing a fishing excursion with Mile High Fishing Charters. This is a local company owned and operated by Tahoe natives who know the best fishing spots in Lake Tahoe, and they guarantee their clients an exceptional trip. Their boats are the state-of-the-art KingFisher Offshore 26’...read more
Lake Tahoe Water Sports
Moon Dune Beach may be tiny and not offer many services or allow pets, 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 and portable bathrooms in the summer. Please note that there is no designated parking lot. Parking is on Highway 28 only. Located across from...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 to offer. There are three beach volleyball courts, a horseshoe pit (although you do need to bring your own horseshoes), barbecue grills and picnic tables available for use. For large parties of...read more
