Recreation area

Lake Tahoe - South Shore

Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

The south shore of Lake Tahoe is located on the California side of the lake with the main access via Highways 50 and 89.  The south shore boasts a spectrum of commercial development intermixed with recreational opportunities that include water activities, camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, downhill skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hotels, restaurants, shopping, and gaming.  Attractions include one the most photographed areas in the world, Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm Castle.  On the south shore you will also find the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, Tallac Historic Site, Pope and Baldwin Beaches, Fallen Leaf Lake, Desolation Wilderness, Heavenly Mountain Resort and nearby Meiss Country.

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING
  • BIKING
  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
  • PICNICKING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • VISITOR CENTER
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT
  • SWIMMING
  • HORSE CAMPING

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