Lake Tahoe

CA · NV

Alpine blue water at 6,225 ft. Paddleboards, beaches, and cold-water trout.

39.090°N 120.040°W6,227 ft
BoatingCampingFishingPaddlingSwimming
Today59°FPartly Sunny · low 44°F
Wind0 mph · NWS

Photo: jcookfisher · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Rentals, stays & trips for Lake TahoePartner links · same price for you
Rent a boat on Lake TahoePontoons, ski and fishing boats from local ownersBoatsetter Stay near Lake TahoeLake cabins, vacation homes and hotelsExpedia · Vrbo Fishing charterHalf and full-day trips, gear includedViator Private campsiteWhen the public sites are fullHipcamp

Heads up: Off-season trips are quieter. Many owners still rent on calm, sunny weekends.

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Guides for Lake TahoeBoat rentals →Camping →
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Quick facts

Type
Lake
State
California / Nevada
Elevation
6,227 ft
Boat ramps
None listed
Campgrounds
None listed
Fish species
None recorded

Get on the water

Ramps & rentals

Boat ramps and marinasNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Boat rentals

Rent a boat for Lake Tahoe

Pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats from local owners, with or without a captain.

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Where to stay

Camp near the water

CampgroundsNone listed yet in Recreation.gov or OpenStreetMap for this water.
Public sites full?

Private sites nearby

Ranch, desert and waterfront sites hosted by landowners.

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Rather sleep indoors?

Cabins and hotels near Lake Tahoe

Lake houses, cabins and hotels close to the water, with free cancellation on many stays.

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No rig? No problem

RV delivered to camp

Some owners will drop a trailer at the campground and pick it up when you leave.

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Off the water

Nearby trails

Tahoe Rim Trail

Tahoe Rim Trail Association · Tahoe Rim Trail Association
· 4.6 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Meeks Bay Trailhead

· 5.9 mi from the water
© OpenStreetMap contributors

Trailheads from OpenStreetMap and hand-checked notes. Open the trailhead in your hiking app for full route details.

Before you launch

Gas, bait & supplies nearby

Gas and fuel docks

  • Gas stationFuel dock
    6.3 mi
  • Chevron
    7.8 mi
  • Shell
    7.8 mi
  • Sinclair
    10.2 mi

Bait and tackle

  • Alpenglow Sports 415 North Lake Boulevard
    7.8 mi
  • BlueZone Sports 501 North Lake Boulevard
    7.8 mi
  • Tahoe Dave's Boardshop 600 North Lake Boulevard
    7.8 mi
  • Tahoe Dave's Board & Ski 590 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City · Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
    7.8 mi

Groceries and ice

  • Tahoma Market and DeliIce 6890 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoma · Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
    5.1 mi
  • Obexer's General Store & Deli 5300 West Lake Boulevard, homewood
    6.4 miCall
  • West Shore Market & Deli 1780 West Lake Boulevard · Mo-Su 07:00-21:00
    7.0 miCall
  • 7-Eleven 3210 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City · 24/7
    7.8 miCall

RV dump and fresh water

  • RV dump stationFresh water
    7.1 mi

Ranger stations

  • Ranger Station
    11.3 mi

Hospitals and urgent care

  • Barton Memorial HospitalEmergency 2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe · 24/7
    12.5 miCall
  • Urgent Care - Olympic Valley 1885 Village South Rd, Olympic Valley
    12.8 mi
  • Urgent Care
    13.5 mi
  • Tahoe Forest HospitalEmergency 10121 Pine Avenue, Truckee · 24/7
    18.4 miCall

Distances are straight-line from the water. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors; hours change, so call ahead. In an emergency, call 911.

Trip planner

Build your weekend

Saturday55°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph E
Sunday57°FSunnyWind 0 to 5 mph SW

National Weather Service forecast. Afternoon wind builds on big lakes; plan crossings for the morning.

How many days
Who's coming
Main thing

Packing list

Don't forget

Good to know

Lake Tahoe FAQ

Can you rent a boat on Lake Tahoe?

Yes. Boat rentals for Lake Tahoe can be searched on Boatsetter, where local owners list pontoons, ski boats and fishing boats, some with a captain. Availability changes by season, so book early for summer weekends.

Is there gas near Lake Tahoe?

The closest listed fuel is Gas station, about 6.3 miles from the water. There is also a fuel dock on the water.

Where can I buy bait near Lake Tahoe?

Bait and tackle nearby: Alpenglow Sports (7.8 mi), BlueZone Sports (7.8 mi), Tahoe Dave's Boardshop (7.8 mi). Hours change, so call ahead.

Keep exploring

Nearby water

South Fork American50 miFolsom Lake63 mi · 40% fullNew Melones Lake80 mi · 63% fullLake Oroville83 mi · 44% full

Sources: USGS 3DHP, Recreation.gov RIDB, OpenStreetMap contributors, CDFW and AZGFD, GBIF, NWS. Photo credits are listed on the photo credits page. All outbound links are affiliate links.